Thousands of visitors come to Año Nuevo at this time of the year to watch these incredible animals, as two-ton male elephant seals battle for access to females, and pregnant females give birth to their pups. Normally, time viewing the seals is more tightly limited to accommodate the large crowds of people.

These limited tickets will enable you to spend over three hours in the preserve enjoying the trails and premier elephant seal viewing area at your own pace. There will be hundreds of northern elephant seals at the peak of breeding season.  You will be able to consult the team of volunteer naturalists, park staff and researchers stationed in the preserve as they direct you to the best viewing areas and answer your questions about the seals and the park.