Joey tests the waters in the big otter habitat

Joey has been "testing the waters" in the adult sea otter habitat a few times already, but this time, vet tech Sion captured it on video and we are able to share it with you. One fast-growing rescued otter having the time of his life... coming right up.

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[lubert]

I'm so proud, he finally has his diver's license

[gudrohi]

Whoa. Is that Joey? From the lil munchkin who doesn’t like getting wet to this ?!

[Nikki-txkh]

Look at him, how much he's grown. I feel like a mother watching her kid going to school.

[morganfreeman]

He finally understands why he's got these big weird lookin feet in the back.

[aykayjk]

OH MY GOD I'M A PROUD OTTER PARENT 😭😭😭 Can't believe just 2 months ago he was still meeping whenever in water

[jillstjohn]

I loved how he surfaced by the edge of the pool, looked at the camera as if to say: did you get that, cause I can do it again".

[tracy]

*sniff*
*lip quiver*
I'm not crying, YOU'RE crying.

[euphoricthrill]

0:30 Joey: "DID YOU SEE THAT? LOOK AT MEEEE GOOO!"

[jmwild]

Joey hated getting his face wet. How far he's come.

[tracylynn]

I feel like a proud Momma! I can remember when he weighed less than four pounds! Sweet boy who deserves the best💓

[ourfloridagarden]

So proud of him. He will sleep well tonight.

[schnaily]

It was only a moment ago that he didn't like water. This must be how parents feel when they see their kids grow.

[kellyanemackenzie]

ho that's it our little joey is in the deep end and knows how to dive now, he's growing up

[aditighosh]

Can’t believe this is little Joey! This is so amazing! He’s completely different t and grown up here. 💕

[jessica.a.markert]

Look at our boy doing big swimmies! All the way to the bottom even!

I’m going to miss having crib time, but it will be so nice for him to be with other otters soon

[귀엽네냥냥이]

Remember when he used to hate water? but look at him now he can confidently swim! **wipes tears of joy** Joey's a big boy now! I'm so proud!

[EmBookmark]

It feels like just yesterday that he didn’t wanna get wet 😭😭😭 he’s so big now! ❤️

[Buba]

The amount of bubbles escaping from his coat fur is impressive.
Well done Joey, you finally got your diver license!

[kristinann]

I know I only symbolically adopted him but why do I feel like I’m watching my actual child? 🤣 my mom and I are so excited for him!

[SuperBC]

Oh! Joey is growing up. This is so beautiful to witness.
I have been so impressed with the love and care he has received. With these difficult times we are all facing, these videos have been a ray of sunshine for me and my family.