Discover Magazine

Chonkers the Giant Sea Lion Likely Weighed Over 1,500 Pounds and Has Left San Francisco — Here’s Where He May Have Gone

Learn about the “chonky” sea lion entertaining visitors in San Francisco until his sudden departure this month.

I visited the historic seaside town with the ‘pier of the year’ that’s just had a £1.8million refurb

I’M in pursuit of the perfect pier – this year’s best boardwalk is a firm favourite for my family and should definitely be on ...

Chonkers, San Francisco’s massive sea lion star, is at large

Chonkers, a giant Steller sea lion, sits on a dock at San Francisco's Fishermen's Wharf, Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Where's Chonkers? Beloved Steller sea lion missing from SF's Pier 39

Have you seen Chonkers? The roughly 2,000-pound Steller sea lion became an internet sensation during his extended stay on the ...
WPLG Local 10

Sea lion dubbed ‘Chonkers’ is star of the show at San Francisco's Pier 39

At the San Francisco Bay, a popular 2,000-pound sea lion has become quite the celebrity. “Chonkers” is the star of the show ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Chonkers the Massive Sea Lion Drew Crowds to San Francisco’s Famed Pier 39. Then, a New Chunky Showstopper Stole His Identity

The Steller sea lion was an unusual visitor to the pier, which typically hosts smaller California sea lions. However, he may ...
Windows Report

Fix: Windows Cannot Load the Device Driver Code 39

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Massive Bay Area celebrity Steller sea lion 'Chonkers' is getting his own plushie

There's now a new way to celebrate the Bay Area's newest celebrity, Chonkers. The Marine Mammal Center is now selling ...