“I’m sorry, we will not be taking any questions at this press conference, but thank you for showing up and lavishing attention on me anyway.”

Some marine life has access to both water and air environments, such as this deceptively bored sea lion.

But below the surface, the suddenly emboldened sea lion has no time for ennui.

The sea lion knows it’s adored and waves to its fans like Queen Elizabeth II.

In the pool next door, the neighborly walrus shows off its backstroke…

…and, while it enjoys some tanning time, pities the audience members who suffer from sunburn after a day of walking around the zoo without protection.

Its mild manners and frequent pauses for thinking and staring have made the walrus a natural winner in the age of Instagram.

Another 21st-century signifier: aquariums and zoos realize kids won’t look at a single fish unless at least one of them resembles a Finding Nemo cast member.

Also demanded by the kids these days: the chance to pet pint-sized versions of enormous dangerous animals, including but not limited to this itty-bitty shark.

One of our zoo’s most celebrated exhibits is the Dolphin Dome. Submerged within the longtime dolphin tank, the Dome allows guests a worm’s-eye view of life underneath the dolphins…who flit about quickly and don’t care about your cameras.

Sometimes when they’re not paying attention, you might capture them while they’re mingling in the distance.

Or when they’re enthralled by something, such as this barred vent which may or may not have snacks inside.

Whatever their motives or hobbies or schemes, dolphins always make the cutest couples.