Three adorable new sea lion pups making a splash after being born in Dublin Zoo

Three new pups have got the seal of approval by Dublin Zoo staff after arriving into the world over the last two weeks

Proud Mam's Cassue Sienna and Flo gave birth to two fluffy girls and a boy who've already made a splash in Sea Lion Cove.

Team Leader Ciaran McMahon says all three mums are doing "extremely well" and that one of the pups is already swimming.

She said: “All three sea lion pups and mothers are doing extremely well and settling into Sea Lion Cove, watched over by proud father Niko.

The three new pups were born in Dublin Zoo over June (Dublin Zoo)

"Cassie’s pup is already swimming, and the two other pups are expected to start swimming within the next few days. The three new additions bring the sea lion colony up to nine.”

The new births come just in time for this week’s episode of RTÉ’s ‘The Zoo’ TV series which re-lives the excitement at Sea Lion Cove this time last year when some of the colony’s females were due to give birth.

The episode which airs this coming Sunday, 23rd June on RTÉ One, is the perfect opportunity to watch the anticipation build as keepers wait eagerly for the new arrivals!