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Indianapolis Zoo adds 2 new sea lions after problems in California

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INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Zoo added two new animals to the marine mammal exhibit, and they are simply delightful.

Two female sea lions, named Ivy and Harley, came to the zoo in July from SeaWorld's Animal Rescue Center in San Diego. 

PHOTOS | Take a look at Ivy and Harley here

Ivy, who is about 2 years old, was found dehydrated and underweight in a cove in California. Harley, who is about 8, was found in a seaside restroom, then was seen chasing cars in La Jolla, California. Harley had two earlier health-related strandings before those incidents.

The National Marine Fisheries Service determined that the animals couldn't be re-released, so the Indianapolis Zoo decided to take them.