Sea Lions Perform at Arkansas State Fair
The Sea Lion Splash show brings trained sea lions to Little Rock for daily performances.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Circus
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Sea lions Abba and Lily are performing a variety of tricks at the Arkansas State Fair. The duo showcases behaviors including dances and backflips for fairgoers.
Why it matters
The performance aims to entertain local crowds while providing an educational look at sea lion behavior for children. It offers a unique opportunity for attendees to interact directly with the animals.
Abba and Lily have been performing in public for 5 years. They have been active since their career began in 2021.
The players
Abba
Abba is a trained sea lion who has performed for audiences for five years.
Lily
Lily is a trained sea lion partner who performs alongside Abba in the traveling show.
The details
The Sea Lion Splash show features Abba and Lily performing complex tricks like backflips and dances. The act also highlights the intelligence of the animals by demonstrating recycling, with opportunities for guests to meet and take photos with them after the show.
Timeline
Abba and Lily began their performing career in 2021.
The sea lions are performing at the Arkansas State Fair in October 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This performance continues the long-standing tradition of integrating live animal entertainment into state fair programming. Such acts capitalize on the historical appeal of educational wildlife displays at large-scale regional events.
Fairgoers in Little Rock can attend the show and participate in a meet and greet session following the performance. This allows attendees to take pictures with Abba and Lily during their time at the state fair.
The takeaway
The Sea Lion Splash act highlights the intelligence of marine mammals through interactive public performances. Residents can witness these behaviors firsthand during the fair's scheduled run.
Further reading
Explore more live entertainment events in the Little Rock Circus section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KATV.
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