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What women really want: Amazingly cute sea lions steal Valentine's hearts at Houston Zoo

Houston Zoo, sea lion video still, February 2013
Valentine's Day got a bit fishy at the Houston Zoo. Photo by Joel Luks
Houston Zoo, sea lion video still, February 2013
Sea lion handlers prepared fish-infused Jell-O. Photo by Joel Luks
Houston Zoo, sea lion video still, February 2013
Supervisor Brett Posey was on hand to help zoo-going kiddos toss the colorful confections into the sea lion pool. Photo by Joel Luks

Valentine's Day got a bit fishy at the Houston Zoo when keepers presented Cali and Kamia, two female California sea lions, with special heart- and flower-shaped holiday treats. 

At least someone got the memo about what women want. 

Sea lion handlers prepared fish-infused Jell-O and supervisor Brett Posey was on hand to help zoo-going kiddos toss the colorful confections into the sea lion pool

Watch the CultureMap video above for the full scoop. 

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