Driving along State Highway 1 through Kaikoura on the South Island of New Zealand, I saw some yellow and black seal-crossing signs. As with any case of an unusual-to-me animal crossing sign, I was on the look out for a possible peak or even encounter. But these signs weren’t a warning, but a promise of seeing seals.

If you look in the center of this photo you'll see dozens of seals on the rocky beach. Photo by Bobbi Lee Hitchon

Located right in the coastal highway, Ohau Point Seal Colony is home to many barking and playful seals of all sizes. Make sure to pull over when you see signs for the lookout. It’s definitely worth the short break to see heaps of these funny creatures in their natural habitat.

But if my image wasn't close enough to capture the cuteness. Here's one from Rankers.co.nz