I agree and I have to say that it isn't a great loss for the zoo if it happens. The sealion enclosure would be better for otters or even ducks, it isn't like the zoo would be losing a great exhibit.
Although I would be sad to see the animals themselves go I do feel that this enclosure has come to the end of its time and as the zoo has other, expensive, commitments at the moment it would make a great deal of sense to give up on this species for a while until they are in a better postion to make a better show of them.