Philip Demers

Philip Demers
Demers with Smooshi the walrus c. 2010
Born
Philip Demers

(1978-03-21) March 21, 1978 (age 46)
Occupation(s)Former animal trainer, mailman
Years active2000–2012 (employment); 2007-present (activism)

Philip Demers (born March 21, 1978) is a Canadian former professional marine mammal trainer at Marineland of Canada in Niagara Falls, Ontario. He is best known for his relationship with a captive walrus named Smooshi.