Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about the Vancouver Aquarium and our animals
Get in-depth answers to questions you may have about the Aquarium or our animals.
Animals
Aquafacts are designed to provide answers to all the most frequently asked questions that come from visiting this wonderful world of water. The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre was one of the first aquariums to introduce Naturalists, who are specifically trained to introduce you to the lives of all the animals, teach what we learn from them, and provide answers to all the most frequently (.. more)
Aquafacts are designed to provide answers to all the most frequently asked questions that come from visiting this wonderful world of water. The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre was one of the first aquariums to introduce Naturalists, who are specifically trained to introduce you to the lives of all the animals, teach what we learn from them, and provide answers to all the most frequently (.. more)
Our Organization
Discover quick facts about the organization such as how many aquatic species we have or how many visitors have come through the doors since 1956. The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre is a self-supporting, non-profit association dedicated to effecting the conservation of aquatic life through display and interpretation, education, research, and direct action (.. more)
Discover quick facts about the organization such as how many aquatic species we have or how many visitors have come through the doors since 1956. The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre is a self-supporting, non-profit association dedicated to effecting the conservation of aquatic life through display and interpretation, education, research, and direct action (.. more)
Our History
The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre was formed initially as the Vancouver Public Aquarium Association in 1951. The Vancouver Aquarium, officially Canada's first public Aquarium, opened on June 15, 1956. The Vancouver Aquarium always has been a self-supporting, non-profit organization receiving no annual government operational funding (.. more)
The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre was formed initially as the Vancouver Public Aquarium Association in 1951. The Vancouver Aquarium, officially Canada's first public Aquarium, opened on June 15, 1956. The Vancouver Aquarium always has been a self-supporting, non-profit organization receiving no annual government operational funding (.. more)
Frogs Forever?
The world is facing what may be the single largest mass extinction event since the time of the dinosaurs: as many as half of the world’s 6,000 known amphibian species could be wiped out in our lifetimes. The Vancouver Aquarium has joined forces with zoos and aquariums around the world to try and stop hundreds if not thousands of species from vanishing forever (.. more)
The world is facing what may be the single largest mass extinction event since the time of the dinosaurs: as many as half of the world’s 6,000 known amphibian species could be wiped out in our lifetimes. The Vancouver Aquarium has joined forces with zoos and aquariums around the world to try and stop hundreds if not thousands of species from vanishing forever (.. more)
Volunteering
Would you like to join a team of hundreds of volunteers committed to effecting the conservation of aquatic life through display and interpretation, education, research and direct action? (.. more)
Would you like to join a team of hundreds of volunteers committed to effecting the conservation of aquatic life through display and interpretation, education, research and direct action? (.. more)
Membership
Come and explore the world beneath the waves! Your annual membership supports the Aquarium's conservation, education and research initiatives - benefiting our aquatic world for generations to come and entitles you to special discounts and benefits. (.. more)
Come and explore the world beneath the waves! Your annual membership supports the Aquarium's conservation, education and research initiatives - benefiting our aquatic world for generations to come and entitles you to special discounts and benefits. (.. more)
Support the Aquarium
Few organizations offer as many compelling reasons to give as the Vancouver Aquarium. Ours is a centre of aquatic exhibitry, research and education dedicated to a single purpose--conserving our fragile marine environments for future generations. Your donation ensures the continuation and growth of programs that will have a positive, tangible and long-term impact on our community (.. more)
Few organizations offer as many compelling reasons to give as the Vancouver Aquarium. Ours is a centre of aquatic exhibitry, research and education dedicated to a single purpose--conserving our fragile marine environments for future generations. Your donation ensures the continuation and growth of programs that will have a positive, tangible and long-term impact on our community (.. more)
Community Support
The Aquarium donates to a wide variety of community groups, local charities and not-for-profits, particularly those with a focus on children/youth, education, people with disabilities and the environment (.. more)
The Aquarium donates to a wide variety of community groups, local charities and not-for-profits, particularly those with a focus on children/youth, education, people with disabilities and the environment (.. more)
Catering & Meetings
Would you like to host your next event at the Aquarium? Voted one of Canada's best-loved attractions, the Aquarium is an intriguing and unforgettable venue for your next special event (.. more)
Would you like to host your next event at the Aquarium? Voted one of Canada's best-loved attractions, the Aquarium is an intriguing and unforgettable venue for your next special event (.. more)
Aquarium Gift Shop
Shop at Vancouver’s Splashiest Shopping Experience, where you will find exquisite, fun, and unique aquatic themed gifts for all ages! Your purchases directly fund this non-profit Aquarium’s research, education and conservation programs (.. more)
Shop at Vancouver’s Splashiest Shopping Experience, where you will find exquisite, fun, and unique aquatic themed gifts for all ages! Your purchases directly fund this non-profit Aquarium’s research, education and conservation programs (.. more)
Press Room
We sincerely appreciate your interest in the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre, and we are ready to help facilitate your travel or news stories. Whether it's supplying you with images, or setting up interviews, we are only a phone call or e-mail away. (.. more)
We sincerely appreciate your interest in the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre, and we are ready to help facilitate your travel or news stories. Whether it's supplying you with images, or setting up interviews, we are only a phone call or e-mail away. (.. more)
Contact Us
How was your visit? We would love to hear from you. If you know the department you would like to contact, you can view a list of our contact information on the contact us page, or if you would like to send us comments about your visit please fill out an online comment card, thank you! (.. more)
How was your visit? We would love to hear from you. If you know the department you would like to contact, you can view a list of our contact information on the contact us page, or if you would like to send us comments about your visit please fill out an online comment card, thank you! (.. more)