Bring learning to life!
Our education programs help you, your family, or your class make the most out of your Aquarium experience. Come and learn with us!
School Programs
Have you ever wondered where to begin to inspire your class? Start by taking them on a field trip. Children have been visiting the Vancouver Aquarium and participating in our programs since we opened in 1956. Three generations of children have been engaged, amazed and inspired by aquatic animals and their habitats through close encounters with fascinating creatures and hands-on (.. more)
Have you ever wondered where to begin to inspire your class? Start by taking them on a field trip. Children have been visiting the Vancouver Aquarium and participating in our programs since we opened in 1956. Three generations of children have been engaged, amazed and inspired by aquatic animals and their habitats through close encounters with fascinating creatures and hands-on (.. more)
BCTC AquaVan
Dynamic BCTC AquaVan educators deliver award-winning aquatic programs, featuring live animals, props and activities, throughout British Columbia and Alberta. Give your students the opportunity to touch a sea star, understand how a barnacle feeds, observe a hermit crab up close and discover the connections among animals, environments and ourselves. (.. more)
Dynamic BCTC AquaVan educators deliver award-winning aquatic programs, featuring live animals, props and activities, throughout British Columbia and Alberta. Give your students the opportunity to touch a sea star, understand how a barnacle feeds, observe a hermit crab up close and discover the connections among animals, environments and ourselves. (.. more)
Teachers
Looking for resources for your classroom? Planning a field trip and not sure where to start? We want your experience with the Vancouver Aquarium to be a positive one, so we've put together a few resources for you. Some of these will help you prepare for a field trip to the Aquarium and others will help you plan activities and lessons in your classroom. (.. more)
Looking for resources for your classroom? Planning a field trip and not sure where to start? We want your experience with the Vancouver Aquarium to be a positive one, so we've put together a few resources for you. Some of these will help you prepare for a field trip to the Aquarium and others will help you plan activities and lessons in your classroom. (.. more)
Sleepovers
After everyone has gone home, and the Aquarium has closed its doors for the night, we invite you to join us for an exciting night of exploration! Stash your gear, meet your adventure leaders and get ready to explore the Aquarium through a variety of special activities, tours, presentations and guest speakers. (.. more)
After everyone has gone home, and the Aquarium has closed its doors for the night, we invite you to join us for an exciting night of exploration! Stash your gear, meet your adventure leaders and get ready to explore the Aquarium through a variety of special activities, tours, presentations and guest speakers. (.. more)
AquaCamps
Kids can explore the intriguing world of marine mammals, fabulous fish and other cool creatures in our seasonal AquaCamps. Through hands-on activities, exploration, games and crafts specifically suited to their age level, kids will have a holiday to remember. They even get to check out the behind-the-scenes action! (.. more)
Kids can explore the intriguing world of marine mammals, fabulous fish and other cool creatures in our seasonal AquaCamps. Through hands-on activities, exploration, games and crafts specifically suited to their age level, kids will have a holiday to remember. They even get to check out the behind-the-scenes action! (.. more)
AquaClubs
Budding marine biologist on your hands? Consider signing them up for our AquaClubs, a perfect weekend program focused on their favourite marine-related topics. Every month is different as kids discover ocean life through hands-on games, experiments and activities specifically suited to their age level (.. more)
Budding marine biologist on your hands? Consider signing them up for our AquaClubs, a perfect weekend program focused on their favourite marine-related topics. Every month is different as kids discover ocean life through hands-on games, experiments and activities specifically suited to their age level (.. more)
Kids’ Zone
Calling all detectives! There’s a mystery at sea and we need your help! Secrets@Sea is an online education adventure covering topics in Ocean Science. Explore marine life and oceanography while collecting clues to solve the case. See if you can crack the case! (.. more)
Calling all detectives! There’s a mystery at sea and we need your help! Secrets@Sea is an online education adventure covering topics in Ocean Science. Explore marine life and oceanography while collecting clues to solve the case. See if you can crack the case! (.. more)
AquaFacts
Do fish sleep? Do sea otters drink salt water? Every day we learn something new about the amazing and curious lives of animals and their habitats. The Vancouver Aquarium 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 asked questions (.. more)
Do fish sleep? Do sea otters drink salt water? Every day we learn something new about the amazing and curious lives of animals and their habitats. The Vancouver Aquarium 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 asked questions (.. more)
Programmes en Francais
Venez participer à l’un de nos programmes éducatif et interactif! La Colombie-Britannique possède une faune et flore marine exceptionnelle. L’Aquarium de Vancouver vous offre la possibilité de les découvrir et de les apprécier dans un endroit éducatif et interactif! Nos programmes scolaires se déroulent dans les différentes galeries de l’aquarium ainsi que dans notre laboratoire (.. more)
Venez participer à l’un de nos programmes éducatif et interactif! La Colombie-Britannique possède une faune et flore marine exceptionnelle. L’Aquarium de Vancouver vous offre la possibilité de les découvrir et de les apprécier dans un endroit éducatif et interactif! Nos programmes scolaires se déroulent dans les différentes galeries de l’aquarium ainsi que dans notre laboratoire (.. more)
Interpretive Gallery Programs
Learn more about what educational shows and programs will be running during your next visit to the Aquarium! (.. more)
Learn more about what educational shows and programs will be running during your next visit to the Aquarium! (.. more)