Exhibit / The Amazon
Graham Amazon Gallery
Experience the extraordinary diversity and interdependence of aquatic and terrestrial life in the Amazon as you walk through a re-creation of South America’s tropical rainforest.
Overview
Extraordinary diversity
The Amazon has more than 3,000 fish species and one-fifth of the world’s bird species — many more animals are still being discovered! This gallery highlights some of these amazing species as well as some of the threats they face.
What You'll See
A rainforest inside an aquarium
Take a break from the temperate climate of British Columbia’s west coast and immerse yourself in the humidity and heat of one of the biggest ecosystems in the world. Watch out for scarlet ibises flying overhead, try to catch a glimpse of the well-camouflaged sloths, or experience a thunderstorm. The Graham Amazon Gallery has plenty to see and do.
What You'll See
A rainforest inside an aquarium
Take a break from the temperate climate of British Columbia’s west coast and immerse yourself in the humidity and heat of one of the biggest ecosystems in the world. Watch out for scarlet ibises flying overhead, try to catch a glimpse of the well-camouflaged sloths or experience a thunderstorm. The Graham Amazon Gallery has plenty to see and do.
What You'll See
A rainforest inside an aquarium
Take a break from the temperate climate of British Columbia’s west coast and immerse yourself in the humidity and heat of one of the biggest ecosystems in the world. Watch out for scarlet ibises flying overhead, try to catch a glimpse of the well-camouflaged sloths or experience a thunderstorm. The Graham Amazon Gallery has plenty to see and do.
What You'll See
A rainforest inside an aquarium
Take a break from the temperate climate of British Columbia’s west coast and immerse yourself in the humidity and heat of one of the biggest ecosystems in the world. Watch out for scarlet ibises flying overhead, try to catch a glimpse of the well-camouflaged sloths or experience a thunderstorm. The Graham Amazon Gallery has plenty to see and do.
Women in science: bird biologist Chelsea Ryan
Meet the Ocean Wise scientists making waves. Chelsea Ryan, Vancouver Aquarium biologist, is at home with her flock of feathered friends.
Trouble in paradise
The Amazon encompasses a huge area but it’s rapidly losing ground. The animals that live there are losing their homes to development for cities and agriculture. Find out what you can do to help protect this vulnerable area and learn about the conservation initiatives we’re taking as well.
The Amazon is the most species-rich area of the world.
There are ten times as many freshwater fishes in the Amazon as there are in all of Canada.