Exhibit / Sea Otters
Sea Otters
The sea otters at the Aquarium are famous for being cute and fluffy, but there’s more to them than being adorable.
Overview
Home to rescued sea otters
All the sea otters living at the Vancouver Aquarium were rescued as orphaned pups. They have all been deemed non-releasable by Canadian and U.S. government agencies because they were all too young at rescue to have the necessary life skills to survive on their own in the wild.
What You'll See
Grooming
Lots and lots of grooming ─ they fluff, rub and blow air into their fur. Adults spend 30 percent or more of their day just grooming. This is critical because it maintains the important insulating air layer between the frigid water and their skin. Their fur work like your down jackets.
What You'll See
Grooming
Lots and lots of grooming ─ they fluff, rub and blow air into their fur. Adults spend 30 percent or more of their day just grooming. This is critical because it maintains the important insulating air layer between the frigid water and their skin. Their fur work like your down jackets.
What You'll See
Grooming
Lots and lots of grooming ─ they fluff, rub and blow air into their fur. Adults spend 30 percent or more of their day just grooming. This is critical because it maintains the important insulating air layer between the frigid water and their skin. Their fur work like your down jackets.
Shows
Spotlight on sea otters
NOTE: Program temporarily paused.
Sea Otters inhabit kelp forests, bays and coastal waters near islands,
reefs, and fjords in the North Pacific Ocean.