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Explore the deep

Sink into an immersive encounter with over 50,000 marine animals, 365 days a year. Learn about the Ocean Wise mission to protect our water world and the animals that live there.

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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: A 4-D Experience®

Enjoy the wave of childlike wonder where this traditional tale comes alive with wondrous sights, sounds and sensations.

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Scuba Claus Daily Dive

The holidays aren’t complete without a visit with Scuba Claus.

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The 4-D Experience

Go on a cinematic adventure filled with thrilling sensory effects.

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Eel-ectric Lights

This winter, join us at the Vancouver Aquarium to discover an incredible animal – a fish that can produce electricity.

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Introducing Sea of Lights

This festive season, immerse yourself in a mesmerizing display of lights, bubbles, movements and sounds inside our new interactive experience.

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Vortex

Art meets science meets ocean in this radical art installation by acclaimed west-coast artist Douglas Coupland.

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Graham Amazon Gallery

Experience the Amazon's extraordinary diversity.

Testimonial

"I'm in awe of how massive this aquarium is & the research they are conducting"

By Nancy V, Yelp

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The Tropics

From clownfish to blacktip reef sharks, life and colour abound in this gallery.

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Treasures of the BC Coast

Dive into the swaying kelp forest and rich underwater world of B.C.

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Jellies

Explore the beauty and tranquility of jellies.

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VanAqua Moments: Rescue Stories

Find out how the Vancouver Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre – the only one in Canada – helps marine mammals in distress.

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Research Outpost

Experience research in action with walruses, Steller sea lions and fur seals.

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Clownfish Cove

In this ocean playground, young naturalists wonder at and care for our oceans.

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Steller’s Bay

Come nose to snout with majestic and mysterious Steller’s sea lions.

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Sea Otter Exhibit

Famously cute and fluffy, but there’s even more to these creatures.

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Dolphin Habitat

A place of research and learning.

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Walruses

Introducing the two newest members of the Aquarium family, Lakina & Balzak. You're really going to love them.

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Pacific Canada Pavilion

This two-level pavilion focuses on marine life at Vancouver’s doorstep.

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Rescued Seals and Sea Lions

A home for rescued seals sea lions

Testimonial

"The aquarium was amazing. The variety of flora and fauna is astonishing."

By Juan B, Yelp

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Touch Pools

Roll up your sleeves and prepare to get your hands wet.

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Penguin Point

A little piece Of South Africa... in Vancouver.

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Canada’s Arctic

Experience the animals, land and people of the North.

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Frogs Forever?

Visit with 22 species of salamanders, toads and frogs, some facing extinction.

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Wet Lab

Discover the depths in this interactive learning centre.

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Teck Connections & Engagement

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Dolphin Training

Anything can happen in this special training session.

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Sea Otter Feed

Watch the playful sea otters eat a tasty meal during this training session.

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Ocean Plastic

We live in a disposable world and it’s having a grave impact on our ocean.

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Chief of the Undersea World

See the large bronze statue by world-famous artist Bill Reid.

Testimonial

“The animals here are very interesting to learn about & they are treated well.”

By Kala M, Trip Advisor

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Shark Talk (or Feed)

Learn about these awesome ocean guardians and their role in the ecosystem.

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Sea Lion Training

Come learn more about these magnificent mammals at our sea lion show.

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Sea Turtle Talk

Meet the sea turtle who lives among sharks and learn about her amazing rescue.

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Family Program

Swim like a shark or jump like a dolphin during our family programs.

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Arctic Talk

Join a narrated tour highlighting the Arctic exhibits and their inhabitants.

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Wet Lab Exploration

Get behind the scenes in the Wet Lab classrooms.

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Story Time

A unique time for kids to immerse themselves in interactive underwater stories.

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Meet a Penguin

Meet the penguin trainers and learn how they care for these endangered birds.

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Meet a Snake

Come face to face with a live boa constrictor or ball python.

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Frog Feed

Leap into this fantastic world with an in-depth look at frogs.

Testimonial

"This is a great place to witness ocean conservation, education and research."

By Zosia W, Trip Advisor

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B.C. Critter Corner

Get an exciting, intimate look at some of British Columbia’s local animals.

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Penguin Talk

Waddle your way to the Vancouver Aquarium and learn all about the African penguins.

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Amazon Critter Corner

Get to know some of the most overlooked animals in the Amazon: insects.

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B.C. Waters Talk

An interactive look at the waters off the B.C. coast,

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Dolphin Trainer Talk

Hear directly from the marine mammal trainers about daily dolphin tasks.

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Sturgeon Talk

Meet the prehistoric animals that have lived on earth for millions of years.

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Exploring Touch Pools

Roll up your sleeves and meet the intertidal animals of B.C.

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Dolphin Behind-the-Scenes Encounter

Come face to flipper in an interactive and hands-on training session.

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Sea Otter Behind-the-Scenes Encounter

Learn more about these playful animals in a hands-on training session.

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Sea Lion Behind-the-Scenes Encounter

Take a walk on the wild side with these charismatic animals.

Testimonial

"The Vancouver Aquarium is an institution in the city, and for good reason."

By Adam M, Google Places

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Penguin Behind-the-Scenes Encounter

Prepare to take a closer look in an enrichment training session.

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Sea Turtle Behind-the-Scenes Encounter

Meet Schoona, the Vancouver Aquarium’s resident sea turtle.

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Be a Biologist Behind-the-Scenes Encounter

Learn what it's like to work as a biologist in several behind-the-scenes areas.

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VanAqua Moments: Rescue Stories

Find out how the Vancouver Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre – the only one in Canada – helps marine mammals in distress.

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