Vancouver Aquarium
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
NEWS
Watch the birth of the aquarium's new baby beluga whale on June 10, 2008:
Overview
Canada’s largest aquarium is also a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of aquatic life through display, interpretation, education, research, and direct action.
Daily Fun
Daily shows feature belugas, dolphins, seals, sea lions, sea otters, reef sharks, and various birds of prey. Visitors are invited to feed the otters.
Conservation & Education
The Aquarium prides itself on its conservation and educational programs. It sponsors and conducts marine conservation research on killer whales, black rockfish, spotted frogs, leatherback turtles, and beluga whales. They also own a local salmon stream, which they use to monitor feeding and breeding patterns of the fish. Visitors can take part in their Adopt an Orca program.
AquaVan
The AquaVan is a traveling aquarium exhibit that visits area schools and community centers and gives students and citizens the opportunity to touch invertebrates and learn about the marine environment in a more intimate setting.
Night at the Aquarium
Sleepovers offer visitors the chance to see the aquarium at night. Participants sleep in front of the tanks and wake up to breakfast in…tank?
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Visit the website to find out more about hours, rates, directions, show times, amenities and services.
Organization type: Public Aquaria
Vancouver Aquarium
PO Box 3232
Vancouver, BC V6B 3XB
Canada
North America
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