We Are Temporarily Closed
The Aquarium has paused all on-site public programming and temporarily closed to the public while we focus on transformation.
Support the Aquarium
Our expert team provide 24/7 critical care for our 70,000 animals whether we’re open to the public or not. Without ticket revenue, gift shop sales and donations are an essential lifeline for animal care.
Check in on the animals through our webcams
Stay Engaged
The Vancouver Aquarium may be temporarily closed, but there are many ways to stay connected with us and make a difference for the ocean.
Online Ocean
Through virtual learning, Ocean Wise education connects students, parents, teachers and communities to the ocean to create lifelong ocean ambassadors.
Ocean Wise Seafood
Chose Ocean Wise recommended seafood to help ensure that ocean life will be abundant for generations to come.
Join a Shoreline Cleanup
Take action in your community wherever water meets land, one bit of trash at a time.
Combatting Ocean Plastic Pollution
Through multi-faceted research, citizen science, engagement, action-oriented initiatives, and sharing information, scientists and staff at Ocean Wise combat the problem of ocean plastic pollution.
Arctic
Improving our understanding of how today’s rapid changes impact both wildlife and the people who rely on it for social, cultural and nutritional wellbeing.
Marine Mammal Research
Ocean Wise is conducting long-term studies to monitor the health and status of marine mammal populations.
Accreditation
Recognized for excellence
The Vancouver Aquarium undergos regular accreditation inspections by professional associations. The voluntary accreditation process is a independent verification that we meet or exceed professionally-established standards of animal care, education, conservation and research.