Press Releases | Vancouver Aquarium

Vancouver Aquarium Announces The Return of Scuba Claus for Holiday Splash 2025

November 03, 2025

Vancouver, BC. – The Vancouver Aquarium is thrilled to launch its annual Holiday Splash experience. Holiday Splash runs November 12, 2025 to January 4, 2026, and brings back traditional favourites such as Scuba Claus and Jelly Snow Globe. This year, when visitors purchase a cheeky Axolotl stuffie from the Aquarium gift shop at 50 percent off the regular price. The plush will be donated to children in need through the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau. This offer only applies on the toy drive!

Vancouver Aquarium Observes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Through Unique Programming

September 25, 2025

For the fifth year running, the Vancouver Aquarium is observing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday, September 30 through a series of unique programming. Guests will be able to sample traditional Bannock, hear from a residential school survivor, hear a children’s story and more.

Vancouver Aquarium Receives Recertification from Global Humane Society

July 15, 2025

Washington, D.C. (July 15) — Global Humane Society, the international brand of American Humane Society announced today that the Vancouver Aquarium has earned recertification through the Global Humane Certified Zoos and Aquariums program.

Vancouver Aquarium Releases the Second Highest Number of Endangered Northern Leopard Frog Tadpoles

June 20, 2025

Vancouver, B.C. - The Vancouver Aquarium was pleased on Monday, June 16 to release 2500 endangered Northern Leopard Frog (NLF) tadpoles into a natural habitat near Cranbrook.