Vancouver Aquarium

SO CROWDED! The aquarium was neat, the animals would have been great to see I’m sure, but honestly we were lucky to see the animals for 1 out of every 10 minutes. The rest of the time we were just dodging people, getting out of the way, and slowly shuffling along. I’d rather pay twice as much and actually get to see the animals from closer than three rows of people. Not even worth trying to get a turn to see, and forget about reading any of the plaques…

Really enjoyed the aquarium. We came early in the morning and it wasn’t as crowded as when we were about to leave. The 4d shark show was great and I loved the outside area.
They have snakes here so must be careful when going through the reptile section. I saw one without realizing and almost died. Buy tickets in advance for fast entrance.

The ticket price above 40+ dollars for one adult is pretty high. But overall I think it was worth it. The aquarium has a wide variety of tropical and North American sea creatures. Also some reptiles, spiders, frogs and sloths. The service team was friedly. The only thing that might be upsetting is the amount of people admitted in a day. The place was packed with people and taking time to focus on reading and observing the animals was sometimes difficult to do. I would have preferred a cap on amount of people admitted per day so it becomes a more pleasant experience for guests.
Overall worth it.

Enjoyed our visit to the aquarium - lots of exhibits with attention to detail. I was surprised to see animals such as monkeys and a sloth too. I liked the focus on habitats. Lots of frogs, fish and jelly fish. The otters are a draw card but visibility was poor when we visited (not sure if it was the glass or the water). There is a touch pool with starfish etc. We bought tickets on the day (short queue, about 10 minutes). It was quite busy inside but still ok to be able to see the displays with patience. You will need about 90 minutes if it is a little busy and you want to look at every thing. There is a car park nearby and this is probably the most convenient way to access. Otherwise there is 1 bus (number 19) that stops a 10 minute walk away. There are some stairs at the aquarium to access the outdoor exhibits (such as seals, otters) but I did not see a lift. Lots of water fountains and refill stations scattered throughout the aquarium, often near the toilets. I liked the funny t-shirts in the gift store too!

Nice aquarium to come with family from other countries. My brother in law loved this place. Also, they sell food at good prices and also I recommend to go to the 4d cinema.

The only problem is not transit friendly so be ready to walk 15/20 from the bus stop.

y aquarium visit was absolutely delightful! From the vibrant displays of colorful fish to the graceful movements of majestic sea creatures, every moment was captivating. The well-maintained exhibits provided a fascinating insight into marine life. I was in awe of the diversity and beauty of the underwater world. The staff was friendly and informative, adding to the overall experience. It was a truly mesmerizing and educational outing for all ages. I can't wait to visit again!

It had been about 15 years since I’ve been here, and I was totally pumped for a similar experience. The information online even supported this. Unfortunately it was not the aquarium I remember. No whales, or Penguins. Though I understand the reasons behind closing some of their more famous exhibits, I can’t pretend I wasn’t disappointed. However, if you’ve never been I would 100% recommend this aquarium. Loved the Seals and Sea Otters and my daughters still had a blast! It is still probably the best you’ll see compared to most aquariums out there. If you’re expecting whales and Penguins you should probably skip this attraction.

Oh and display your parking receipt. We received a parking ticket even though we paid. Thank goodness I kept my receipt, or I’d be paying $85 for parking lol.