Can You Tell Our Sea Otters Apart? Vancouver Aquarium Launches Six-Part “Meet the Otters” Series Think you could tell one sea otter from another? You’re not alone! One of the questions Vancouver Aquarium staff hear most often is: How do you tell all the rescued sea otters apart? Just in time for Sea … Read more
A Day to Listen, Learn and Reflect: Vancouver Aquarium Honours Truth and Reconciliation The Vancouver Aquarium will mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation for the sixth year on Wednesday, September 30, with a meaningful day of Indigenous storytelling, music, food and reflection. Guests are invited to experience a full day of special programming featuring a … Read more
Injured Seal Pup Flown from Haida Gwaii Marks Start of 2026 Rescue Season The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society (VAMMR) has admitted the first harbour seal pup of the 2026 season after it was found emaciated and alone on a ramp in Skidegate, Haida Gwaii. The male pup, named Sdlaana, meaning “survivor” in the Haida language, … Read more
THE VANCOUVER AQUARIUM AND AQUARIUM DU QUEBEC COLLABORATE TO EXPAND CARE FOR RESCUED SEA OTTERS IN CANADA Each year, the Vancouver Aquarium partners with the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society to rescue and rehabilitate hundreds of marine animals — providing critical care to some of the most vulnerable wildlife across the Pacific Northwest. The … Read more
10th Rescueversary for KUNIK One of the Vancouver Aquarium’s sea otters, Kunik, celebrated her 10th rescueversary by having a spa day to relax or at least that was the plan before the rest of the otters arrived! All the sea otters living at the Vancouver Aquarium were rescued as orphaned pups. They have all been … Read more
BUY TICKETS EARLY ONLINE & SAVE! Splash Into Spring Break Adventure Make Canada’s largest aquarium your next family adventure and the splashiest Spring Break ever! Come face-to-face with a dragon, see adorable axolotls up close, touch a moon jellyfish in the Wet Lab, and connect with 65,000+ other incredible animals—all in one unforgettable day. From … Read more
THE VANCOUVER AQUARIUM WELCOMES TWO CALIFORNIA SEA LIONS Now Providing Long-term Care as Part of Coordinated International Rehoming Effort In collaboration with Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) and provincial partners, the Vancouver Aquarium has welcomed two 18-year-old female California sea lions, Holly and Maui, as part of a coordinated effort to provide accredited, … Read more
Expanding our existing axolotl exhibit into a larger, more immersive experience.
VANCOUVER AQUARIUM MARINE MAMMAL RESCUE SOCIETY HONORED IN DEFENDER SERVICE AWARDS PRESENTED BY CHASE WITH CUSTOMIZED DEFENDER 130 SUV Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society has been honored as the winner of the Animal, Wildlife and Marine Welfare Category Presented by Disney in the Defender Service Awards, receiving a customized Land Rover Defender 130 … Read more
The Vancouver Aquarium transforms into an enchanting winter wonderland.