Vancouver Aquarium
Visitors to the Vancouver aquarium will enjoy the many exhibits that are shown at the aquarium. From dolphins to bat caves, you will be entertained in an educational way that you have not been exposed to before. There is also the clam shell gift shop that you can browse in and enjoy the many gifts that you can take with you as mementos from your visit to the Vancouver aquarium.
There is a lot of information on the Vancouver aquarium’s web site. Events, conservation information to informative articles and miscellaneous facts that many visitors will find interesting. For example did you know that an octopus has blue blood or that crabs also have blue blood? This is due to an oxygen carrying molecule that carries copper. This is just one of the interesting facts that you will find on the Vancouver aquarium’s web site. There is also a beluga cam that allows you to take a peak at the beluga whales swimming in their habitats. This is available on the internet and you can view it anytime!
During the winter the Vancouver aquarium is open from 10 am until 5:30 pm. During the summer the Vancouver aquarium hours are 9:30 am until 7 pm. There are special hours on holidays so visitors are encouraged to check ahead of time for when the Vancouver aquarium is open. The Vancouver aquarium also hosts special events as well and may be closed for these events. Check on their web site or give them a call to confirm that they are open and available for visitors to enjoy their exhibits etc. Admission rates for adults are $17.50, $12.95 for seniors and youths from 13 years to 18 years and for children from 4 years to 12 years the rate is $9.95. There are also annual admission plans as well as group plans available.