Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park

by Nathe

Activity

Let me tell you about my latest deep-sea adventure. I dove down into the depths of the ocean and swam with the sharks. I wrestled with a huge octopus and boldly looked into the eyes of a piranha. I rode on a whale's back and laughed at the jaws of a crocodile. What a day I had--at the Aquarium. I've been to the Aquarium a million times, but I never get bored. I get to see all the fish and plant life you can't see from the top. I would never know what a seahorse looked like if I didn't see one at the Aquarium. Plus it has a killer whale show. The whales actually do tricks to get some fish from their trainers. Just be careful you don't sit in the splash zone. Jen dared me once and I got soaked. Boy was I sorry. (Update: The Vancouver Aquarium no longer displays killer whales.)

Age Group

All ages

Expense Rating

See website below for current admission rates.

Thumbs Up

Going to the Aquarium is like looking into a gigantic fishbowl with all the neatest fish in the world swimming around in it. I always thought seahorses were like unicorn, extinct, until I saw some bouncing in and out of the seaweed. I also get to see fish living around here. I'd sure like to dip my fishing rod in the salmon tank. The Aquarium gives me pictures of all the fish I read about, and it brings my imagination to life.

Thumbs Down

One day it was pouring rain and everybody had the same idea as us: go to the Aquarium. At first we couldn't find a parking spot and then we had to wait in line to get in.

Details

Located in Stanley Park . Call (604) 659-3474 for information. Website: www.vanaqua.org Also checkout the Greater Vancouver Zoo - Aldergrove or the Rainforest Reptile Refuge - South Surrey .

Area

Vancouver

Season

All seasons

Educational Highlights

Did you know the father seahorse is the one who has babies, not the mother?

Fun for the Adult?

I know Dad likes the Aquarium because he likes fishing, and there's plenty of fish there. Mom always wants to leave before Jen and I do. She likes going for a walk on the Stanley Park seawall. How boring can you get!

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