About this experience
Welcome to Canada’s largest aquarium, your all-inclusive ticket to animal wonders from around the world—right in the heart of Stanley Park! Come face-to-fin with over 65,000 incredible animals across world-class indoor and outdoor exhibits.
Trek through the Amazon, where sloths sleep and monkeys leap. Escape to the Tropics to discover vibrant reef life. Explore Canada’s wild coastline, home to rescued sea otters and splashing sea lions. And dive into the deep sea... without getting wet!
No great aquatic adventure is complete without experiencing daily animal presentations, getting hands-on with spineless wonders in the Wet Lab, diving into an immersive 4-D movie experience, or reeling in a taste of Pacific Northwest flavours in our award-winning Courtyard Café.
Step into our world of wonder and soak up unforgettable memories today!
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr–8 hr
- Skip-the-line entry
What is included
- The 4D Theatre Experience
- All shows, training sessions, feeding sessions and interpretive delivery
- Wet Lab Exploration
- ** Last entry is 90 minutes prior to closing **
- Clownfish Cove
Not included
- Food and beverages
- Animal Encounters & Behind the Scenes Tours
- Parking (we don't own the lot, it's managed by the Park Board)
- Undersea Explorer VR (Virtual Reality)
Itinerary and highlights
Discover Canada’s largest aquarium in the heart of Stanley Park! Meet 65,000 amazing animals—from rescued sea otters and sea lions to sloths and axolotls—all in one unforgettable day. Dive into immersive 4D Theatre experiences, get hands-on in the interactive Wet Lab, catch daily animal feedings, and more. Soak up family fun today!
Languages and tickets
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Vancouver Aquarium
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 4 years of age are complimentary
- Private nursing rooms available
- Refillable water stations (no plastic water bottles sold onsite)
- Sensory Comfort Kits available at Guest Services
- Sensory Friendly Hours & Autism Training
- Wheelchair rentals available on-site
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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