Vancouver Aquarium Admission Ticket

Amazing staff, amazing animals. Wish we could take our kids someday

The aquarium take good care of the animals. The presentations are very informative and it is awesome how they have succeeded to train some of them. We had a very pleasant afternoon there. It is worth the visit. Joanne

Had a lovely time with a lot of fun animals. I particularly enjoyed the dragon exhibit being treated with the same care as the other animals I’m removing a point as the 4D movie was AI generated, and it didn’t seem relevant to ocean wildlife.

I thought the Vancouver aquarium was quite nice. Significant variety of sea life to see and experience. The sea lions were exceptional. It was easy to navigate and get around. Very clean. Overall good experience grandkids would love it.

Lots of variety and some really cool exhibits. The space is well maintained and clean, both for people and the animals. More than just fish, it also had a reptile area, otters, sea lions, seals, jellyfish and more. There’s 2 gift shops (one halfway through) which is clever and fun (the one at the end has all the same things though so you won’t miss out if you wait). The food available was also very good. It’s very pricey to get in, but they are also a rescue organization so the cost goes towards that. I would hesitate to recommend this at this price point, to people who don’t really love marine life, but it was a really cool way to spend a couple hours.

Great day visiting the island. Picked up at hotel, then on to the Ferry. Free time in Victoria and on to Butchard Gardens. Lovely Gardens. Back to the Ferry and then to hotel. Rob was a great guide and driver. Thanks Rob

The tickets were like 50 CAD each and the place is pretty small. Having said that - it was still pretty amazing. We spent 3 hours EASILY there. The food was afordable and yummy. HOWEVER, they close the front gates at 4p, but close at 5p. So if you go into the gift shop you HAVE TO EXIT outside and then you cant go back inside - that sucked!

Lots of great exhibits and the sealing show was super fun! Me and my wife had a great time it was our last stop before leaving Vancouver.

Small, little aquarium, good for kids and family 2-4 hour adventure easy to navigate with wheelchair.

Terrible! The traffic and parking is so utterly atrocious we spent 30 minutes driving all around the aquarium, along with several dozen others, I eventually decided it isn't worth it and we left to go enjoy the other activities we had planned that day. Absolutely do not recommend. Why sell hundreds of tickets if you only have a miniscule amount of parking?

The aquarium is smaller than we anticipated. Therefore we allotted more time than necessary for our visit. Not a bad thing, gave us additional time to add stops during our stay.

We got to the aquarium when it opened to the general public at 10 and we were surprised that we spent 5 hours here. We planned most of our visit around the feeding schedules because the presenters will provide information on the animals and it is worth getting to some a bit earlier to actually get a view (sea otters and sea lions specifically). In between feedings we checked out the many exhibits here, tried touch lab, and the sea lion 4D movie. There are a lot of animals here so it is worthwhile to take a photo of the map and make sure you get to all areas - the sloths and axolotls are easy to miss. After presentations you can hang around and talk with staff about the animals and they are very knowledgeable especially if they are presenting an item or a feeding. There is signage throughout the aquarium and we found ourselves reading and learning a lot during our visit. When we visited the ticket price at the door was 53.76 per adult. You can also book tickets online and if you are going as a trio you may want to consider getting a platinum membership which gives two guest tickets and unlimited access. You may also want to consider a membership if you really enjoy the aquarium and live in the area. They have lockers for members but you can rent one if you bring a loonie. You can leave and come back in most days but make sure you get a stamp on your hand from staff. The aquarium got pretty busy towards the middle of the day but we found some exhibit areas do not get too busy. We also found despite the crowds it was pretty easy to get food and we enjoyed the fish and chips. The aquarium promotes Oceanwise seafood and we did not realize that this concept originally came from the Vancouver Aquarium. There are quite a few picnic tables outside too and you are able to bring in outside food. We parked in the parking lot by the aquarium and did a full day parking pass for $17. The Vancouver Aquarium is in Stanley Park and we spent a few more hours after visiting the Aquarium going around Stanley Park and parking in different areas to see certain points of interest, landmarks and viewpoints. Several friends recommended the aquarium and we would highly recommend it to family and friends in the future.

Fun way to spend time in Vancouver! Enjoyed the live animals, their behaviors, interactions and information.

We had a great visit at the Vancouver Aquarium. Very nice facility with lots of fishes and other animals to see! Highly recommended, you'll have a great time there!

Go early to avoid crowds & school kids. Review map to insure you don’t miss anything. Parking is reasonable again, if you go early.

This week we decided to visit the Vancouver Aquarium, and the experience was great. We stayed there for 3 hours which was enough to explore the entire place, and see the animal shows. There was also a limited time dragon exhibit, that let people touch a living reptile! Every exhibit had a animal in it, and they even had my son's favorite animal there, even though we had a blast here, I understand that they can't have orcas, or beluga whales, but they could add the penguins and dolphins back. Also they could lower the food prices. Overall this is a good tourist spot!

Small aquarium located in Stanley Park. A lot of Kid actives. Nice modern design. Handicap/wheelchair accessible. Has a ground level floor and a basement with elevator. Gift shops on both floors and a restaurant with outdoor seating at the front entrance. No PEVs for the handicap. Large gift shop at exist. Outdoors it has an otter exhibit, shark tank, rescue seals/sea lions walk and an ice cream shop. I was expecting more jellyfish and seahorses, my favorites. No sea dragons. Has a small bird aviary with tortoises, sloth and monkey. They have a wide selection of aquatic animals such as fish, corals and anemone and a dragon. No penguins which one normally finds in an aquarium. Worth going to but can be crowded with student field trips, and familes with prams. Worth going to but it was crowded when I went there so I spent like 3 to 5 hours. Great gift shop. .

The jellyfish and otters were my favorite but my friends child loved the fish, reptiles and amphibians. It is not inexpensive but after having a friend who rehabbed animals I know that you are also paying for the wonderful habitats for the amazing animals so think of the expense as paying for entertainment, education and animal preservation.

We had a great time! We were surprised by how huge it was and how many amazing animals were there to see.

Nice exhibit with lots to see. Similar aquariums can of course be found all over the world but this was fun for a couple of hours. Also seems to be an ethical place (resquing Marine mammals etc.) which I find mportant. In my opinion this is really the only thing worth doing in an overrated Stanley park.

Very easy entry with the pre-purchase tickets. When we arrived, the line to purchase tickets at the site was extremely long, but we were able to direct entry quickly.

Wonderful experience and worth doing multiple time. Great value for money, with so much to see and do. A bit crowded, but worth it for all the amazing and interesting things to see. Plan for a few hours, as the place is huge and there is so much to look at.

A well maintained and kept Aquarium with some great displays from fish to reptiles to the sealions outside. Its always a little sad to see wild animals kept in captivity even those that have been rescued and as is the case most places a larger space for them to move about in would be preferable especially for the Sealions and otters. We stopped in the cafe beforehand for a drink and the prices were comparable with other Vancouver tourist places. The admission price of around £25.00 ($47cad) isnt too bad for around 90 minutes enjoyment. Two months before arriving I tried to book animal experiences but they were all sold out, so if you intend to do these plan well in advance. All in all a fascinating look into the world below the waves

It was a lovely aquarium and we had a great time! The sharks were the highlights and we loved the talks they had.

We had a great time visiting the Vancouver Aquarium as a family. It was clean, well organized, and had plenty to see for both kids and adults. Our child especially loved the sea otters and jellyfish. It's a great place to spend a few hours and definitely worth visiting if you're in Vancouver.

This an awesome aquarium. Lots to do and see. Watching the sea otters get fed was so much fun. The staff was friendly and everything was well maintained and clean. Would definitely visit again.

This aquarium has timed tickets which is a joke. Overpriced, you can’t see the exhibits because there are so many rude people! Stay away the aquarium!

Really busy on a rainy day. Getting seats in cafe is a nightmare. The hot chocolate is awful avoid. Viewing spaces and attractions rammed on wet days. Lots to see however and a great range of animals.

It was a great experience. A small but very intimate aquarium with great attention to the area and environment. Reasonably .

Very fun, especially the shows with otters , seals and viewing all the aquarium water tanks fillies with beautiful sea life!

Birthday party it was Greta the staff was friendly and overall atmosphere was friendly

Excellent staff at Vancouver Aquarium. They seem really committed to helping you get the best experience and they were very autism friendly when we asked for help. It was very busy when we were there so we appreciated their expertise. Loved the otter feeding and sea lion training. And absolutely love the conservation work that happens there.

This was a favourite for all our family and tickets off so many different animals we wanted to see while in Canada. It is very different to any aquarium in Australia that we have been to as the wide variety of species is unbelievable. It was very busy on the day we went and you needed to be early for any of the feedings as it was difficult to see. We stayed for four hours and could have stayed a lot longer but parking was our issue. This is a must in Vancouver and while it was expensive, it was good value in our opinion

The Vancouver Aquarium is a gem and a must-visit if you're exploring Stanley Park. They have an incredible variety of animals, from playful sea otters and fascinating axolotls to an adorable sloth. The exhibits are well-designed, and it's easy to spend several hours exploring. One of the highlights of our visit was the Humpback Whale 360 experience—it was immersive and definitely worth checking out. Whether you're traveling with family or just love marine life, the Vancouver Aquarium is well worth a visit.

Great aquarium! So much to see and do. Good food too. Perfect for a rainy day. Enjoyed seeing all the different animals.

While the Vancouver Aquarium is not massive, it is definitely worth spending 2 to 3 hours exploring its various pavilions. A major highlight is the 4D cinema, where you can experience a short movie enhanced with aromas, water splashes, and physical vibrations. For an additional 10 CAD, you can further upgrade your visit at the VR station (two shows available). There is also a small interactive lab where you can gently touch some of the marine life. Surprisingly, one of my favorite parts wasn't a marine animal at alI, the best was to enjoy seeing a sloth up close in the rainforest pavilion. The aquarium offers daily programs and shows. Ticket prices vary throughout the week and can be purchased in advance via various portals (with some you can get a small discount). Buying your tickets ahead of time is highly recommended, especially for weekends.

Excellent aquarium - minus whales and large sharks -- with an assortment of interesting fish, anemone, eels, small sharks, Jellyfish and octopus. Seals and sea lions are easy to view, sea otters always a hit. Different areas mean different type of sea creatures. Everything very well labeled. Chicken fingers were also good. And relatively inexpensive for an aquarium. Surrounding Stanley Park is a must visit. Recommended.

Give the „Dragon’s“ exhibit a miss: The enclosures were small, filled with fake plants, minimal hides, and evidence of stress, like the Gila monster pressing it’s head against the wall. We were given the excuse that it is a temporary exhibit. However, temporary or not, these living animals deserve bioactive environments with live plants and real wood like the amphibians have in the neighbouring exhibit. Choosing to bypass these standards for the "Dragons" exhibit felt like commercial turnaround was prioritised over animal welfare. But, animals are not props for entertainment. If a natural, enriching habitat for a temporary exhibit cannot be provided, then live animals shouldn’t be hosted. The educational goals of this gallery could have been achieved through advanced 3D models (like the ones that ironically were already in front of the enclosures), interactive digital media, or laser imagery (holograms). A few other things that were subpar during our visit: lots of freshwater aquariums with blue green algae (Cyanobacteria) including the new axolotl enclosures, (axolotls had very small gills frills—unclear if rescues or just stressed), scale loss and sluggish behaviour of fish in the huge tropical exhibit aquarium including the arapaima, eye injury of one of the large fish in the octopus enclosure and unusual behaviour of one of their sloth residents, when we inquired, we were told she was just „weird“, even though her behaviour might have had something to do with the injury in her back foot, or something else that is hopefully being investigated. Finally, I truly think the tubular tank under the sea lion enclosure where the fish swim in small never-ending circles should be closed down. Despite all of those things, we had a nice family day out. We appreciate what the aquarium does for its rescues and so we go to support that; my family that lives in BC even have memberships. We really enjoyed the informative session about the stellar sea lions. The commentator was very knowledgeable and seemed to really enjoy her job, as did the other trainers. The bathrooms were clean, the food was a bit expensive but good and there were other exhibits that were beautifully maintained. We also enjoyed looking around the gift shop on our way out. They have some very creative merchandise, so if you visit, plan some time for that.

Today the aquarium was extremely busy. There was school bus loads children and I found that for two adults one baby and two children 100 and some dollars is just ridiculous price wise. I know that the money goes to a good cost for the aquarium there’s no doubt about that however a baby a four year-old a six-year-old 180 some dollars is a lot of money and the amount of people that were there we hardly got to see all of it. There just was not enough time. However, the movie in 40 was fabulous. I really recommend if you go to the aquarium to see that the sea lions or seals put on an amazing show as they were coming around the kids just love them.

Well laid out and informative aquarium with some added highlights of sea lions, sea otters and seals and a sloth! Staff were engaged and gave good talks. Enjoyed the 4d film. Lovely walk through Stanley Park to the venue and on our way back we saw wild sea otters in the harbour

Easy to get to from the park on the walking trail. Good for people in a wheelchair, loved the rainforest area but could be bigger. The gift shop was very big with lots of jewellery and other small items but no iron on patches. The whole area is going cashless

Incredible aquarium that was a ton of fun for the entire family. We used public transportation to get to the aquarium. Had a beautiful stroll through the park for about half a mile from the bus stop to the aquarium entrance. Very clean and friendly staff. The kids loved seeing axolotls.

There were a myriad of exhibits at the Aquarium. Although all of the fish exhibits were nice, I enjoyed the rescue exhibits the most. The sea lions, the seals and the otters were my favorite. The arctic ice display posters were very informative too!

Loved the overall experience in a great part of the city. Fabulous exhibits and animals - much more than just fish. We thoroughly enjoyed the visit, which was a couple hours in length. One tip: don’t buy your tix through TripAdvisor. Unfortunately the aquarium doesn’t recognize them as pre-purchased tickets for some reason, so we ended up waiting in line with everyone else who was purchasing their tickets.

I enjoyed watching the seal feeding. It's very family friendly--there's an indoor playground for the younger kids/toddlers. For early elementary, there's a tidepool type experience you can do. It can get quite crowded during peak times.

We took the bus from downtown Vancouver to Stanley Park and then walked to the aquarium from there. The location is a bit of a walk from the bus drop-off, but the walk through Stanley Park is very pleasant and makes for a nice lead-in to the visit. We spent about two hours exploring the aquarium and taking in the wide variety of marine life on display. I particularly enjoyed seeing the different species of fish and the beautiful jellyfish exhibits. The aquarium features many fascinating aquatic species. Watching the sea otters outside was also a highlight—they were very active and entertaining. The atmosphere was very enjoyable because it wasn’t busy when we visited, which made it easy to take our time moving through the exhibits and reading about the different species and their habitats. The displays are informative and give a good look at marine ecosystems from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. We ended the visit by stopping at the gift shop and picking up a few souvenirs to remember the experience. Overall, it was a relaxing and interesting visit, especially for anyone interested in marine life.

My adult son and I visited this and were just amazed. This truly is the best aquarium we have been to in the world. It was reasonably priced and we spent all afternoon there. The rescue work they do too along the coast just made this a must visit place. It's a lot bigger than you think and despite the queue initially to get in you did not feel overcrowded. They have a wonderful collection of birds and mammals too. Everything was very clean, tidy and all the fish and creatures looked happy. Added bonus was seeing the Axolotls.

We went on Sunday before family day. It was very crowded but organized. A lot of staff to help you enjoy you experience. A nice canteen area with tasty food. Reasonable pricing. A little planning goes a long way,purchase tickets before you go avoid long line up.

This was a nice place to visit and spend a few hours at! It felt a bit crowded, but that’s expected on a Saturday morning. There were lots of exhibits to explore and the outdoor area was my favorite. The otters are so fun to watch and there are sea lions and seals as well. There’s also more than sea life such as snakes, monkeys, a sloth, and more. We (2 people in their late 20’s) spent a little over 2 hours here. Overall, my expectations were met, but not exceeded.