Vancouver Aquarium Admission Ticket
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Vancouver, Canada
- 1 to 8 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
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Overview
Discover the wonders of the oceans with this skip-the-line Vancouver Aquarium admission ticket. During your visit, admire more than 65,000 different animals from various marine ecosystems. Watch interpreter-led animal presentations, explore interactive exhibits, meet sea otters and sea lions, and learn about the aquarium's rescue and rehabilitation work. You also have access to a 4D movie theater and interactive pools.
- Marvel at more than 65,000 creatures including dolphins, sharks, and sea otters
- Visit a variety of shows and interactive exhibits to learn about marine conservation
- Pet sea stars and other animals at interactive touch pools
- Scan your phone for direct entry and skip the long lines
What's Included
- All shows, training sessions, feeding sessions and interpretive delivery
- The 4D Theatre Experience
- Wet Lab Exploration
- Clownfish Cove
- 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)
Meeting and Pickup
Operating hours
- 03/09/2026 - 05/15/2026
Monday - Sunday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Departure Point
- Vancouver Aquarium, 845 Avison Way, Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 3E2 Canada
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.5
based on 128 reviews
Jason_H, Mar 2026
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!
Mangesh_S, Mar 2020
The overall experience of visiting the Vancouver aquarium was great.
Consider 3-4hrs of family time with kids or friends, the cafe is great.
Do try the Blue Rasberry slush with ice cream, it's super yummy.
If you are a local resident with a family size of 4, it's advisable to take an annual membership as it's more cost-beneficial and you can plan 3-4 trips in a year as summer has lots of funfilled activities and programs for kids. In addition, lots of volunteering opportunities for High school and Univesity students who enjoy marine life.
Zhao_D, Dec 2019
kids love this place. A lot of things to see and play. They also have a 4 D theatre. You can spend a few hours there.
jimsI6752NY, Nov 2019
Great venue for kids and adults. Knowledgeable and friendly staff helps make for an enjoyable experience.
tahirahsharif, Nov 2019
I visited out of peak season on a weekday so it wasn’t packed, which was really nice! Really great attractions & demonstrations. Definitely worth a visit while you’re here especially with little ones.
Sarah_N, Nov 2019
Our visit to the aquarium was great! Lots to see. Parking was difficult to find, it was a busy day. The penguins were a big hit!
Christopher_T, Nov 2019
We had such a great day as a family learning about sea life and seeing the creatures we share this planet with. I was a little sad that the dolphin was alone....I hope they correct that! Overall, great place to make memories
disneygal72, Aug 2019
Many wonderful things to see there. Best thing about this place is they rescue!! The seals, dolphins and otters there were all rescued for one reason or another, they aren’t being held captive!!
While there we aquadopted an otter that was rescued. Would love to go again!!
Macey_E, Jul 2019
The aquarium was phenomenal! My kiddos enjoyed it and we stayed well over 3 hours. Although the movie and exhibit on ocean trash was sad, they learned from it and we all purchased reusable straws that we used the entire vacation. The otters were amazing!
Voyager09383150308, Jun 2019
We had a long layover in Vancouver and decided to head to a few places around the city, starting with the aquarium. As tourists, we trusted the reviews and the word of mouth reputation that preceded our choice to visit. Regrettably, were a bit let down by the lack of things to do. The aquarium is much smaller than we anticipated. The otters were the highlight of the trip and fun to watch at feeding time. There are a few small sections with fishes, and a small rainforest (surprisingly, as soon as we stepped inside of the Butterfly exhibit, one of the pink flamingoes ate the very beautiful blue butterfly flying by the entrance). The dominant theme throughout the aquarium was plastic pollution, only to be offset by hundreds of plastic trinkets in the gift shop. Overall, it was a pricey detour (understandably, it's very very costly to feed and care for the animals) and not long lived - we spent approx 60-90 minutes here, incl the 4d movie, and visiting the Otters three times). I give it two stars for the work they are doing with animals that cannot be released to the wild, but the program and facilities seem tired and in need of a overhaul.
Amber_S, Jun 2019
This was so much fun to see all of the animals and be able to see the different shows that they put on.
Lidia M, Mar 2018
I loved the aquarium! There were many exhibits to see. A must see in Vancouver.
susan_h, Jan 2018
I used the hop on hop off bus to the stop in Stanley Park, excellent option when you have no other transport. The aquarium is well laid out and interesting. A great experience
Jason_O, Oct 2017
This was one of the must do on our list. I heard and seen so many great things about the aquarium and it was everything and more then we had expected. We had a truly great time and encourage everyone to add this to your must do list!
Pam_C, Sep 2017
This is a small aquarium in a spectacular piece of Vancouver. Lots of outdoor exhibits so it is not a rainy day activity. Certainly not the most impressive aquarium we have seen but it was fun and you got close to the animals in their habitats. Nice food court with healthy food options.
Eric S, Sep 2017
Great experience with entertaining and educational shows dolphins, seals, sea otters, penguins - a great variety!
Ryan V, Aug 2017
This is a no-brainer! If you're planning on going to the Vancouver Aquarium I highly recommend using the Viator ticket option. It saves you money and goes directly to your email. The aquarium was an easy to manage size and we were able to see everything we wanted in an afternoon. A lovely place to start or end a day in Stanley Park!
Adrienne_H, May 2017
A great way to start our Vancouver stay. Parking was easy when we arrived at opening time, and we enjoyed the many exhibits and displays. Lots of varieties of jellyfish on exhibit - more than other aquariums have.
Wayne D, Apr 2017
Really enjoyed the Aquarium. Lots of marine life to see and live shows. It was raining the day I came, but that's normal in the northwest. The layout of the Aquarium made it easy to see everything easily.
Jeri J, Nov 2016
This was the only site that I could find that offered a discount on admission to the Vancouver Aquarium.
It worked beautifully. Easy-peasy. I will check here before booking trips in Vancouver in the future!
Deborah R, Sep 2016
Excellent aquarium. We loved it. Lots to see, and buying our ticket ahead of time through Viator meant we walked right and didn't have to stand on line!
Dale_M, Sep 2016
Aquarium was good. I expected a little more with the other reviews. 4D was fun, but animal, not aquarium related.
Cindi K, Sep 2016
One could spend all day at the aquarium, though the dolphin show left much to be desired this year. Situated in Stanley Park, it is the perfect setting and a day well-spent.
Joel_J, Aug 2016
terrific place to visit. this was our first visit in vancouver. Via viator you get to save on admissions. highly recommended
Anny W, Aug 2016
Was surprised at how small it actually was. Thought we'd be able to spend a whole day there, but it only took a couple of hours to get through. Snack and drink prices were very high, and the crowds were crazy.
Kristen K, Jul 2016
Great aquarium! Loved the Ray touch tank! Got to see the Dolphins show, meet a real penguin and saw really great displays
Wendy C, Jun 2016
Fantastic place for kids- and the inner explorer kid in you. We got to touch the sting rays which was pretty awesome. Nothing short of a good aquarium experience.
Wendy_H, May 2016
This place is absolutely amazing. Kids get to pet rays and the grounds are magnificent. I bought my tickets through viator and didn't have to wait in line. A great experience all around.
Jon T, Apr 2016
Very cool aquarium. We spent about a half day there seeing all the exhibits, as well as the 4D movie experience. Well worth it! Only downside was the number of people attending while we were there--it was crowded.
Rachel S, Oct 2015
Great aquarium we particularly enjoyed and amazon exhibit.
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