vancouver aquarium

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during our walk through stanley park, we went to the vancouver aquarium to check out the dolphins and sea otters and the beluga whales.  it was a drizzling rain and gloomy.  


the aquarium has some indoor and some outdoor exhibits, which we did not quite realize going into it.  the aquarium was quite easy to get around and had a number of above tank and beside the tank viewing spots (especially important for the whales and dolphin viewing).  


we went to a few different shows, dolphins, beluga whales, seals and sea otters, while we were there.  we loved seeing the large mammals.  the shows were definitely written for children, but we learned some new little tidbits, particularly in the beluga show.  it was also interesting to see the exhibit on the local northwest coast.    

the best part (and i cannot believe i forgot to put this part) was the rescued pacific white-sided dolphin, daisy.   if you head to the bottom of the tank, pull out your camera.  as we were standing there, she goes to the top of the tank, breathes some air and then bee-lines to the bottom where she stands at attention ready for her picture.  once you have had your fill of pictures of her, she will move to the next camera.  it is amazing.  see the pictures!


Look at her checking out the camera
the cafeteria and food at the aquarium is outside, which i imagine would be wonderful in the summer.  they did not have any space heaters or other heating device available while eating or viewing the exhibits outside.  i was a little surprised given that the average vancouver temperature is 50F or lower FIVE months a year.  try eating a grilled cheese in gloves!  my goodness!


overall though, we really enjoyed the aquarium and just wished when we had gone in nicer weather.

times visited: 1
time in aquarium: 2 1/2 hrs
overall: A-

Comments

  1. Anonymous10/15/2011 3:18 PM

    nice

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  2. Sydney Aquarium10/15/2011 3:23 PM

    It is heart warming to see those dolphin swimming and interact with you.

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