Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre, Vancouver

...aquariums and zoos worldwide the Vancouver Aquarium highlights its advantages as a world saver. In 1996 Vancouver vowed to never again capture cetaceans from the wild, and only obtain cetaceans from other facilities if they too were captured before 1996 (unless a rescue animal). They also claim a commitment to research and conservation, and there are certainly a few signs around the place letting you know their thoughts on the matter. There are also ...
...undoubtedly the main attraction at Vancouver Aquarium. Its not just the absurdity of their names (go on say it, belloooooooga) its well, the absurdity of them. These odd lumpy creatures are an arctic whale and are quite possibly the most fascinating animals I have ever seen. Dolphin faced, white, with a face that seems to smile at you, there are four to be found at Vancouver Aquarium. The Belugas put on a show a couple of times a day, and also do ...

post-it-note 11.01.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre, Vancouver

...get your entry tickets from Vancouver Tourism as they are discounted. There are lots of both indoor and outdoor areas with hands on exhibits where you can touch sea creatures such as urchins and sea stars (starfish). The beluga whale and dolphin shows were amazing. Yes, these mammals belong in the sea but the dolphins featured had been rescued with severe damage to their fins. I learned a lot from the dolphin displays about their behaviour. We visited ...

blake90 13.08.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre, Vancouver