The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre has everything that an aquatic fan would want to see. It is an interactive and educational center that takes you to the bottom of the ocean to experience aquatic plants and animals from all over the world. Adults and children love to visit this fun science center located in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia.



The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Center is involved in commendable conservation efforts and saving precious species of aquatic plants and animals. Its efforts in protecting the sea turtles of the Pacific Coast have been recognized the world over. This area of British Columbia earlier had large number of sea turtles called the Leatherback turtles, but the fishermen and sailing boats have reduced their numbers so much that these are now on the endangered list.

The salmon conservation program is another important activity of the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre, which tracks salmon and schools of salmon to ensure the fish are able to make their famous trek upstream to spawn. It also protects different species of salmon from over fishing by educating the public on these great fish and their epic journey.

The center is a great opportunity for kids to learn about marine mammals, including whales, dolphins, sea lions, seals, and otters. In addition to running great conservation programs for these marine mammals and maintaining a great rescue program that regularly rescues wayward marine mammals and allows them to recuperate before returning them to the wild. For visitors, the center offers a great exhibit of marine mammals, including their new dolphin that has just recently been moved to the center.

The center offers a unique combination of fun and learning for kids. Its interactive programs offer great glimpses of aquatic plant and animal life. The tide pool allows them to handle this wonderful wildlife like sea urchins and sand dollars. So the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Center offers the entire family a combination of education and fun.

At the center kids and adults can go behind the scenes and get close and personal to their favorite marine animals. The Beluga whale tour, for instance, allows visitors to touch the gentle giants, train the whales, and make them cook their dinner! Other trainer tours allow visitors to see what goes on behind the scenes at the center. You can literally sleep with the fishes if you have the time to spend the night in the aquarium!

Exhibits showcasing the variety of aquatic flora and fauna near and around British Columbia are also showcased at the Center. Here you would be amazed to see the rich diversity of these marine animals like salmon, various fishes, crustaceans and various plants and that are in this area.

For those individuals wishing to travel many miles from Vancouver and deep into the tropical rainforests of South America, look no further than the great Amazon Rainforest exhibit filled with unique and interesting creatures that are native to the Amazon River and river basin.

Adults and children alike are sure to enjoy a visit to the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Center, so plan your trip today! The center is located in the lovely Stanley Park a mere five minutes from downtown Vancouver.