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With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to beloved sloth Hurricane, who has passed away at 29. ❤️
Known for her curious nature and special bond with her care team, Hurricane brought joy to countless visitors and leaves behind lasting memories. She will be deeply missed.
Warm up on a crisp fall day with a cozy cup of Bat's Brew hot chocolate, served in a souvenir bat mug you can take home. Each brew also comes with a Halloween cookie! Only available during Fin-tastic Fall.
Today is Reptile and Amphibian Awareness day, and the amphibian news you've all been waiting for is here: the baby axolotls are now on display! Find them in our Amazing Axolotls exhibit. #axolotl #babyanimals
Who says spa days are just for humans? Swing by the Amazon Gallery to see our Animal Care team groom our mature fruit bats—an all-new animal program, only during Fin-tastic Fall!
ALT A small bat is wrapped in a green cloth, being gently handled with an orange-gloved hand.
Don't miss our Underwater Pumpkin Carving shows — on twice a day, every day from October 17-31! Join our divers in the Pacific Canada gallery at 11:30 am or 2:00 pm as they transform glowing pumpkins into magical jack-o'-lanterns beneath the waves.
Temporary Exhibit Closure: The B.C. Wild Coast exhibit will be drained and closed beginning Mon, Oct. 26 for a routine inspection. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding
ALT Outdoor aquatic exhibit at the Vancouver Aquarium featuring a covered dock with the Canadian flag and surrounded by trees.
Today is #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, and we have some exciting news about the scarlet ibis: another of Rouge's eggs has hatched! Look for the new chick in its nest in the treetops above the Amazon gallery. 🐣
Today is #WorldEggDay! Glass #frogs get their name from the translucent skin on their abdomen and legs, but they can have varying patterns that are visible from above, including a spotted pattern which mimics a clutch of glass frog eggs! 🐸 🥚
Happy #WorldOctopusDay!
The giant Pacific octopus is the largest species of octopus in the world, and it possesses the largest number of suction cups of any species — around 280 per arm for over 2,000 total!
ALT An octopus with long, curling tentacles is swimming underwater in a clear, turquoise sea.
Rue and Tesla are checking out the new plant life added to the Amazon gallery! Anthurium plants — commonly called tailflowers or flamingo flowers — are often found growing on the surface of other plants, a strategy known as epiphytism. 🐒 🌺
ALT Two black tamarins are perched on a tree branch surrounded by lush green ferns and bright red anthurium flowers. The background features a textured rock wall.
Raise a glass with us at Toast to the Coast, an all-new 19+ tasting experience! Explore the aquarium after hours as you savour passed canapes and stop by gourmet tasting stations highlighting fall flavours and sustainable seafood, thoughtfully paired with two complimentary wines.
To learn more or purchaser your all-inclusive tickets today, visit vanaqua.org/explore/special-…
We have exciting news — BABY AXOLOTLS have hatched behind the scenes at the Amazing Axolotls exhibit! They are growing fast, and have already developed front legs since hatching a few weeks ago! They won't be on display just yet — but stay tuned! #axolotls #babyaxolotls
Need Oktoberfest plans for this weekend? Join us on Saturday, October 3rd for Fish and Sips: Oktoberfish, a 19+ after-hours event! For just $35, enjoy aquarium access from 7 to 10, plus live polka music, a one-of-a-kind pumpkin carving show, and an exclusive bat grooming session.
And of course, we'll have bratwurst, pretzels and beer available for purchase — plus other selections! Get your tickets now at vanaqua.org/explore/special-…
Our #SeaOtterAwarenessWeek Meet the Otters series comes to an end with the one and only Joey! Thanks for joining us throughout the week!
Our penultimate profile post for #SeaOtterAwarenessWeek features Katmai! She might be the easiest otter to pick out at a glance – watch this video to find out why! 🦦
Rialto is next up in our #SeaOtterAwarenessWeek Meet the Otters series! Learn all about how to spot our resident Washingtonian! 🦦
Our Meet the Otters series continues this #SeaOtterAwareness Week with Kunik! If you notice an otter enjoying some alone time, there's a good chance it's her - but watch this video and you'll know how to tell for sure! 🦦
You got the inside scoop on Luna, so here's part 2 of our #SeaOtterAwarenessWeek series with Tofino! Rescued just a month apart from Tofino, the two are similar in appearance and can be tough to differentiate — we hope these videos can help you out!