Vancouver Aquarium

The Vancouver Aquarium has become the largest aquarium in Canada and one of the five largest in North America. The Aquarium is home to over 70,000 amazing animals. Each year 80,000 school children learn about aquatic life through our school programs.  More than 35,000,000 people have visited the Aquarium since 1956.  Located in Stanley Park, the Aquarium is open to visitors from around the world 365 days a year. The annual operating budget for 2009 is $23 million.  Admissions, programs, groups, membership, retail operations, and food services account for 81% of the Aquarium's operating budget while charitable contributions, donations and restricted grants comprise the remainder. Recently they open a 4D theatre inside the aquarium.