What does the Vancouver Aquarium mean to you? That is the question we asked people when they made a donation towards our Save the Vancouver Aquarium campaign. Here’s what some of them said…
The Vancouver Aquarium is where I learned to love the ocean. I am now a marine scientist.
Megan
I have supported the Vancouver Aquarium for the last 6 years and visit with my grandchildren often, ages 6, 4 and 2. I think the education value they provide to children is vital in developing tomorrows leaders to take a strong interest in the ocean and environment.
Tom
I was a youth volunteer at the Aquarium from 2000-2004 and it was an incredible source of inspiration and I certainly would not be where I am today without my time as a volunteer at the Aquarium.
Michelle
I heard your amazing story from my friend living in BC. I live in a desert and don’t get the privilege to admire sea animals. Please protect them for me.
Shuo
A window into the precious life in our oceans, and a treasure chest of shared memories for generations of my family.
Eileen
As a child, I cherished my adopted killer whale through the adoption program (Surf A66). I also spent an incredible day of learning and fun with your marine mammal team quite a few years ago.
Haley
The level of care and compassion shown to all of the animals is unlike any other. This is one of my favorite aquariums in the world. I always make a point of visiting whenever I’m in Vancouver-area.
Catherine
I love this Aquarium. My husband proposed to me and then took me to the Aquarium and it’s one of my favorites I’ve ever been to!
Olivia
Little did I know that sea otters are a keystone species in our coastal marine ecosystem, that the bullfrog is an invasive species in many places, that piranha aren’t a danger to me, that not all penguins like the cold, or that the spiny lumpsucker is a golf ball-sized fish that lives in the waters surrounding Stanley Park. I’d never have known or seen any of these incredible creatures that I now love and defend had it not been for my frequent aquarium visits.
Adrienne
Great stories
Wherever Wouid one be without the wonderful
Vancoiver Aquarium where Research is happening every day and the joy of
Learning is taking place as I write . I am a great fan . A
Long time donor since it’s inception and so today’s donation is towards a meal for one of my little sea otters
The Aquarium means everything to me. We had a family membership for my entire childhood. In my adult life, I had a single membership for years, and when our first daughter was born (over 6 years ago), my wife and I got our own family membership. We go with our two daughters now all the time. We love the Aquarium dearly!