Vancouver Aquarium fully reopens Monday after pandemic closure
Posted August 16, 2021 7:31 am.
Last Updated August 16, 2021 7:55 am.
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – After being closed for more than a year, the Vancouver Aquarium is fully reopening its doors to the public as of Monday.
The aquarium was forced to shut down in September 2020 due to revenue losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
At the time, Ocean Wise had said it was “temporarily pausing public programming” to “focus on transforming to a new model” that addressed the financial impact of the health crisis. Ocean Wise added it was also taking the time to focus on accelerating ocean conservation.
Feeling pretty lucky today!
Sneak peek with some special guests @vanaqua with Senor Cinco greeting us at the marine mammal rescue centre. #Vancouver #StanleyPark #Recovery pic.twitter.com/pbFCbNjxoF— Marcella Bernardo (@MBernardoNews) August 13, 2021
However, the aquarium announced in April of this year that it had been saved, saying a U.S. company was taking over ownership of the popular attraction from the Ocean Wise Conservation Association.
While the Vancouver Aquarium will begin welcoming visitors as of Monday, many COVID-19-related measures will remain in place.
The Vancouver Aquarium is excited to officially reopen on Monday, August 16th. Everyone is invited to come celebrate the reopening of one of the most iconic attractions in Vancouver. Check out https://t.co/mb55Y5vSsp to find out details. #vanaqua #lovevancouver pic.twitter.com/fPw86sasey
— Vancouver Aquarium (@vanaqua) August 11, 2021
They include managing capacity through an online guest reservation system. The new tool will allow people to schedule their visits to the aquarium to avoid overcrowding.
People can buy tickets and make their reservations on the aquarium’s website.
Masks also continue to be recommended for everyone over the age of 12 who are not fully vaccinated.
