Stanley Park Aquarium - Vancouver

Tiger Stingray from the Amazon

We couldn't believe the traffic once we entered Vancouver. First, was the traffic around an amusement park and then the traffic in the downtown area, especially when we approached the Lions Gate Bridge. We made it into the park to visit the Vancouver Aquarium. We found quite a few exciting exhibits here:

• Fish and animals from the Amazon River were interesting
• Fresh water sting rays were particularly colorful. 
• Tanks filled with different species of jellyfish, capture you into watching their motion.
• An excellent 4D film on sharks. 

The film focused on a few unique species. The Epaulette shark hides most of the time until the tide goes out when it feeds in the pools. If it gets caught on land, it can hold its breath and use its fine as feet to find another pool. The Tasseled Wobbegone Shark is camouflaged and hides in the coral, then uses its tail as a lure, sucking small fish into its mouth.  

Prospectors Point in Stanley Park

They also had exhibits on the Pacific coast and Arctic environment and of course otters, seals, and sea lions. We had hoped to see some of the other sights at Stanley Park, but parking was almost impossible on this holiday weekend. We did get numerous views as we rounded the peninsula before heading to camp. From what others told us, lots of interesting walks around the park.