The Vancouver Aquarium’s next adult-only evening is set for September 20 from 6 to 10 pm. The Great Salmon Run 4-D Experience will premiere at the event, showcasing one of nature’s most amazing events. After Hours at The Aquarium offers a chance to explore the Aquarium’s galleries and exhibits without strollers and impatient little ones.
[Mike McDermid (with Yew Restaurant Executive Chef Ned Bell) demonstrates the proper way to touch a sunflower sea star during World Oceans Day]
Highlights of the evening include:
– BBC Earth’s The Great Salmon Run 4-D Experience
– Salmon CSI – An interactive salmon dissection examining the inner workings of a salmon while highlighting the challenges they face to survive
– Hands-on learning sessions in the Wet lab – An opportunity to touch sea stars and urchins
– Swimming Against the Stream: The Sustainability of Salmon in BC presentation by Mike McDermid from Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program
– Dolphin show
After Hours at The Aquarium
Date: September 20, 6 to 10 pm
Venue: Vancouver Aquarium, 845 Avison Way, Vancouver
Tickets: $21; Vancouver Aquarium members $13.25; reserve online