{"id":3019,"date":"2013-10-18T09:35:13","date_gmt":"2013-10-18T13:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/?p=3019"},"modified":"2023-09-25T15:33:34","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T19:33:34","slug":"ripleys-aquarium-of-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/ripleys-aquarium-of-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Family’s visit to Ripley’s Aquarium Of Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s here… it’s finally here! Ripley’s Aquarium has opened its doors in Toronto.\u00a0 I have been\u00a0waiting for\u00a0this day for over a year now.\u00a0 In anticipation, I’ve been speaking about the aquarium to my 3 year old son as I needed another human being to be as excited about the opening as I am.\u00a0 Surprisingly, I was still slightly more excited than him.\u00a0 While the\u00a0aquarium officially opened yesterday, I waited a day…yes, a FULL day to make\u00a0my way there.<\/p>\n

Here are a few of the highlights:<\/p>\n

Canadian Waters<\/h4>\n

When you first enter, you go through the Canadian Waters exhibit.\u00a0 I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised to see the amazing and varied\u00a0fish that live\u00a0right in our own backyard.\u00a0 The exhibit also includes habitat from the Atlantic and Pacific ocean.\u00a0 Throughout the exhibit there are\u00a0informative signs and interactive learning stations for all ages.\"Ripley<\/a><\/p>\n

Dangerous Lagoon<\/h4>\n

The most magnificent thing about the aquarium, the reason you want to… NEED TO GO, is the Lagoon.\u00a0 It’s\u00a0honestly one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen.\u00a0The Lagoon is filled with sharks, sea turtles, unique fish\u00a0and\u00a0splendid marine plants and algae. You can either walk at your own pace or go on the moving sidewalk which will take\u00a0you through the exhibit in 16 minutes (if you stand still).\u00a0 We did a bit of both.\u00a0 While I was in awe of the remarkable\u00a0marine life,\u00a0my three year old was a little intimidated by\u00a0some of the sharks and\u00a0my 9 month old watched in amazement.\"Ripley's<\/a> \"Ripley's<\/a><\/p>\n

Discovery Centre<\/h4>\n

This area is a perfect place\u00a0to let your little ones run around and take a break from viewing the exhibits.\u00a0\u00a0There is\u00a0a big yellow submarine,\u00a0a few slides, a glass tunnel\u00a0where you can crawl right through an\u00a0aquarium, and if\u00a0you want to\u00a0get\u00a0your hands a little wet,\u00a0there is an\u00a0area where you can\u00a0touch\u00a0Horseshoe Crabs.\"Ripley's<\/a> \"Ripley's<\/a><\/p>\n

The Gallery, Ray Bay & Planet Jellies<\/h4>\n

The Gallery features a variety of delicate species from around the world.\u00a0\u00a0Here you’ll discover\u00a0living corals, venomous fish, electric eels, seahorses, sea dragons, cuttlefish, piranhas, and more.\u00a0\u00a0There is also a huge\u00a0exhibit of stingrays where daily\u00a0feeding shows are held.\u00a0 Next on the ‘journey’ is the beautiful, yes, BEAUTIFUL display of jellyfish that continually\u00a0change colour. One of my favourite\u00a0on display is the “baby”\u00a0jellyfish.\"Ripley's<\/a> \"Ripley's<\/a><\/p>\n

Touch Tanks & Life Support System<\/h4>\n

As you make your way towards the Touch Tanks you pass the Life Support System, which as the name states, is the marine species life line.\u00a0 This is a behind the scenes look of how the aquarium operates, filters and provides water to the various galleries. This aquarium requires all the processes detailed in this link https:\/\/airwaterice.com\/collections\/di-deionization<\/a> to maintain the cleanliness and quality of its water. The Touch Tanks is a great place to get up and close with the animals you just saw behind the glass.\u00a0\u00a0Roll up your sleeve and reach down to touch one of the tame marine species including Bamboo Sharks and a variety of stingrays.\"Ripley\"<\/a><\/p>\n

For more information, check out Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada <\/a>website.<\/p>\n

TIPS<\/h4>\n

– Go in the morning. We went right when the aquarium opens and it was practically empty.\u00a0You can take your time going through the exhibits and your kid\u00a0can “run” around without much\u00a0worry. By the time we left it was getting much busier.
\n– It’s easily accessible by subway but if you are\u00a0driving, park at the lot off Simcoe Street south (convention centre parking).\u00a0 The elevators take you right to the entrance of the aquarium.
\n– The entire building is stroller accessible and friendly (no stairs).\u00a0There\u00a0is\u00a0lots of room to maneuver around, so bring the stroller if you need.
\n– There’s a caf\u00e9 area where you can either purchase food or bring your own (located in the Discovery Centre)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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