Symbolic Adoptions directly support Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society and will help give our patients a second chance at life. Adoptions also make great gifts for any animal lover on your list!
Adoptions are $30, downloadable, and include:
Rescued: August 1, 2016
A Northern sea otter pup who was found starving and near death on a Washington State beach.
Rescued: March 7, 2021
Rescued from a beach in Port Hardy after becoming separated from her mother.
Rescued: July 13 and June 17, 2024
A special edition adoption of Luna & Tofino - the two female rescued sea otter pups.
Rescued: May 27, 2025
Zeus became the first patient of the 2025 season after being found alone on the beach in White Rock. He was estimated to be just two days old at the time of rescue.
Rescued: July 13 and June 17, 2024
A special edition adoption of Luna & Tofino - the two female rescued sea otter pups.
Rescued: August 2, 2024
Rescued near the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club after becoming separated from her mother. A quirky seal who was often spotted in a sitting pose and became a fan favourite.
Rescued: February 4, 2024
A loggerhead sea turtle that was rescued after being found cold-stunned near Pedder Bay B.C. Currently undergoing treatment.
Rescued: June 3, 2025
Pierogi is the second seal pup admitted to our facility in 2025. He was rescued after being found alone and in distress, weighing just 5.9 kg
Rescued: May 5, 2017
The California sea lion who beat the odds after suffering from small calibre gunshot wounds to the face.
Donnelly Rescued: May 23, 2021
Dory Born: July 20, 2021
The first mother-daughter Rescue Centre patients.
Rescued: March 7, 2021
Rescued from a beach in Port Hardy after becoming separated from her mother.
Rescued: May 27, 2025
Zeus became the first patient of the 2025 season after being found alone on the beach in White Rock. He was estimated to be just two days old at the time of rescue.
Rescued: June 3, 2025
Pierogi is the second seal pup admitted to our facility in 2025. He was rescued after being found alone and in distress, weighing just 5.9 kg
Rescued: June 6, 2025
Rescued from Alert Bay after concerned members of the public monitored him for 24 hours without seeing his mom. Currently in care at the Rescue Centre.
Rescued: July 1, 2025
Lily was found tucked under a dinghy at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club. Weighing just 6.7 kg and still covered in lanugo, she needed urgent care.
Rescued: July 4, 2025
Barry was rescued after being monitored for an extended period without any sign of his mother. He's a vocal pup who loves to swim!
Rescued: July 8, 2025
Nelson was rescued due to maternal separation and wounds. Now healing well, he’s a curious pup who loves to sit upright and peek over the edge of his tub.
Rescued: July 15, 2025
Rescued from the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, the pup was found with its placenta still attached and struggling to stay afloat with no mother in sight.
Rescued: July 22, 2025
Mr. Potato Head was found lethargic and without his mother and was admitted to the rescue centre for care.
Rescued: July 24, 2025
DeePee was rescued from Sidney after concerned members of the public monitored him for 24 hours without seeing his mom.
