Searching for a seal-iously adorable way to celebrate Mother's Day? Consider adopting a rescue animal. It's a thoughtful gesture that supports marine mammals' well-being throughout the year.
Each special edition adoption comes with a downloadable Mother’s Day-themed Animal Adoption Card and a chance to send an e-card to the special mother in your life.
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:
Donnelly Rescued: May 23, 2021
Dory Born: July 20, 2021
The first mother-daughter Rescue Centre patients.
Rescued: August 2, 2024
Rescued near the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club after becoming separated from her mother. A current patient at the Rescue Centre.
Rescued: July 13 and June 17, 2024
A special edition adoption of Luna & Tofino - the two female rescued sea otter pups.
Rescued: July 13 and June 17, 2024
A special edition adoption of Luna & Tofino - the two female rescued sea otter pups.
Rescued: June 17, 2024
A female sea otter pup who captured hearts worldwide with her story in 2024.
Rescued: July 13, 2024
A tiny newborn female sea otter pup found alone on Vargas Island with remnants of her umbilical cord still attached.
Rescued: May 28, 2024
Gustav became one of the first patients in 2024 after being found struggling to stay afloat near the docks at Mosquito Creek Marina.
Rescued: July 14, 2024
Found after being attacked by an otter, Theordore was rushed to the Rescue Centre for critical care.
Rescued: August 23, 2018
Creamsicle was a curious seal pup admitted patient in 2018 who was released after 63 days in our care.
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: February 4, 2024
A loggerhead sea turtle that was rescued after being found cold-stunned near Pedder Bay B.C. Released after 261 days in care.
Rescued: September 14, 2023
A seal pup rescued in 2023 and released after 89 days in care.
Donnelly Rescued: May 23, 2021
Dory Born: July 20, 2021
The first mother-daughter Rescue Centre patients.
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: May 5, 2017
The California sea lion who beat the odds after suffering from small calibre gunshot wounds to the face.
Rescued: August 8, 2024
Cruel Summer, or Summer for short, was found separated from her mother near Caulfeild Beach in West Vancouver. Named in honour of Taylor Swift's iconic Eras Tour.
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: July 13 and June 17, 2024
A special edition adoption of Luna & Tofino - the two female rescued sea otter pups.
Rescued: May 28, 2024
Gustav became one of the first patients in 2024 after being found struggling to stay afloat near the docks at Mosquito Creek Marina.
Rescued: July 13, 2024
A tiny newborn female sea otter pup found alone on Vargas Island with remnants of her umbilical cord still attached.
Rescue Date: September 1, 2024
Rescued after being found separated from her mother near Anvil Island. A concerned family called our rescue hotline after they noticed the emaciated pup.
Rescued: June 17, 2024
A female sea otter pup who captured hearts worldwide with her story in 2024.
Rescued: February 4, 2024
A loggerhead sea turtle that was rescued after being found cold-stunned near Pedder Bay B.C. Released after 261 days in care.
Rescued: July 14, 2024
Found after being attacked by an otter, Theordore was rushed to the Rescue Centre for critical care.
Rescued: August 8, 2024
Cruel Summer, or Summer for short, was found separated from her mother near Caulfeild Beach in West Vancouver. Named in honour of Taylor Swift's iconic Eras Tour.
