When Lucas was in grade 8, he visited Toronto with the school band. He came back with great stories of the CN Tower and Ripley\u2019s Aquarium. We visit Toronto regularly for hockey tournaments and each time, my other kids want to visit Ripley\u2019s Aquarium, but we\u2019ve never had the time \u2026 until this month. Sydney and I did a girl\u2019s trip to Toronto to pick up her prom dress and her one request was to visit Ripley\u2019s aquarium and it was incredible. I can\u2019t believe we\u2019ve waited so long. I now need to find a way to get Caiden there because he was super jealous.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Where is Ripley\u2019s Aquarium?<\/strong><\/h2>\nRipley\u2019s Aquarium is located in downtown Toronto, just a stone throw from the CN Tower and Union Station. Its location makes it super easy to find and visit if you\u2019re in the downtown Toronto area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/span><\/div>\n\nHow to buy tickets to Ripley\u2019s Aquarium?<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhile tickets can be bought onsite, it is recommended to purchase your timed tickets<\/a> online in advance. All tickets, other than the more costly Flex Ticket, are timed tickets in order to avoid overcrowding. We visited on a weekday in January and had purchased in advance so we walked directly in but there was no line at the ticket office, so I expect advance purchase isn\u2019t always necessary. That said, I\u2019ve also heard terrible stories of people purchasing tickets in person and having to wait hours for their entry time. If you have an idea of your arrival time, just purchase online. The timeframe for entry is one hour so there is some flexibility. Their website also says that tickets are valid for one year from the date of purchase so if you are late, you don\u2019t lose your ticket. You may just have to wait to enter.<\/p>\nActivities for small children at Ripley\u2019s Aquarium<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhile the big draw at Ripley\u2019s Aquarium is the incredible sea life in the massive aquarium tanks, they\u2019ve done a wonderful job ensuring that young children can do some hands-on exploration.<\/p>\n
Throughout the facility, you\u2019ll find several play areas where children can climb inside an aquarium or climb under a small aquarium and pop their head inside to get a 360-degree view of the sea creatures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nRipley\u2019s Aquarium also has a crawling tube that allows little ones to crawl through a clear glass tube and explore the sea life. It also has a great touch tank!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nThere is a photo booth on entry that makes for a nice photo and Ripley\u2019s Caf\u00e9 is available in case your little one needs a snack or something to drink.<\/p>\n
One of the largest aquariums has a moving sidewalk to save little legs from getting too tired \u2026 and I\u2019m sure they\u2019ll find the walkway super cool. It also lets mom or dad explore the sea life without being concerned about pushing the stroller.<\/p>\n
Note that while strollers are permitted, wagons are not, and large back carriers are restricted on busy days.<\/p>\n
How long will it take to visit Ripley\u2019s Aquarium?<\/strong><\/h2>\nSydney and I spent almost two hours at the aquarium. We visited everything but didn\u2019t stop at the children\u2019s play stops that are found throughout. We also didn\u2019t visit Ripley\u2019s Caf\u00e9. If you have young children with you, I expect your visit will take longer so allow for three hours of exploration.<\/p>\n
Our favourite spots at Ripley\u2019s Aquarium<\/strong><\/h2>\nHonestly, we loved every spot at Ripley\u2019s Aquarium but if I had to choose, I\u2019d say that my favourite spot is the octopus tank. This guy is huge and so incredibly cool! When we finished visiting the aquarium, rather than leave through the exit in the gift shop we walked around their reef and re-entered the aquarium so I could visit him again!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nHere he is crawling through his tunnel to get to the other aquarium!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nAnd below, just having fun exploring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nI also loved the rainbow reef. These little guys are so incredibly bright and beautiful. Check out their live rainbow reef cam<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"huge](\"https:\/\/sunsetsandrollercoasters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ripleys-aquarium-0032.jpg\" "\\"Ripley's")
<\/span><\/div>\n\nSyd\u2019s favourite spot by far is Planet Jellies where you can get close and personal with some amazing jelly fish. Check out their live jellyfish cam<\/a>! \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n![\"ripley's](\"https:\/\/sunsetsandrollercoasters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ripleys-aquarium-9969.jpg\" "\\"Ripley's")
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<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![\"two](\"https:\/\/sunsetsandrollercoasters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ripleys-aquarium-0039.jpg\" "\\"Ripley's")
<\/span><\/div>\n\nShe also loved the moving sidewalk at the Dangerous Lagoon. So did I! Having the sharks and stingrays swim over you is incredible!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/span><\/div>\nHow to buy tickets to Ripley\u2019s Aquarium?<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhile tickets can be bought onsite, it is recommended to purchase your timed tickets<\/a> online in advance. All tickets, other than the more costly Flex Ticket, are timed tickets in order to avoid overcrowding. We visited on a weekday in January and had purchased in advance so we walked directly in but there was no line at the ticket office, so I expect advance purchase isn\u2019t always necessary. That said, I\u2019ve also heard terrible stories of people purchasing tickets in person and having to wait hours for their entry time. If you have an idea of your arrival time, just purchase online. The timeframe for entry is one hour so there is some flexibility. Their website also says that tickets are valid for one year from the date of purchase so if you are late, you don\u2019t lose your ticket. You may just have to wait to enter.<\/p>\nActivities for small children at Ripley\u2019s Aquarium<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhile the big draw at Ripley\u2019s Aquarium is the incredible sea life in the massive aquarium tanks, they\u2019ve done a wonderful job ensuring that young children can do some hands-on exploration.<\/p>\n
Throughout the facility, you\u2019ll find several play areas where children can climb inside an aquarium or climb under a small aquarium and pop their head inside to get a 360-degree view of the sea creatures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nRipley\u2019s Aquarium also has a crawling tube that allows little ones to crawl through a clear glass tube and explore the sea life. It also has a great touch tank!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nThere is a photo booth on entry that makes for a nice photo and Ripley\u2019s Caf\u00e9 is available in case your little one needs a snack or something to drink.<\/p>\n
One of the largest aquariums has a moving sidewalk to save little legs from getting too tired \u2026 and I\u2019m sure they\u2019ll find the walkway super cool. It also lets mom or dad explore the sea life without being concerned about pushing the stroller.<\/p>\n
Note that while strollers are permitted, wagons are not, and large back carriers are restricted on busy days.<\/p>\n
How long will it take to visit Ripley\u2019s Aquarium?<\/strong><\/h2>\nSydney and I spent almost two hours at the aquarium. We visited everything but didn\u2019t stop at the children\u2019s play stops that are found throughout. We also didn\u2019t visit Ripley\u2019s Caf\u00e9. If you have young children with you, I expect your visit will take longer so allow for three hours of exploration.<\/p>\n
Our favourite spots at Ripley\u2019s Aquarium<\/strong><\/h2>\nHonestly, we loved every spot at Ripley\u2019s Aquarium but if I had to choose, I\u2019d say that my favourite spot is the octopus tank. This guy is huge and so incredibly cool! When we finished visiting the aquarium, rather than leave through the exit in the gift shop we walked around their reef and re-entered the aquarium so I could visit him again!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nHere he is crawling through his tunnel to get to the other aquarium!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nAnd below, just having fun exploring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nI also loved the rainbow reef. These little guys are so incredibly bright and beautiful. Check out their live rainbow reef cam<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/div>\n\nSyd\u2019s favourite spot by far is Planet Jellies where you can get close and personal with some amazing jelly fish. Check out their live jellyfish cam<\/a>! \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/div>\n\nShe also loved the moving sidewalk at the Dangerous Lagoon. So did I! Having the sharks and stingrays swim over you is incredible!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Activities for small children at Ripley\u2019s Aquarium<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhile the big draw at Ripley\u2019s Aquarium is the incredible sea life in the massive aquarium tanks, they\u2019ve done a wonderful job ensuring that young children can do some hands-on exploration.<\/p>\n
Throughout the facility, you\u2019ll find several play areas where children can climb inside an aquarium or climb under a small aquarium and pop their head inside to get a 360-degree view of the sea creatures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nRipley\u2019s Aquarium also has a crawling tube that allows little ones to crawl through a clear glass tube and explore the sea life. It also has a great touch tank!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nThere is a photo booth on entry that makes for a nice photo and Ripley\u2019s Caf\u00e9 is available in case your little one needs a snack or something to drink.<\/p>\n
One of the largest aquariums has a moving sidewalk to save little legs from getting too tired \u2026 and I\u2019m sure they\u2019ll find the walkway super cool. It also lets mom or dad explore the sea life without being concerned about pushing the stroller.<\/p>\n
Note that while strollers are permitted, wagons are not, and large back carriers are restricted on busy days.<\/p>\n
How long will it take to visit Ripley\u2019s Aquarium?<\/strong><\/h2>\nSydney and I spent almost two hours at the aquarium. We visited everything but didn\u2019t stop at the children\u2019s play stops that are found throughout. We also didn\u2019t visit Ripley\u2019s Caf\u00e9. If you have young children with you, I expect your visit will take longer so allow for three hours of exploration.<\/p>\n
Our favourite spots at Ripley\u2019s Aquarium<\/strong><\/h2>\nHonestly, we loved every spot at Ripley\u2019s Aquarium but if I had to choose, I\u2019d say that my favourite spot is the octopus tank. This guy is huge and so incredibly cool! When we finished visiting the aquarium, rather than leave through the exit in the gift shop we walked around their reef and re-entered the aquarium so I could visit him again!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nHere he is crawling through his tunnel to get to the other aquarium!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nAnd below, just having fun exploring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nI also loved the rainbow reef. These little guys are so incredibly bright and beautiful. Check out their live rainbow reef cam<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/div>\n\nSyd\u2019s favourite spot by far is Planet Jellies where you can get close and personal with some amazing jelly fish. Check out their live jellyfish cam<\/a>! \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/div>\n\nShe also loved the moving sidewalk at the Dangerous Lagoon. So did I! Having the sharks and stingrays swim over you is incredible!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/span><\/div>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRipley\u2019s Aquarium also has a crawling tube that allows little ones to crawl through a clear glass tube and explore the sea life. It also has a great touch tank!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThere is a photo booth on entry that makes for a nice photo and Ripley\u2019s Caf\u00e9 is available in case your little one needs a snack or something to drink.<\/p>\n
One of the largest aquariums has a moving sidewalk to save little legs from getting too tired \u2026 and I\u2019m sure they\u2019ll find the walkway super cool. It also lets mom or dad explore the sea life without being concerned about pushing the stroller.<\/p>\n
Note that while strollers are permitted, wagons are not, and large back carriers are restricted on busy days.<\/p>\n
How long will it take to visit Ripley\u2019s Aquarium?<\/strong><\/h2>\nSydney and I spent almost two hours at the aquarium. We visited everything but didn\u2019t stop at the children\u2019s play stops that are found throughout. We also didn\u2019t visit Ripley\u2019s Caf\u00e9. If you have young children with you, I expect your visit will take longer so allow for three hours of exploration.<\/p>\n
Our favourite spots at Ripley\u2019s Aquarium<\/strong><\/h2>\nHonestly, we loved every spot at Ripley\u2019s Aquarium but if I had to choose, I\u2019d say that my favourite spot is the octopus tank. This guy is huge and so incredibly cool! When we finished visiting the aquarium, rather than leave through the exit in the gift shop we walked around their reef and re-entered the aquarium so I could visit him again!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nHere he is crawling through his tunnel to get to the other aquarium!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nAnd below, just having fun exploring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nI also loved the rainbow reef. These little guys are so incredibly bright and beautiful. Check out their live rainbow reef cam<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/div>\n\nSyd\u2019s favourite spot by far is Planet Jellies where you can get close and personal with some amazing jelly fish. Check out their live jellyfish cam<\/a>! \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/div>\n\nShe also loved the moving sidewalk at the Dangerous Lagoon. So did I! Having the sharks and stingrays swim over you is incredible!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Honestly, we loved every spot at Ripley\u2019s Aquarium but if I had to choose, I\u2019d say that my favourite spot is the octopus tank. This guy is huge and so incredibly cool! When we finished visiting the aquarium, rather than leave through the exit in the gift shop we walked around their reef and re-entered the aquarium so I could visit him again!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Here he is crawling through his tunnel to get to the other aquarium!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
And below, just having fun exploring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
I also loved the rainbow reef. These little guys are so incredibly bright and beautiful. Check out their live rainbow reef cam<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Syd\u2019s favourite spot by far is Planet Jellies where you can get close and personal with some amazing jelly fish. Check out their live jellyfish cam<\/a>! \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n She also loved the moving sidewalk at the Dangerous Lagoon. So did I! Having the sharks and stingrays swim over you is incredible!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/div>\n
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