Tickets sales have declined almost 80%.
Visitors interact with beluga whales at the Vancouver Aquarium February 17, 2009 in Vancouver, B.C.is closing to the public, putting its programming on pause while it attempts to recover from the financial devastation of COVID-19.the decision was made in response to one of the most financially challenging times in its 64-year history.
The organization’s board of directors said Monday it will use the time to focus on transforming to a new model that is both financially viable and accelerates its mission of conservation. “We are committed to getting the aquarium back on solid financial footing so that we can continue to build on its legacy and tackle the most pressing ocean conservation challenges of our time, including climate change, pollution, and overfishing.”
While restrictions on the number of people allowed inside made it “COVID-safe” for the summer, Ocean Wise says it meant the aquarium could not cover its operating costs of more than $1 million a month.
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