If you are planning a trip to Toronto, put Ripley's Aquarium at the top of your list. We made this…read moreour very first stop after breakfast, and even though we arrived early, it was already buzzing with people and honestly, I totally see why. The experience was phenomenal. Absolutely immersive. The massive tanks showing how communities of fish live together are impressive, but the Dangerous Lagoon is the crown jewel. There is a slow-moving treadmill through the tunnel pro tip: just stay on it and look up. Seeing the sharks and rays glide over you is a core memory. Staff & Service: Top-notch. The staff is not only friendly but incredibly knowledgeable. They are very proactive about animal welfare, constantly reminding the crowd to turn off their flashes to protect the creatures. Educational Value: We caught two of the diver shows where they feed the animals. It's amazing to hear them talk about sustainability and how our daily decisions impact these animals' lives for years to come. Crowd: It gets crowded fast! Even as early birds, we weren't alone. However, the layout is so well-organized that the flow of people keeps moving. Food & Amenities: After the shark tunnel, there's a convenient coffee shop and washrooms located in the basement. It's the perfect spot to take a breather. Transportation: Location couldn't be better. It's incredibly accessible you can easily walk if you're downtown, or take the bus/train (TTC) to Union Station. It's right in the heart of the action. Cost: Definitely worth the price of admission for the quality of the exhibits and the message of conservation they share. I got my pass with Citypass. Bottom Line: Whether you are a solo traveler or with a group, this is a 10/10 experience. Don't forget to skip the flash and enjoy the view

So I am born and raised Torontonians and had.never entered this aquarium til March 2026. Going in…read moreas a cynic of aquariums and have seen the likes of the Beijing and Singaporean facilities and Monterey Bay , I wanted to ensure animals were kept in healthy environments and also really had good positive learning experiences for children to promote a respect and wonder of the marine and freshwater systems around us. That said, I was really happily surprised by our Toronto aquarium offering! First off, staff were incredibly friendly and seemed happy to be there working and interfacing with the crowds. Was great to experience it and made lineups much easier to digest. We opted to partake in the stingray experience which was fantastic in our opinion. Detailed behind the scenes tour, along with meeting more behind the scene staffers was great and even my 8 yr old enjoyed it (Emily was a great guide!) The stingray experience itself was great and you are treatly extra special by staff. Our diver and feeder was AJ who was patient, accommodating and super Informative . Groups are small which is also a major plus. Our group of 4 had plenty of 1:1 time with the trainer and the stingrays were very curious and friendly and even seemed to splashing hello when we entered their environment. We were even given souvenir bags and towels and received 100+ downloadable digital images a spart of the package. Meal options on site were reasonably priced which was a nice surprise considering just next door at the ballpark we would easily be charged double for similar. We will definitely be going again and taking visitors from our of town there in the future!f

Had a good variety of fishes and very knowledgeable- Asked…read morewhat I was looking for and selected a few for variety but simple enough for a newbie with lots of instructions.

if i can give a zero star, i would. very poor services, very…read morebad quality on dried good. what you pay as what you get, i rather spend little bit more at the big store, so i can sleep at night. atleast i dont have to worry about flooding the apartment when i am awake. You can tell from the pics i uploaded.... overall, this place is a piece of shxt.

Great store. Great selection of REAL fancy goldfish. Super helpful. Keep in mind when breeding…read moreseason is as selection and availability anywhere depends on when fish are available. Time you visits with shipments as the longer any fish are in any store the chances of a sick fish increases. Also keep in mind that fish are fragile and most people don't know what they are doing. There will always be sick fish or fish that get sick from the stress of transport and a new tank, especially if you don't know how to set up the tank properly. Also, know your fish symptoms so you can spot potentially sick fish before you buy. Its not always the store's fault. Just because you bought a fish from pet smart once and it lived means nothing. For the person that asked, Arowana are legal to import and sell in Canada (not in the US). No offense intended, but If you are unaware of that I would not really trust your review of an Aquarium store.

Absolutely disgusting store, what a mess, very unorganized, no clue what they are doing…read more Never going back, what a waste of time!!

Such a fun store for anyone! My daughter and I stopped in on a Sunday afternoon to pick up some…read moreshrimp and possibly a few pea puffers. It was our first time there and we were both completely enamored with the displays of beautiful artery of shrimp, crabs, fish and some aquatic plants. Since we were looking to add to an existing tank, we inquired about different shrimps to see which ones would be most suitable tank mates to our current residents. The staff are very helpful and knowledgeable and they helped us with the selection. We also picked it some driftwood and moss to add to the tank for the shrimp. Looking forward to returning once they get the pea puffers in which you can place your name on a waiting list online for in stock notification. SF is a nifty little shop and we'll likely be back for more additions soon.

I went in just to browse around with some friends. I was looking for fish to add to my father's…read moreaquarium and came across this little shop. It's a little hard to find, was hoping there would be a more obvious sign or some sort of color to stand out more. We were welcomed right when we walked in and they were very informative and told us about their deals. The shrimp are really tiny!, If some of them didn't pile up on each other i would not have seen them. They have a big range of different colors and sizes too. They also sell those little cute fish that cling onto the sides of the wall or other tiny fish. The cray fish really caught my eye. They're about the size of a cookie, really pretty. They even have blue ones! The man that is working there can answer any of your questions with ease and would tell us some facts we didn't know about the care, sizes and life span. Would definitely recommend checking it out!

Ooooh I absolutely adore this place! it's super cutee! The man i spoke to (i'm assuming was the…read moreowner) is super nice and funny too! Walking in there is a beautiful large selection of Koi fish. Walking around I can ask him any question I want even if it's silly and he would just laugh and joke around along with me. He showed me a fish in particular that he thought was interesting but was already on hold for another customer it was a black colored really big and puffy one. I was saying the fish looked like a mafia boss and he would just laugh. I had a lot of fun with my friends and him just talking and walking around to the point we lost track of time and ended up being in there for 45 minutes. He didn't mind that we came in to just browse and have a look around as i was unsure if my father's tank needed any more fish. The fish there are big! (There are little ones too). There's also fish i don't see in regular pet stores (there was this super buggy eye'd looking gold fish, the eyes literally popping out of his head like big round googly eyes). I will definitely recommend this place to my friends and family!

Absolutely disgusted by what I saw in the store, wow, at least look after your tanks and maybe your…read morelivestock will live longer. Pretty sad, never going back.

If your kids are into wildlife reptiles, snakes and lizards then this is the the place to take them…read morefor a fun activity. Reptilia does a really good job of incorporating the geographic locations and facts about each reptile the have. We loved the live show and we also got a chance to watch a feeding session. The whole activity took us about 1.5 hours. Make sure you pack lots of snacks or lunch.... There are also great opportunities to take photos while holding a reptile as well. The staff are really friendly and approachable.

This is a really informative center, even though it is small. We had a pass to get there for a…read morevisit. The animals inside were a bit scary, except turtles. There were spiders, crocodiles, and snakes...they looked quite nice, but most of them poisonous. There were different time frames for the feeders to feed the animals and shown to the guests. And there were different time frames to have a show that guests could touch the specific animals: turtle, snake, and we could watch the spider. I was so scared to watch the spider. I believe we have to wait for a while until my kid get older, then we will go again.

Very cool place to buy fish and equipment. I have nothing against the big box stores, but Finatics…read moreis a very cool place and the people working there are friendly and know their shit.

The best owner hands down! So helpful! Honest about all the products and livestock. Purchased…read moreseveral vampire plecos as well as substrate and corals. Highly recommend!

Our Aquarium is small. I think that's important to take into consideration when planning a visit…read moreand building expectations. It had a face lift from the last time I was there and those changes are nice. I would say it takes about an hour to get through everything if you stop to read some signs, take some pictures, and watch one of the shows. There is a new additional building included in your admission and about a 2 minute walk from the main building. Although it was in good shape, I didn't personally feel drawn to the space at all and felt like there was more that could be done with it. Overall, I like the Aquarium and it was well worth the $7.16 I paid to get in. I'd feel cheated if I paid the full $25 ticket price.

Hadn't been here in over 25 years, so wasn't sure what to expect. we were pleasantly surprised and…read morepleased! we hadn't realized how involved our aquarium is with conservation and education. we read most of the signs, touched shark, and other in touch tank, watched the captivating penguin show as well as the sea lion show. unfortunately, we didn't have time to stay for the sea turtle show. penguin show is best seen from the first floor (there's a bench to sit on, if you claim it early enuff), but sea lion show is better from upper floor.