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The Ucluelet Aquarium is not-for-profit aquarium and a pillar of the West Coast. We strive to keep our admission rates as low as possible to ensure that we are accessible to all. We depend on the generosity of visitors and external donors to help us deliver quality educational programs, engage the community during outreach events, and to maintain healthy and happy animals.
Online donations can be made through CanadaHelps. If you would like more information about exhibit sponsorship, please get in touch with us at info@uclueletaquarium.org. The Ucluelet Aquarium Society is a not-for-profit organization, and all donations are tax deductible.
Did you know it takes about $1 million each year to keep the Ucluelet Aquarium running?
Unlike many other aquariums and museums, we’re not government-funded. Every exhibit, program, and animal release is made possible through community support, admissions, grants, and donations. Yet, we’re proud to give back in every way we can.
In 2025, we donated over $8,000 worth of entry fees to local schools, non-profits, Nuu-chah-nulth communities, and daycares, and awarded $10,000 in bursaries to Ucluelet Secondary School graduates.
Our small team of twelve year-round staff invests over $800,000 back into the local economy through wages alone. We also collaborate on community projects like the Healthy Harbour Project, the Salmon Trail, and deliver Marine Ecology talks through the Ambassador Program.
This year, we are taking on exciting new renovations to enhance the visitor experience and animal care. Our fundraising goal is $20,000. Every contribution helps us continue to inspire curiosity, connection, and care for our coast. 💙