Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

Ardurra provided aquatic life support system design and engineering services for Ripley's Entertainment Inc.'s $130 million world-class public aquarium at the base of the CN Tower in Toronto. The 135,000-square-foot facility, which opened in fall 2013, features 1.5 million gallons of marine and freshwater habitats displaying diverse species from across the globe while establishing new benchmarks for urban aquarium design.

The aquarium houses more than 13,500 exotic marine and freshwater creatures, comprising over 450 species, with sophisticated life-support systems that ensure optimal conditions for diverse marine ecosystems. The centerpiece attraction features a unique 315-foot moving walkway through an acrylic tunnel beneath the massive 750,000-gallon Shark Lagoon, providing visitors with immersive experiences with 10-12-foot sand tiger sharks, large tooth sawfish, and dozens of other species.

Key Life Support System Design:

• Designed life support systems for a $130 million world-class aquarium featuring 1.5 million gallons of marine and freshwater habitats

• Engineered 750,000-gallon Shark Lagoon with sophisticated filtration supporting sand tiger sharks, sawfish, and diverse marine species

• Created a unique 315-foot tunnel experience with a moving walkway providing immersive underwater viewing through an advanced acrylic tunnel design

• Supported 13,500+ exotic creatures across 450+ species through specialized life support systems accommodating diverse habitat requirements

• Provided construction support services, ensuring quality installation and system integration throughout facility development

• Delivered world-class aquarium infrastructure located at the iconic CN Tower base, establishing Toronto as a premier aquatic tourism destination

• Integrated marine and freshwater systems supporting diverse global species displays through advanced water treatment and monitoring technology

The aquarium delivery provides Toronto with exceptional aquatic tourism infrastructure while demonstrating advanced capabilities in life support system design. The Shark Lagoon tunnel experience and species diversity establish Ripley's Aquarium of Canada as a premier global aquatic attraction supporting marine education and conservation awareness.