Greater Vancouver Zoo

A big Achoo! from Rosie the Cougar. Did you know all mammals can sneeze? Many more animals sneeze too, such as birds or even iguanas! Although it is not same as your sneezes.

An American Elk without its iconic antlers - Did you know that Elk have the fastest-growing antlers of any species of deer? Their antlers can grow up to 1 inch per day! So it won't be long before they are fully grown again.

Well, the breeding season for Oregon Spotted frogs has proven to be exciting, busy, and abundant. We tried a few different husbandry changes in our breeding program this year. Some changes were planned and some were based on our real-time observations as we watched egg-laying season progress. So here is a run-down on the complexities, secrets, and successes of the OSF breeding program this spring!

BFF's Luna & Nova

Tika - Cheetah Facts: Due to the high-speeds a cheetah can reach during sprints (up to 113km/h), it uses it's tail like a boat rudder to make sharp turns while in pursuit! So cheetah's aren't just fast, they are agile too!

Mom and Baby Mara Did you know Patagonian Mara's are the world's 4th largest rodent, when threatened they can jump up to 6 feet, and that they are monogamous for their life?

Tomorrow November 11th, Veterans and Active Military Members will receive FREE entry to GVZoo. - (With the presentation of Military Service ID or Veterans Service Card)

Your favourite holiday experience is returning! This year, we're keeping guests safe by moving outdoors. Glow Gardens is transforming our open-air park into a dazzling Christmas landscape. Let your curiosity come alive under the lights of Glow Gardens at GVZoo. Glow Gardens at the Greater Vancouver Zoo, Nov 18 - Jan 2... https://www.glowgardens.com/langley-christmas/ The GVZoo and Glow Gardens are following full COVID social distancing measures. Because of the limited capacity of this year’s event, be sure to buy your tickets early to secure your preferred night and time. GVZoo members will be receiving an exclusive discount code shortly.

A lot has changed, and a lot has stayed the same, these past 3 months - You can see Scout here and the difference in his coat, the colour, and thickness, as well as his size. Their love of water and digging has clearly not changed at all.

Foxes are highly intelligent, curious creatures which is why you hear phrases like sly as a fox. It didn’t take Holly long to find her enrichment item hidden in her enclosure.

Boomer! and his little friend (Look closely at his nose)

Happy Halloween! - Did you know that cheetahs have relatively small heads? Their whiskers are less developed than most cats suggesting they are not as active of a nocturnal hunter as other felids.

All of the animals and all of us at the Zoo love pumpkin season - Stop by this fall to see enrichments like this and to participate in our Halloween Scavenger Hunt! - Bring a carved pumpkin to be displayed in our amphitheater and a chance to win a Family Membership (entrants under 18 who bring a carved pumpkin get free entry!).

Flamingo bath-time - Bath time is an important part of feather maintenance by loosening dirt and making the feathers easier for the flamingo to preen.

The cutest pumpkins in the patch

Halloween Contest at the Zoo! - We are hosting a pumpkin carving contest and a pumpkin scavenger hunt! - PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST:... Bring your carved pumpkins to GVZoo and have them on display in our amphitheater. Participants under the age of 18 also get FREE entry with their carved pumpkin submission. Prizes include a 1st place: 1 Family Membership, Runner-up (2): $25 gift card. (Must enter your pumpkin before Oct. 29th) - PUMPKIN SCAVENGER HUNT: Join us around the zoo and 'connect the pumpkins'. Answer our animal questions and match them to the corresponding pumpkin at the correct animal enclosure! Winners will be announced weekly. See more

Happy Thanksgiving! from all of us at the GVZoo to you! We are so very thankful for all of you, and for the wonderful world of animals!

Hello, Gourd-geous - Henry and the Grizzly cubs are loving the autumn changes Keep you curiosity alive at GVZoo!

Have you noticed an influx of spiders in and around your home lately? there’s reason for this. Greater Vancouver Zoo's Animal Care Manager Menita Prasad explains why. on about every acre of land, on average, there is about one million spiders per acre of land so really you’re never more than 10 feet away from a spider

Remember to eat your veggies - Did you know that all of our fresh produce comes as donations from the local grocery chains here in the Fraser Valley? Food waste is a major environmental issue here in Canada, learn more here: https://lovefoodhatewaste.ca/about/food-waste/

Humans and Animals alike, we all love pumpkin season - Pumpkin's are a great enrichment item, for some (like Boomer) it's destroying them, some like to play with them like a big orange ball, and other's like to eat them.

BFF's Luna and Nova - You can find Luna and Nova the Ring-Tailed Lemurs on Lemur Island here at GVZoo. Did you know Ring-Tailed Lemurs tails are longer than their whole body? - Every species of lemur is endangered, many of which are on the brink of extinction. This is mainly caused by deforestation, hunting, and climate change. World Lemur Day is on October 30th, 2020 - Leap for lemurs on World Lemur Day!... Learn, Share, and Act to Save Lemurs Together. See more