Greater Vancouver Zoo, Aldergrove, Canada
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List of facts we found about Greater Vancouver Zoo
The Greater Vancouver Zoo is a zoo located in Aldergrove, British
Columbia. It is the first zoo in the world to own Segways.
Greater Vancouver Zoo joined the Oregon Spotted Frog Recovery Program,
which at the time, was the only species to receive an "emergency
listing" as an endangered species in Canada .
charges against the Greater Vancouver Zoo, in accordance with the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, for failing to provide adequate
facilities for a baby hippo acquired in October 2004.
The Greater Vancouver Zoo is located in the Fraser Valley
community of Aldergrove, just off the Trans-Canada Highway, in British
Columbia Canada
What can you see and do at the Greater Vancouver Zoo? Well for
starters you can see dozens of wild
the Greater Vancouver Zoo? The Sleep-Over program requires at least of
20 people, and we can accommodate large groups of up to 300 people.
Learning can be a Truly Wild Experience at the zoo.
The Greater Vancouver Zoo in British Columbia's Fraser Valley
is a pleasant recreational setting for families, groups, and
individuals. We're open every day except for Christmas!
The Greater Vancouver Zoo
Visit our website at: www.gvzoo.
Send Photo to a FriendThe Greater Vancouver Zoo in Aldergrove is a
great place to visit with the whole family. You can explore the
different kind of habitats while you walk around or while you are on
the park train.
Send Photo to a FriendThe Greater Vancouver Zoo is the only zoo in the
Vancouver region. For the longest time it was called the "Game Farm",
so many locals will still refer to it as such.
While the Greater Vancouver Zoo is an hour drive out of Vancouver,
it's very easy to get to. Simply take the Trans Canada Hwy (Hwy 1),
eastbound out of Vancouver. Take the exit for 264th Ave in Aldergrove
and follow the signs to the zoo.
Perhaps I shouldn't be reviewing the Greater Vancouver Zoo because in
truth we did only spend a few hours there and because we were with
very young grandchildren we didn't cover a lot of territory.
Two zebras can be seen in their enclosure at the Greater Vancouver Zoo in this undated photo. Two
zebras can be seen in their enclosure at the Greater Vancouver Zoo in
this undated photo.
The Greater Vancouver Zoo is home to a variety of local and
remote animals such as the African Lion, Siberian Tiger, Roosevelt
Elk, to even Robyn’s favorite critters; the Cappabera.
Robyn, her Mum and I headed over to the Greater Vancouver Zoo on
Sunday. We left first thing in the morning to get to the park by the
9:00 AM opening. The skies were overcast with a forecast of sunny
breaks.
The Greater Vancouver Zoo has a
Bird of Prey demonstration a few times throughout the day at their
amphitheater that help educate families about what they do as well as
ways to ensure their survive as we encroach upon their lands.
Unlike the Zoo in Shanghai, the Greater Vancouver Zoo is not on a city
bus route.
In actuality it is not in the city. It is several miles East, near the
town of Aldergrove.
like zoos, the Greater Vancouver Zoo is a must see. Take plenty of
film and plan on spending a full day.
The zoo is located East of the city, 264 St., just South of the Trans
Canada Highway, towards Aldergrove.
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The Greater Vancouver Zoo started to become what it is today back in
1999 after a lengthly past spanning over 40 years.
called The Greater Vancouver Zoo which I even once (early 90s)
encouraged my friends to visit with me, so they could witness the
AWFUL conditions the animals live in. It was appalling to me. I wasn't
the only one.
Greater Vancouver Zoo spokesperson Jody Henderson says B.C.'s new
Controlled Alien Species regulations are welcomed but "it's a small
list, it needs to go a lot further.
The Greater Vancouver Zoo is one of
them.
Alison, Naomi and Jaclyn Lark, Langley
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grizzly bear at the Greater Vancouver Zoo, cools down in her own
little lake. While relaxing in the cool water, she splashed around
with her paws, snacked on a large melon rind, and played with some
branches. She was like a little kid playing in the bathtub.
The Greater Vancouver Zoo took her in,
rehabilitated her, and built a special, large area just for her. She's
fluorished there. Her area is really, I think, one of the finest parts
of the zoo.
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