SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR 2012
LOVE BUS TOURS - February 11th, 12th and 14th
So you think you know everything about love, well....we think you might learn a few fun light-hearted facts about our animals and some of their various mating habits!
Bring your sweetie and come join the fun - Love Bus Tours operate on February 11th,12th & 14th at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THIS TOUR DOES COME WITH A PG RATING - as some of the information and vocabulary may not be appropriate for children.
Valentine Enrichment for our Zoo animal friends will also take place on these days. Enrichment helps promote the animal's natural behaviors and keeps our animal mentally stimulated while you get to watch (free with admission).
Please check our Welcome Board upon arrival at Front Admission to reserve your space on the Love Bus Tours and also times for our special "love enrichment treats" for the animals!
SENIOR SAFARI DAYS - January 25th and February 23rd
Looking for just the right fun outing...well have you considered the Zoo?? Bring the gang enjoy a 45 minute narrated safari bus tour, with either your bus (for your convenience) or join us on one of our buses.
On this special day you will receive an extra savings bonus of $6 off the regular admission rates. With a private guided tour you will only pay $11.25 per person to hear and see about the wonderful world of animals at the Zoo!
To register or learn more about this fun experience contact Barbara at 604.856.6825 ext 26 or via email at blafresnaye@gvzoo.com
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR! - January 23rd, 24th and 28th
Chinese New Year has no fixed date and is celebrated in accordance with the lunar calendar. The lunar calendar is calculated by the time it takes the moon to go around the Earth. Every year the date changes, although Chinese New Year usually falls in either January or February.
The start of Chinese New Year for 2012 falls on Monday January 23rd 2012. This year is the Year of the Dragon...so come learn about the dragon through our stories, arts, crafts and coloring!
All activities are located indoors in our education centre called the "Animalasium" and are free of charge with admission to the zoo - no reservations are required.
January 23rd from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm *
January 24th from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm *
January 28th from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm (suitable for any age)
* suitable for children 2 - 5 years old
Visit the next best thing to meeting a real dragon and learn about dragons from myths to reality!
ZOOQUEST PRO-D DAY CAMPS - Jan 20th, 27th, Feb 10th and 17th - NEW
Searching for a fun Pro-D Day Camp - well search no further. **New for 2012** while your teachers are back at school working away...we are offering a day of interesting animal facts, some interaction with some animals and/or animal care staff members and most importantly all of this done at a really fun place - the Greater Vancouver Zoo!
Dates Available:
Friday, January 20th - Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows School District
Friday, January 27th - Abbotsford School District
Friday, February 10th - Surrey School District
Friday, February 17th - Abbotsford, Langley and Mission School Districts
This camp is geared towards children 7 - 12 years of age.
TO REGISTER please click here or for more information (including rates) click here. If you still have a few unanswered questions, contact edu@gvzoo.com or phone 604.856.6825 ext 26.
** ask about our discounts for members
If your date is not shown, please contact us at edu@gvzoo.com or 604.856.6825 ext 26 and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
HAPPY PRO-D DAY!
STORYTIME - January 17th at 11:00 am *** new for 2012
Come join us for storytime in our indoor education centre called the Animalasium, for some creative animal stories. Free with admission to the zoo!
Storytime begins at 11:00 am and lasts for approximately 30 minutes. The stories are suitable for children 2 - 5 years old...adults must attend with your children.
No reservations are required.
