HOURS AND RATES ~ WE ARE OPEN 365 DAYS A YEAR!
HOURS OF OPERATION
Summer Season | April 1 - September 30 | 9:00am - 7:00pm |
Winter Season | October 1 - March 31 | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
Summer season last admission 7 pm (provided you are in by 7 pm, you will be allowed to stay until 8 pm)
Winter season last admission 4 pm (provided you are in by 4 pm, you will be allowed to stay until 5 pm)
DAILY ADMISSION RATES Effective April 1st, 2012 | |
Children 2 years and under: | Free admission |
Child (3 yrs. - 15 yrs.): | $16.25 per person |
Student (16+ yrs w/ID): | $20.25 per person |
Adult (16 - 64 yrs) | $22.25 per person |
Senior (65 + yrs.): | $16.25 per person |
Family (2 adults, 3 children): | $70.25 per family |
Train Reservations: | $5.00 per person |
Parking : | $6.00 per vehicle |
**May 1/11 the zoo started a "Quarters for Conservation" program to generate funds for supporting field conservation projects for endangered species in BC, Canada and internationally. As part of this program all of our visitors are invited to participate in choosing which projects receive funding. For further details of our current projects please visit our "conservation" section of our website.
We accept the following forms of payment: Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard and Traveller's Cheques (must provide a valid passport or driver's license as identification).
SCHOOL RATES
Effective May 1st, 2011
*All prices include 12% Harmonized Sales Tax
**Admission prices include a $0.25 conservation fee **
$9.25 Admission per child (3-15 yrs) $11.25 Admission per adult (16-64 yrs) $9.25 Admission per senior (65yrs +)Note: Attendants accompanying special needs students receive free admission. Additional Options: ** Registered Not-for-profit organizations are eligible to receive our School Rates! We require the following number of Free Chaperones: Note: All school bookings must be pre-registered at least 2 weeks For more information please visit our Education Programs. |
GROUP BOOKING RATES & INFORMATION
Effective May 1st, 2011
*All prices include 12% Harmonized Sales Tax
**Admission prices include a $0.25 conservation fee **
Whether your group is a large corporation, an extended family, or a daycare, the Greater Vancouver Zoo has much to offer!
Please contact the Tour & Group Department for further information and booking details. Must be booked 2 weeks in advance.
| Number of people | Child & Senior | Adult | Train |
| 15 - 49 50 - 249 250 + | $13.25 $12.25 $10.25 | $19.25 $17.25 $15.25 | $4.00 $4.00 $3.00 |
Per Person. Attendants accompanying special needs people are free of charge.
Click here to download the Group Registration Form
We have three beautiful areas within the picnic/park area of the zoo to have your an event or function and you have three options to choose from:
AREA A - includes one covered gazebo along with water and electricity are available.
This area is approximately 1500 m2 and is $25 to rent
![]() | AREA B - includes two covered gazebos, water and electricity are available. The area is approximately 2000 m2 and is $50 to rent
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AREA C - this is a very large open space. Directly located off Lemur Island. The area is approximately 2500 m2 and is $75 to rent. | ![]() |
The picnic/park areas can be reserved in sections or as one large area. For further information please contact 604.856.6825 ext 26 or 28, or via email at edu@gvzoo.com.
"We had our corporate event at the zoo and it was a great success! From the initial planning to the details of the itineray and set up, the zoo coordinators were very efficient and provided great feedback and positive attitude. It was a wonderful experience for all our employees and their family." Priscilla, Ames Tile & Stone
SEASON PASS RATES (MEMBERSHIP)
Effective May 1st, 2011
*All prices include 12% Harmonized Sales Tax
**Yearly Memberships include a $2.50 conservation fee per person **
Children 2 years and under: | Free admission & train |
Child (3 yrs. - 15 yrs.): | $ 47.50 per person |
Student (16 + yrs. w/ID.): | $ 57.50 per person |
Adult (16 - 64 yrs) | $ 67.50 per person |
Senior (65 + yrs.): | $ 47.50 per person |
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): | $182.50 per family |
Additional children or senior *only applies to family membership: | $ 15.00 per child or senior |
Additional adult *only applies to family membership | $ 30.00 per adult |
Guests accompanied by member | $ 3.00 off per person |
*Membership includes: unlimited admission, free train, (except special events), free parking and 10% off Gift Shop purchases and food concession. Click HERE for more information.
Please note that prices are subject to change.






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