Wild Times Newsletter

Back in June I was approached by a special grandmother about a unique concept for teaching her grandchildren how to appreciate animals and to learn about conservation. Marlene has 6 grandchildren that live in Canada and the U.S., luckily they would all be together in BC for the summer.

Marlene asked for each child to chose an animal to adopt and then she planned an experience both "Behind the Scenes" plus an educational program to further enhance their knowledge of animals. 

ACCESS DAY - JUNE 22

Our annual fun-filled day for groups of 5 or more people with disabilities. The cost is only $5 per person and $2 for the train tour. Special needs assistants get in for free. 

To view the complete "What Happened at the GVZoo this summer - Special Edition of The Wild Times", click on the attached PDF file. 

Lying on the ground, injured and helpless Meredith was struck by a large truck on the highway and left for dead. Luckily someone came by and brought her to the Greater Vancouver Zoo. The zoo veterinarian treated Meredith's injuries. But even after extensive rehabilitation, unfortunately it was determined that she would never be able to fly properly again. A home was then built at the Zoo for Meredith to live with other injured eagles that have lost the ability to survive in the wild.

Over the past year at the zoo, we have been developing an arctic themed area as a major part of our North American section.

When looking for a new home for the arctic wolves in 2002, it was decided that the best place for them in the North American area would be near another resident of the arctic at the zoo, the reindeer. The arctic wolves moved into their home in 2003 and were followed in 2004 by the snow geese and emperor geese. 

May 7 2008 will be a date forever remembered by everyone who knew our dear friends Jocko and Mia (our spider monkeys). It was the day their enclosure was broken into and Jocko was murdered and Mia was kidnapped.

'Twas five days before Christmas and all through the Zoo, not a creature was stirring...except maybe two! Proud parents Eleah and Jafari (adult giraffes) were expecting a 145 lb, six foot tall baby boy.

It was a very smooth delivery taking about four hours. It's a long way down, but baby giraffes are designed for it and it all looked quite promising.

To view the complete Spring 2008 Wild Times eNewsletter, click on the attached PDF file.

Oregon Spotted Frogs are quite possibly the most critically endangered amphibian in Canada and were once abundant in the Pacific Northwest and historically to the Northeast corner of California. Unfortunately, more than 90% have disappeared from it's former range.

Birds of Prey and the joy of volunteering at the Zoo. There is nothing more calming than to watch a bird soar high above, more exhilarating than watching them swoop and dive, nor more satisfying then seeing them free. My favorite thing to do at the Zoo is to help with the Birds of Prey.

To view the complete Summer 2007 Wild Times eNewsletter, click on the attached PDF file.

The Greater Vancouver Zoo is thrilled to welcome a friend for Hazina and his name is "Haben" which is an African name meaning "Pride".