PR for 2008

06/28 ~ Help Save Amphibians during National Conservation Week

Greater Vancouver Zoo – PRESS RELEASE

Date: June 28, 2008    
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


HELP SAVE AMPHIBIANS DURING NATIONAL CONSERVATION WEEK

Aldergrove – The Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) 25 accredited members across the nation are hosting the third annual National Conservation Week with a special invitation to community members to visit and learn about wildlife conservation, with a particular emphasis on amphibian conservation.

06/21 ~ Zoo opens up heart once again

Date: June 21, 2008    
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


ZOO OPENS UP HEART ONCE AGAIN FOR FOLKS WITH DISABILITIES


Aldergrove – On June 23rd, the Greater Vancouver Zoo is opening up their heart once again for the annual Access Day at the Zoo.

It is a day of giving back to folks with disabilities and sometimes on a limited budget, so the Zoo offers an extremely discounted rate of $5 per person (all aids are welcomed in for free) for groups of 5 or more; to come and experience a day of fun!

05/09 ~ Reward being offered for kidnapped monkey

Date: May 9, 2008    
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

REWARD BEING OFFERED FOR KIDNAPPED MONKEY

Aldergrove – We have received an outpouring of support from our community of animal lovers and we thank you so much for all your thoughts and kindness extended. People are sending emails, letters and also wanting to provide financial support.

05/07 ~ SPIDER MONKEY KILLED AND ANOTHER IS MISSING

Date: May 7, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SPIDER MONKEY KILLED AND ANOTHER IS MISSING

Aldergrove – Today in the early hours of the morning, someone broke into the Zoo and cut into our Spider Monkey enclosure killing our male and our female is now missing. All of the staff and volunteers are shocked and devastated with the loss of one of our family members and is pleading for your help in getting back our dear Mia.

04/19 ~ A couple of foxes make the GVZOO their home


Date: April 19, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


A COUPLE OF FOXES MAKE GVZOO THEIR HOME

Aldergrove – 1 male and 1 female Arctic Fox have made the Greater Vancouver Zoo their home, along with a brand new enclosure just built for them.

03/06 ~ Robert Bateman Get to Know Launch

Date: March 6, 2008    
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


2008 ROBERT BATEMAN GET TO KNOW CONTEST

Aldergrove – 2008 Robert Bateman Get to Know Contest is launching at most Zoos and Aquariums, including the Greater Vancouver Zoo, across Canada today. The contest is in its 9th year and open to anyone 19 years or younger, who are willing to get to know their neighbours and their background.

02/01 ~ Zoo Receives CAZA Accreditation

Greater Vancouver Zoo – PRESS RELEASE



Date: February 1, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


ZOO RECEIVES CAZA ACCREDITATION

Aldergrove – We are thrilled to announce that the Greater Vancouver Zoo has complied with all aspects of the CAZA Accreditation process and has fully demonstrated that it meets the requirements for accreditation. Accordingly its application has been approved by the CAZA Accreditation Commission.
 
1970 - 2008 © Greater Vancouver Zoo ~ Copyright All rights reserved.