{"id":433560,"date":"2023-03-23T14:27:54","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T12:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=433560"},"modified":"2023-05-31T13:27:56","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T07:57:56","slug":"vancouver-zoo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/vancouver-zoo\/","title":{"rendered":"Vancouver Zoo: Experience The Wildlife Of Vancouver Closely In This Giant Zoo"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vancouver is a coastal seaport city in western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. The city\u2019s main attraction for its visitors is the Greater Vancouver Zoo<\/strong>. The Zoo provides shelter to a wide range of rescued, donated and orphaned animal species. Dedicated to education and conservation of wildlife, the mission of the Zoo is to inspire appreciation for our ecosystems and support conservation efforts by involving the community.<\/em><\/p>\n

Situated at the heart of Fraser Valley, this huge zoo is spread across 120 acres including 3kms of pathways and is house of around 140 species of wildlife. The Zoo is running a large number of programs to preserve endangered species and protect wildlife. Vancouver Zoo<\/strong> has become the most sort after tourist attraction of the city. The visit to the zoo is enjoyed by people of all ages be it small kids or elders. The Zoo has something for everyone and so is a must visit at least once in our lifetime!!<\/p>\n

Best Time To Visit Vancouver Zoo<\/h2>\n
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The best time to visit the Vancouver Zoo<\/strong> is during the season of Christmas. Every weekend in December, the tourists can meet Santa and his Reindeer and are also allowed to take pictures with them. The Zoo is decorated in holiday themes and lights for Christmas. The main attraction using Christmas is watching zoo animals open their gifts! Special ‘Winter Express’ themed train rides with lights, warm blankets and hot chocolate around the Zoo during the Christmas season.The train is available only during winters. The tickets need to be booked in advance to avoid last moment panics. The train tickets can be booked online.<\/p>\n

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Timings And Entry Fees<\/h2>\n

The Vancouver Zoo hours<\/strong> vary according to the seasons. Here are the timings mentioned for every season.<\/p>\n

Summers<\/strong><\/p>\n

From April 1 – September 30
Timings:<\/strong> 9:00 Am – 7:00 Pm<\/p>\n

Winter<\/strong><\/p>\n

From October 1 – March 31
Timings:<\/strong> 9:00 Am to 4:00 Pm<\/p>\n

On Saturdays and Sundays, the zoo remains open from 10:00 Am to 12:00 Pm and 1:00 Pm to 3:00 Pm.<\/p>\n

The Vancouver Canada zoo prices<\/strong> for adults between the age of 18-64 years is $24.00, for seniors of age 65 or above are charged $17.00, students above the age of 18 are are required to pay around $19.00 whereas entry tickets for children between the age of 3 to 7 is $17.00. Infants and children below 2 years are allowed free entry into the zoo.<\/p>\n

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Things To Do At Vancouver Zoo<\/h2>\n

A trip to the Zoo gives a chance for visitors to explore and enjoy a large number of activities. The Zoo is a storehouse of adventure and knowledge. The activities help to get a closer look at the beauty of the wildlife and opens our eyes to the wonderful world of animals. Few activities which must not be missed when one is at Vancouver are listed below:<\/p>\n

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1. Live Shows: Watch The Radical Raptors<\/h3>\n
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Radical Raptors is a birds of prey presentation. The visitors can watch falconers amaze them with team of other birds in their exciting free flying presentations! This presentation is held 4 times a day at 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm and is approximately 15-20 minutes in duration. Radical Raptors is led by Gary Worley who, for over 40 years has trained horses, dogs and raptors as an amateur and as a professional on three continents. The show is a super hit with locals and tourists so the tickets must be booked in advance to get a good seating and view of the birds.<\/p>\n

Daily Shows:<\/strong> 12 Noon, 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM<\/p>\n

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