Greater Vancouver Zoo

• Family of toddler bitten at Greater Vancouver Zoo bear enclosure sues

  At the time, the B.C. Conservation Officer Service confirmed a two-year-old girl had been bitten on the arm. She was taken to hospital in serious condition.

  Crime

  Jan 4
  
• RCMP saw potential wolf-human ‘conflict,’ zoo declared no risk: B.C. escape documents

  The zoo was shut for three days while workers and conservation officers searched for the wolves, which Langley RCMP said got loose when someone cut a hole in their enclosure.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2022
  
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• Wolf missing from Greater Vancouver Zoo found safe, ending 72-hour search

  Staff said Tempest was found near the property and the public will now be able to see her when the zoo reopens to the public on Saturday, Aug. 20.

  Environment

  Aug 19, 2022
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• 1 wolf dead, 1 still missing after animals deliberately released, B.C. zoo says

  The zoo has been closed since Tuesday after it was discovered someone had cut a hole in the fence, compromised the wolf compound and released all the wolves inside.

  Environment

  Aug 18, 2022
• Search continues for at least 1 wolf following ‘suspicious’ escape from B.C. zoo

  The Greater Vancouver Zoo issued a statement Tuesday afternoon calling the escape of wolves suspicious, suggesting animals got out 'due to malicious intent.'

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2022
• Escaped wolves prompt Greater Vancouver Zoo closure, at least 1 still at large

  The facility called the Conservation Officer Service Tuesday morning after the animals somehow escaped their enclosure where they live.

  Canada

  Aug 16, 2022
• Animal rights activists rally at Greater Vancouver Zoo after emaciated moose put down

  Oakleaf, an eight-year-old moose, was euthanized Wednesday after months of declining body condition, according to veterinarian Dr. Bruce Burton.

  Environment

  Jul 26, 2020
• Grizzly bear cubs from Alberta find new home at Greater Vancouver Zoo

  The Greater Vancouver Zoo says it is now home to three grizzly bear cubs from Alberta that would have otherwise been euthanized.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2020
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• Greater Vancouver Zoo is failing its animals, humane society report says

  Global News has reached out to the Greater Vancouver Zoo for comment.

  Dec 30, 2019
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• 2-year-old girl hospitalized after being bitten by bear at Greater Vancouver Zoo

  Conservation officers are probing the incident, which allegedly saw the child seriously hurt by a zoo animal.

  Aug 6, 2019