Greater Vancouver Zoo Map (2023 – 2017)
Planning your visit?
Greater Vancouver Zoo is a 120-acre zoological park located in Aldergrove, British Columbia, Canada. It houses over 140 species including grizzly bears, zebras, and red pandas. The zoo emphasizes wildlife conservation, education, and habitat preservation, and offers guided tours and animal encounters.
The most up-to-date Greater Vancouver Zoo Map helps you chart a clear path from the Lion House to the Aldergrove Wetlands Boardwalk. Want to catch the Safari Mini Train or time your walk to the daily giraffe feeding? This map gives you the layout to make it happen.
Don’t miss hidden gems like the Reptile House or the Conservation Aviary tucked near the northern loop—easy to overlook without a plan.
Greater Vancouver Zoo Map 2023
Greater Vancouver Zoo map update in 2023 was the addition of the Wallaby Walkthrough, a new walk-through exhibit featuring red-necked wallabies, red kangaroos, and an emu. Other notable changes included ongoing renovations to animal enclosures, especially for snow leopards and giraffes, and adjustments to animal placements due to habitat redesigns and conservation efforts. The zoo also continued to enhance visitor experiences with improved pathways and updated signage.
Printable Greater Vancouver Zoo Map PDF 2023
Greater Vancouver Zoo Map 2022
Greater Vancouver Zoo Map 2022 updates include the introduction of new walk-through exhibits like the Mesozoic Adventure with life-sized animatronic dinosaurs and the Wallaby Walkthrough featuring red-necked wallabies, red kangaroos, and an emu. Major renovations were made to the giraffe viewing platform, entrance plaza, and several animal enclosures, including redesigned habitats for snow leopards and expanded holding areas for cougars. Additionally, the zoo began implementing a multi-year plan to convert half its area into a safari-style park with larger, more naturalistic habitats for African animals.
Greater Vancouver Zoo Map 2017
Greater Vancouver Zoo Map updates in 2017 included a complete revamp of the North American species section, with new and expanded enclosures for cougars, bears, and coyotes, and the decommissioning of the diesel bus in favor of a safer, walk-through visitor experience. Additional changes involved new animal relocations, such as cougars moving to their own 18,000-square-foot compound, coyotes sharing a 32,400-square-foot black bear compound, and facility upgrades like building permits for a new animal care center and lemur house. Plans were also announced for a new entry building, expanded parking, and improved visitor amenities to modernize the zoo’s infrastructure.
FAQ
How long does it take to get through the Greater Vancouver Zoo?
Most people take between 1.5 to 3 hours to walk around the Greater Vancouver Zoo. A minimum of 1.5 hours is recommended for first-time visitors. The experience may take longer if you participate in additional activities like the miniature train ride.
What happened to the monkeys at the Vancouver zoo?
In May 2008, someone broke into the Greater Vancouver Zoo, killed Jocko the male spider monkey, and kidnapped Mia the female spider monkey, who has never been found. The case remains unsolved, and a reward is still offered for Mia’s safe return. Both monkeys had lived at the zoo for 15 years.
How much does it cost to get into the Vancouver zoo?
As of 2025, admission to the Greater Vancouver Zoo costs $36 for adults (18–64), $25 for seniors (65+), students (18+ with ID), and children (3–17), while children 2 and under enter for free. A train ride costs $8 per person, and parking is $8 for the day. Prices may vary during peak seasons.
How many wolves escaped Greater Vancouver Zoo?
Fourteen (14) wolves escaped from the Greater Vancouver Zoo enclosure according to news reports.
