Whether you're a resident or a visitor to the area, a day at the Great Vancouver Zoo must be part of your plans. You will have a wonderful time seeing all the varieties of animals this zoo has to offer. This is the perfect place for the entire family and your children will have an amazing time as well as educational.
The zoo opened in 1970 and has been a popular attraction to the area ever since. There are many things to do while at the zoo besides walking around and viewing the animals. You can also take a Safari Mini Train. This train is a 12 to 15 minute tour around the zoo which is has a zoo tour guide aboard. Taking this train is a treat for adults as well as children. You can take this train for an additional $5.00 to the admission price. Children under two years of age are free.
You can take the Wilds Safari Bus to see some of North America's most large and wild animals. This 15 minute guided tour on the bus will show you some of the zoo's most attracting animals such as bears, elks and wolves. Like the train, the bus tour guide will be able to tell you about these animals and about their natural habitats.
During predetermined times, you will also be able to water the lions and tigers being fed meat which is always an interesting thing to see. You will have to visit their website to find out when they are feeding the lions or tigers at www.gvzoo.com. There are many other exciting and fun activities to do while at the zoo. It will be a day that your entire family will enjoy.
