Greater Vancouver Zoo — Zoo in Langley

Greater Vancouver Zoo and its collection

Greater Vancouver Zoo, opened in 1970, is a zoo in Langley Twp, Canada.

The collection shown to the public covers 49 species, a figure counted in May 2026.

History

The businessman Pat Hines bought 120 acres at Aldergrove late in the 1960s intending to run a game farm, and the operation was first registered as World Wide Game Farm Ltd. Its doors opened on 20 August 1970 under the name Vancouver Game Farm. It carried the name Greater Vancouver Zoological Centre from 1995 and took its present one in 1999.

Animals and collection

A count in May 2026 put 49 species on public display. Addax and Père David's deer have been bred there, as have red pandas, the earliest such breeding anywhere in western Canada; the Asian elephant Tina lived on the site from 1970 until 2004.

Things to do

Things to do include Animal Spotlights, Inflatable Adventure Parks, Mesozoic Adventure, Wallaby Walkthrough and Train.

Conservation and approach

Addax and Père David's deer have been bred here, and the earliest red panda breeding anywhere in western Canada took place at the zoo. Breed-and-release work is carried out with Wildlife Preservation Canada on three British Columbia natives: the Oregon spotted frog, Taylor's checkerspot butterfly and the western painted turtle.

What the venue says

• Animal Spotlights
• Mesozoic Adventure
• Train
• Critter Cruisers
• Brew at the Zoo
• Safari Cycles
• The primary spot on-site for hearty meals, serving up classic park fare including burgers, chicken strips, fries, onion rings, and poutine.
• Pay parking is $8.00 for the day . You can pay by scanning the QR code on parking signage just outside the Zoo's entrance or at ticket window upon arrival.
• The Greater Vancouver Zoo is home to over 67 species on 120 acres with 3km of wheelchair accessible paved pathways!
• Motorized wheelchairs are allowed. Electric mobility aids are permitted at a maximum speed of 7km/h.
• Safari Cycles (multi-person bicycles), Critter Cruisers, and wheelchairs are available for rent at Guest Services.
• With the presentation of an Access 2 Card a caretaker will be permitted entry to the Zoo at no charge.
• Service dogs certified by B.C.’s Guide Dog and Service Dog Act, or a dog accompanied by a trainer with a valid ID from a GDSDA school, are permitted on Zoo grounds while following our Service Dog Policy.