Animal lovers of all ages will have a fabulous time exploring the Greater Vancouver Zoo. Boasting 124 species of animals, such as lions, giraffe, black bears, bison, spider monkeys and caracals, and that's just naming a few, children will simple love exploring all the animals and naming the ones they know. Kids can enjoy meeting a reptile, taking the safari mini train, listening to an educational talk or even watching the lions and tigers being fed.

Address: 5048 - 264th Street, Aldergrove

E-mail: info@gvzoo.com

Website: www.gvzoo.com

Telephone: 604 856 6825

Opening times: Summer Season (1 May to 30 September): Open daily, from 9am to 7pm. Winter Season (1 October to 30 April): Open daily, from 9am to 4pm

Admission: C$22.25 (adults); C$16.25 (children). Other concessions are available