Came here at 10 on Sunday so we could see the Running of the Goats. Bit of a queue but it dispersed…read morepromptly when the doors opened. Got to see the peacocks strut about in the park. Paid the suggested donation $7 CAD/person. Waited a few minutes for the goats and it was fun to see them run out. Kiddo loved the animals and getting to pet all the goats, they were so friendly! The stop is not a long visit but it was a great side quest for us with a 4 yr old, and we loved walking through Beacon Hill park and to the playground. Must visit park for those with kids!

We stumbled upon this little farm as we looked for the Moss Lady in the park. It was almost closing…read moretime when we walked in, but we were happy to pay the suggested $7 per person, even for just the last 30 minutes. We spent most of our time in the goat pen. Two baby goats got the zoomies, and it was a very cute sight to behold. We also got to witness the "goat stampede," which is pretty much what it sounds like--a line of goats, from young to old, racing to the barn for their dinner. 10/10 cuteness. So glad we went!

If you have kids or just love cute animals ... it's worth the trek to Olympic game…read moreFarm. Take the ferry with your car and it's about a 40 minute drive. Buy some bread when you arrive and you'll have memories for life. Bison and elk were our favorites. If you have friends from out of town, put those window locks on and you'll be in for a good time for the passengers who have no idea they're about to get up close with cute cows, deer, and llamas. Laughs and smiles all around. Bring some wipes to wipe down the car after; your car will definitely get dirty inside and out. Some folks line their car with towels and some bring a hand vac. Before or after you do the drive around the farm to feed the animals, there's a free petting zoo to play with adorable goats and some spots to read and take photos. Overall a lovely time. They also have some other exotic animals at the end that are housed/ in isolated living quarters to see but you can't feed them.

Please train your staff. He's a young hot head guy at the beginning at the tour who is not shy to…read moreyell and scream at you like you're at a boot camp. I understand there are rules to keep everyone and animals safe, but when you say it very fast it's hard for people to follow it. I have never been to a park that I pay money for and get treated this way. would've enjoy this place more, but this one person just ruined it, very unprofessional! As for the rest of the tour. They do charge by the amount of people not by car. The animals can get pretty excited and stick their heads in your car and drool inside of your car.

It was one of those random Saturdays where you just want to get the kids out of the house, so we…read moredecided to head to the zoo. We didn't get lucky with everything--the lion was taking a nap and completely out of sight--but honestly, that's part of the experience. The kids still had a great time seeing the giraffes and exploring the other exhibits. What really made our visit stand out was a small moment that turned into something special. We stopped by the VR area near the carousel and met Catherine, who was incredibly kind and welcoming. She asked what we wanted to watch, and my daughter ended up chatting with her and mentioned her birthday was coming up. Out of nowhere, Catherine surprised us with a couple of carousel passes and a little birthday clip. It completely made my daughter's day--you could see how excited she was, and that kind of genuine kindness sticks with you. We come here pretty often during the summer since we're members, and experiences like this are exactly why we keep coming back. The staff really goes the extra mile. If I had one small suggestion, it would be to add more hand sanitizer stations, especially around the food areas and restrooms. It would just make things a bit more convenient for families. Overall, we love this place and appreciate the effort they put into both the animals and the guest experience. Looking forward to many more visits.

Love animals! Zoos are allegedly showcasing animals as…read moreambassador of themselves. Or perhaps a rescue. That ethical challenge aside, the zoo is lovely. The animals seem happy healthy and with companions. Some with little families. Very sweet. We had a lovely time. Adults and kids alike! Parking is not free. 8-10/hour for first 2 hours & decreases from there.

They are back. We went a weekend before they were officially opened. But we had fun…read more So many reptiles. Feeding tortoise! Guinea pigs! They have otter experience where you can buy fish, feed them, cuddle them etc for 1 hour. It's $65 per person and booked out till July. The reptiles - snake room was the creepiest. So loud! Because the rattlers were rattling. Crazy loud. Once you walk out, dead silent. They have snapping turtle- massive one! And several crocodiles too. Massive Nile crocodiles. Overall, it's fun. Creepy and all at once. A must visit for once or thrice. Feeding the animals was the best part.

Man... I am sad this place is closing down in February but I am so glad we got to see it before…read moreclosing. Its advertisement on Google says that it's a roadside attraction but it was much better than that. Although it's just two rooms, we spent more than an hour here looking at the animals and then seeing the animal feeding time. The guy who was feeding the animals was super knowledgeable and informative. It sounded like he has spent a lot of time taking care of each animal. He knew so much about it was cool to see full on alligators sitting in the corner in an enclosed area. They had all the different kinds of poisonous snakes. My favorite was seeing the king cobra and reticulated python. So many cool animals. If you can make it out here in the next month or so, you should do it. So worthwhile to come and see.

Are you visiting British Columbia and looking for a little different adventure for you and the…read morekids? If so, I'd recommend a visit to the Greater Vancouver Zoo. Located less than an hour outside of downtown, it is home to 140 different animal species featured throughout its meandering 120 acres. Children under the age of 3 are admitted free of charge and a visit typically takes 2-3 hours. While your little ones will probably enjoy roaming the grounds on foot, you can also rent a Safari Cycle or Critter Cruiser and unlike every zoo that I've ever visited, you are also welcome to use your bicycle, scooter, rollerblades, skateboard, or wagon while exploring their nearly 2 miles of paved walkways. These are some of the largest animal enclosures that I've ever seen at a zoo and they provide you closer access to the animals than you might expect. If you anticipate that your little ones will be WAY into this adventure, and ask you animal related questions above the standard parental pay grade, well then you're in luck because guided walking and mini-bus tours are available. In addition, if the herd you are traveling with is in need of a short break from all of these animal encounters you can enjoy the picnic area, playground, and restaurant. Expect that by the time you make your way to the exit you'll likely see smiling faces asking how long until you can return. And that's...Henry's Take. #greatervancouverzoo

Visited the Vancouver Zoo in Abbotsford during the summer, it was super fun! The zoo has so many…read morecool animals - hippos, red pandas, wolfs, lemur, and many more!! It is also pretty big! The zoo also has a train that takes you around the entire zoo, however, it is very hard to spot animals while in the train. We paid $8/pp for the train. I would saying best way to spot the animals is walking. Since we went on a hot day, it got very tiring to walk the entire zoo and gave us half way. I wish they had water fountains in the zoo because it is so big and there is only one water fountain by the entrance which makes it hard to come back all the time to fill it up. They did have porta potties around the zoo though. They also had a light bites and souvenirs at the entrance. Would probably visit again during a colder day so that I'm able to go around better. :)

3 new African lion cubs. Watch them grow and have fun. One male with his 2 sisters…read more Become a member, take your friends, enjoy enhancement times while Mt. Lions search for treats. Take a lunch, enjoy the peaceful surroundings

Not as busy as Woodland park Zoo and you feel closer to the animals…read more Not to big easy to get around.

This was my second time over the years hiring Animal Encounters for my children's large birthday…read moreparty. John did an outstanding job accommodating our group from start to finish. The team was attentive to the various age ranges of children, patient with all of our questions, and clearly prioritized the well-being of both the children and the animals. The cleanup was handled efficiently, as if it never happened. Overall, I highly recommend this company for this service. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and warm hospitality made the party fun and memorable!

We booked the Australian animal encounter for my animal loving five year old's birthday party and…read moreall the kids had a blast. Kim was super engaging, entertaining, and educational. She had all the kids laughing! I really appreciated how well run and calm everything was. Kids that were scared to touch the animals still felt comfortable and enjoyed the program. Grown ups were also able to hop in and pet the wallaby :)