THINGS TO DO

Animal Encounters

Seasonal daily animal encounters feature reptiles such as snakes, turtles, a tortoise, a bearded dragon, owls (including the extirpated burrowing owl) and other bird of prey encounters.

Home Hardware Family Farm

The Home Hardware Family Farm is home to all of the park’s farm animals including llama, turkey, rooster, goats and miniature donkeys. On select days and during special events, guests can get

Bird of Prey Flight Demonstrations

During July and August, visitors can amble over to the Highland Valley Copper Amphitheatre for an up-close look at some of British Columbia’s incredible birds of prey as they fly overhead.

Feed Talks

What is the largest land mammal in North America? Do bighorn sheep have horns or antlers? How do red foxes hunt? Is a kermode bear different than a black bear? Fascinating facts will be fed to visitors at different animal habitats throughout the summer as guests learn more about each animal. Upon arrival, be sure to check the daily schedule to see which animal is being featured at what time.

Wildlife Express

(Open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during May and June, but may also be operating on weekdays in July and August, depending on volunteer availability.)

The wheelchair-accessible Wildlife Express miniature train takes passengers on a short ride through various areas of the BC Wildlife Park. Tickets are just $1 each, including tax, and can be purchased at the train station (cash only). Note: the train will not operate when temperatures exceed 30 C.