Place to visit
Greater Vancouver Zoo, Canada: what it is and when to go
Greater Vancouver Zoo is a zoo in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is February and May to October. In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 01. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Zoo in Langley, British Columbia, Canada · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- Canada · 264 Street 5048
- Best time
- February and May to October.
- Nearest airport
- YVR Vancouver, 52 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
- Website
- gvzoo.com
- Coordinates
- 49.09213, -122.48701
What it is and where
Greater Vancouver Zoo is a zoo in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Langley, where this site lists 38 more places to see, 9.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 49.09213, -122.48701; the nearest main airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR, Vancouver), 52 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in Canada. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Greater Vancouver Zoo is February and May to October.
- JanPossible8:27
- FebBest time9:54
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:28
- MayBest time15:05
- JunBest time15:58
- JulBest time15:36
- AugBest time14:12
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:30
- NovPossible8:51
- DecPossible8:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 01. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | February and May to October | November to January and March to April |
| Wildlife | May to October | November to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Greater Vancouver Zoo has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Canada
To enter Canada there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “National parks and accommodation, booked”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Canada checklist. Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check that your device takes 120 V); emergencies: 911.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Copper Kettle Wine & BeerBrewery3.7 km
- Aldergrove Community Archives & Telephone MuseumMuseum3.7 km
- Otter Co-op Outdoor ExperienceWith kids4.0 km
- Locality BrewingBrewery5.3 km
- The Fort Wine Co.Winery7.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Canada guide.
More in Canada: With kids
- Cochrane, Ontario
- Toronto Zoo: zoo in Ontario, Canada
- Calgary Zoo: zoo in Alberta, Canada
- Canada's Wonderland: amusement park in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
- Vancouver Aquarium: public aquarium in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Montreal Biodome: zoo in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Every Canada place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Greater Vancouver Zoo?
It is a zoo in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Greater Vancouver Zoo?
February and May to October. In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 01.
How do you get to Greater Vancouver Zoo?
The nearest main airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 52 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Canada is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Canada map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Copper Kettle Wine & Beer, Aldergrove Community Archives & Telephone Museum, Otter Co-op Outdoor Experience. The rest is in the Canada guide.
Keep reading
- Langley38 places to see in and around Langley, Canada: Vancouver British Columbia Temple, Golden Ears Bridge, Canadian Museum of Flight. Best time: February and May to October
- With kids141 places for with kids in Canada, from Cochrane, Ontario to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February and May to October. Each with its own season by altitude an
- CanadaBefore travelling to Canada: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. To fly to Canada you need the eTA: 7 Canadian dollars, valid for five years and applied…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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