Interpretive talks about wolves and their role in a healthy ecosystem are offered daily to visitors from around the world, and we customize educational programs for groups and schools. Our wolves are also used for photography, some documentary work, and a
Naturally, when bringing to mind the people of the Guzoo, one must first and foremost speak of Mr. Gustafson, affectionately known as 'Mr. Guzoo'. Lynn Gustafson is Guzoo. He dreamed it, he built it and he operates it. He is the personality behind it all. Lynn himself is the number one reason to fall in love with the zoo. Sure, the animals are fun to be around but spending time with Lynn is great fun too. He has a magnetic personality, and a way of making strangers feel like old time friends. However, If you can't take a joke, you probably won't get along with Lynn. When we first met, I had never really learned humor, at least not Lynn's type of humor. His whole family oozes with humor. To put it plainly, they simply are healthy people to be around. Laughter truly is the best medicine.
We have been taking our daughter to the zoo since she was a toddler and she still loves going today. Perennial Zoo members we take full advantage of our membership and often use the zoo as a last minute spot to go spend time as a family. We feel that the Greater Vancouver Zoo does a nice job of providing large habitats for the animals under their care as well as keeping them well cared for and entertained. The train is loads of fun and a good way for people with limited mobility to see a large portion of the zoo without having to walk the whole way...the engineer is also the narrator and has interesting little tidbits to tell about some of the animals. They also rent bicycles that fit four people (two pedaling and two riding) for those who still want to get a little exercise but make sure they don't miss anything. The only small criticism I have is around the amenities. The snack bar is a little plain and the bathrooms could use a little sprucing up. That said I would rather they invest as much of their budget as they can into the care of the animals. Visit the Greater Vancouver Zoo for a fun and interesting family experience!Read more