Wolves escape enclosure at Greater Vancouver Zoo, at least 1 still at large

At least one wolf is still on the loose after several escaped their enclosure in a “suspicious” incident at the Greater Vancouver Zoo Tuesday.

The BC Conservation Service is on-site in Langley after multiple wolves were found outside their enclosure.

The Ministry of Environment says Greater Vancouver Zoo staff, along with conservation officers, are working to recapture them.

In a statement posted to its website, the zoo says it is now working with Langley RCMP and the conservation service.

“This is an ongoing investigation and is suspicious, and believed to be due to malicious intent,” the zoo said.

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“Most wolves are back in the care of our animal health and welfare team. GVZoo staff continue to actively search for [a] small number of remaining wolves unaccounted for.”

The zoo says Mounties are now investigating “what appears to be unlawful entry and vandalism.”

The ministry is asking that if people in the Langley area spot the lone wolf, to keep your distance and report the animal immediately to the Report all Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) line at 1-877-952-7277.

Earlier Tuesday around 9 a.m., the zoo posted on its Facebook page announcing that it would be closed for the entire day.

“Thanks for your understanding!” the zoo wrote.