Greater Vancouver Zoo still closed following wolf escape
Posted August 17, 2022 10:27 am.
Last Updated August 17, 2022 7:41 pm.
The Greater Vancouver Zoo remains closed, a day after a number of its wolves got out of their enclosure in what the zoo calls a “suspicious” incident.
On Wednesday Langley RCMP told CityNews they are investigating a break and enter and mischief at the zoo.
The zoo, which has nine adult grey wolves and six cubs, has not confirmed how many escaped or remain unaccounted for.
“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 Greater Vancouver Zoo said in its latest update on its website on Tuesday.
“This is an ongoing investigation and is suspicious, and believed to be due to malicious intent,” the zoo’s statement said.
The Zoo first announced it was closed Tuesday morning via its Instagram and Facebook accounts, and says it remains shut Wednesday.
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It said there was no danger to the public, and it was working with the B.C. Conservation Officer Service to “contain” the animals, while the Langley RCMP investigated what appeared to be a case of unlawful entry and vandalism.
The Environment Ministry, which said Tuesday that one wolf was on the loose but has not provided an update, says anyone who sees a wolf should keep their distance and report the animal immediately to the Report all Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) line: 1-877-952-7277.
