05/13 ~ 40th Wild & Wonderful Years Contest

Greater Vancouver Zoo – PRESS RELEASE

Date: May 13, 2010   
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

40th WILD & WONDERFUL YEARS CONTEST AT THE GREATER VANCOUVER ZOO

Aldergrove – The Greater Vancouver Zoo is thrilled to announce that this is a very special year for us - our 40th Anniversary! We will be hosting celebrations that include exciting events filled with lots of activities, a historical look back and a special thanks to our community for all their support over the past 40 years.  Starting May 14th through October 31st we are pleased to officially launch our ”40th Wild & Wonderful Year Contest” where you can enter to win great prizes such as: 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid, Alaskan Cruise, trips to Disneyworld, San Diego or Hawaii plus many more…. 

The story of the Greater Vancouver Zoo began in the late 1960's when world traveler and businessman, Pat Hines, purchased 120 acres of land in Aldergrove, British Columbia. It was ideal for the realization of his dream to create a game farm. At first registered as the World Wide Game Farm Ltd. it became known as the Vancouver Game Farm, which had its official opening on August 20th, 1970.

The first animal to arrive was "Dennis", an agreeable male llama from Mount Vernon in Washington State. Today, the zoo has over 600 different animals (135 species) and our main focus is on further enhancements to our animal habitats, conservation efforts, education and all environmental aspects. 

WHEN:          FRIDAY MAY 14 11:00 AM
WHERE:        Greater Vancouver Zoo – by Zoo information map
WHAT:         Official Launch of 40th Wild & Wonderful Years Contest
WHO:          Jody Henderson, Marketing & Promotions Manager, Greater Vancouver Zoo

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Media Contact:                   

Jody Henderson                       
Marketing & Promotions Manager               
Phone:  604.856.6825 x 33                   
Email:  jhenderson@gvzoo.com               


To learn more about the good things we do at the Zoo visit us at:  www.gvzoo.com or better yet come visit us in person!

Since 1970….dedicated to conservation, preservation & protection of endangered species!

The Greater Vancouver Zoo is an accredited zoo within the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA), which is a non-profit organization established to promote the welfare of animals and encourage the advancement of education, conservation and science.