You’ve certainly heard the #BeHere campaign that’s been running for the summer, and the Greater Vancouver Zoo is extending that message to a more altruistic end – Be Here for Animals. August at the Zoo means Animals, Anniversary, Advocacy and out of this world fun!
Typically, when you donate to a cause the bottom tier donation is just for feeling good, but the Zoo is doing one better. For a donation of $10 or more you get a unique T-shirt, specially designed to be coloured in by you! They’re even holding a t-shirt decorating competition on their social media so you can keep the fun going from home!
And we know how anxious everyone is to be back in a learning environment during the summer, but fear not, the Zoo has your back on this one too! They’re hosting education and conservation talks every weekend till the end of summer so you can learn while you watch the animals in their habits. Pick a few favourites, or see them all!
- August 4-6: Black Bear Cubs, enclosure 21.
- August 11-12: Giraffes, enclosure 28
- August 18-19: Western Painted Turtle, picnic area
- August 24-25: Oregon Spotted Frog, vivarium
- September 1-3: Cougar Cubs, enclosure 22A
I think those cubs are gonna steal the show, but make sure to take time for the Western Painted Turtles, one of their main rescue focusses for the summer and on their 48th Birthday Weekend. While the turtles may be slow, this weekend is gonna be fast and fun with live music, a bouncy castle and more great activities for kids of all ages!
#BeHere at the Zoo, I know I will!