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BC Wildlife Park The BCWP connects people to BC's wildlife & wild places.
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The BC Wildlife Park connects people to BC's wildlife and wild places in order to encourage a sustainable society within a healthy natural environment. To ensure we achieve our Vision and Mission, the BC Wildlife Park facilities and on site and outreach programming are developed according to the following over arching themes:

Creating positive emotional connections to wildlife
Experiencing the interconnectedness of nature
Emphasizing the importance and power of individual responsibility

Two Proud Milestones for the BC Wildlife Park!Last September, the BC Wildlife Park celebrated two important achievements...
10/17/2026

Two Proud Milestones for the BC Wildlife Park!

Last September, the BC Wildlife Park celebrated two important achievements recognizing our ongoing commitment to animal welfare, wildlife conservation and education!

CAZA Accreditation Renewal!

The BC Wildlife Park successfully renewed its accreditation with Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) for another five years! This rigorous process evaluates animal welfare, veterinary care, habitats, nutrition, conservation, education and facility operations. We are honoured to remain among a select group of CAZA-accredited institutions in British Columbia and across Canada.

Burrowing Owl Conservation Award!

We were also honoured to receive an award recognizing our contribution to the Burrowing Owl Breeding Program, led by the Burrowing Owl Conservation Society of BC.

Since 1992, we have proudly partnered with the Society to help protect and recover this endangered species through one of the world’s most successful burrowing owl conservation breeding programs.

Both achievements reflect years of dedication, teamwork and our mission of Conservation Through Education.

A special thank you to our staff, volunteers, conservation partners and community for supporting the important work we do at the BC Wildlife Park!

10/16/2026

It’s Rutting Season for Kirk and Yukon!

Have you noticed our caribou Kirk and Yukon pushing their antlers against each other, rubbing them on barrels, and getting a little more active lately? There’s a fascinating reason behind this behaviour!

Fall is breeding season for caribou, also known as the rut. During this time, male caribou experience hormonal changes that can make them more active and competitive. In the wild, males use their antlers to spar with one another, establish dominance, and compete for access to females.

Now that Kirk and Yukon have both shed the velvet from their antlers, you may notice them rubbing their antlers against objects, pushing barrels around, or even engaging in some sparring! These are all natural behaviours associated with this time of year.

Next time you visit the BC Wildlife Park, keep an eye on Kirk and Yukon! You might get to observe some of these fascinating seasonal behaviours firsthand.

We are open weekends, Pro D Days and Stat Days, 09:30am to 04:00pm

10/16/2026

One Last Turkey Post from Thanksgiving!

We couldn’t wrap up our Thanksgiving celebrations without sharing Süja’s enrichment!

Animal Care Supervisor Ardice prepared a turkey enrichment for our female Arctic wolf, and of course, we had to share it with you!

But there’s more to this Thanksgiving treat than you might think! Food enrichment activities like this encourage animals under human care to use their natural behaviours, including sniffing, investigating, searching for food, and figuring out how to access it.

These activities help keep animals physically active, mentally stimulated, and engaged with their surroundings, all important parts of their overall welfare!

We hope you’ve enjoyed seeing some of the special Thanksgiving enrichments our Animal Care team prepared for the animals at the BC Wildlife Park this year!

And that’s officially a wrap on Thanksgiving at the BC Wildlife Park. Until next year!

October 23 PRO-D Day Camp: Howl-O-Ween!Get ready for a spooktacular day at the BC Wildlife Park!Our Fall Semester Non-In...
10/14/2026

October 23 PRO-D Day Camp: Howl-O-Ween!

Get ready for a spooktacular day at the BC Wildlife Park!

Our Fall Semester Non-Instructional Day Kids Camps are here, and we’re kicking things off with a Halloween twist!

Campers are encouraged to wear their favourite Halloween costumes and get ready for a day filled with wildlife education, fun activities, and some spine-chilling animal facts!

From animals with spooky appearances and unusual diets to surprising behaviours and fascinating facts that sound too strange to be true, this camp is all about learning the truth behind some of the most misunderstood animals in the wild!
One-Day Camp Information:

Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Drop-Off: 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Camp Activities: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Pick-Up: 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: The BC Wildlife Park

Camp Fees:
• General Public: $55 per child
• Annual Pass Holders: $50 per child

It’s the perfect way to spend a PRO-D Day learning about wildlife while celebrating the Halloween season.

Spaces are limited! Register today and join us for a howling good time!

Register through the link:
https://www.bcwildlife.org/programs-wildlife-camps.htm

New Operating Schedule!The BC Wildlife Park has transitioned to its fall and winter operating schedule!We are now open w...
10/13/2026

New Operating Schedule!

The BC Wildlife Park has transitioned to its fall and winter operating schedule!

We are now open weekends, SD73 Pro-D Days, and statutory holidays from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Whether you’re planning a weekend family outing or looking for something to do on a day off from school, we look forward to welcoming you to the Park!

Thank you for your continued support, and we hope to see you soon!

10/13/2026

Zoe & Kalamalka Had Turkey Too!

You weren’t the only one enjoying turkey this Thanksgiving! Our cougars, Zoe and Kalamalka, also received a special turkey enrichment!

Watch the reel and see how differently they reacted.

Kalamalka found his turkey first and seemed to enjoy it right away! Zoe found hers a little later, but instead of eating it, she decided to leave it aside, lie down, and watch Kalamalka enjoy his meal!

It’s always fascinating to observe their individual behaviours, even when they’re offered the same enrichment!

We also want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who visited the BC Wildlife Park this Thanksgiving weekend! We hope you had a wonderful time with family and friends. Thank you for spending part of your holiday with us and for continuing to support the BC Wildlife Park!

Visit us this Thanksgiving!Join us on Monday, October 12, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM for a fun-filled Thanksgiving celebrat...
10/08/2026

Visit us this Thanksgiving!

Join us on Monday, October 12, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM for a fun-filled Thanksgiving celebration with family and friends at the BC Wildlife Park!

Enjoy educational Feed Talks, Animal Encounters, kids crafts, a scavenger hunt, yard games, Wildlife Express Train rides, and more!

Special Admission: Just $10 + tax per person

Make the most of your Thanksgiving long weekend surrounded by beautiful fall colours and more than 200 animals at the BC Wildlife Park!

Purchase tickets online: www.bcwildlife.org

10/05/2026

What a wonderful day at the Painted Turtle Artisan Market!

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday at the BC Wildlife Park. It was great to see so many visitors spending the day at the Park, shopping local, and supporting our community.

A special thank you to all the talented vendors who attended and shared their work with our visitors. Your participation and support helped make the market such a great day.

Thank you for supporting local and supporting the BC Wildlife Park. We hope you enjoyed the day as much as we did, and we look forward to seeing you again at our next event!

THE WILDEST THANKSGIVING GIVEAWAY IS HERE!Our Thanksgiving Celebration is coming up on Monday October 12, and we want to...
10/03/2026

THE WILDEST THANKSGIVING GIVEAWAY IS HERE!

Our Thanksgiving Celebration is coming up on Monday October 12, and we want to give one lucky winner a wonderful prize!

We’ve partnered with Fresh St. Market for a Thanksgiving giveaway that includes:

• 4 General Admission passes to our Thanksgiving Celebration at the BC Wildlife Park
• A large Dawson the Grizzly Bear stuffy from our Gift Shop
• A $100 Fresh St. Market gift card!

That means a day at the BC Wildlife Park celebrating Thanksgiving, a huggable Dawson to snuggle with at home, and $100 from Fresh St. Market for your Thanksgiving table!

HOW TO ENTER

• Like this post
• Follow the BC Wildlife Park on Instagram and Facebook, if you have both platforms
• Tag 2 people in the comments
• One entry per person ‼️

Contest closes Friday. October 9 at 9:00 AM

The winner will be selected at random on Friday. October 9 in the afternoon and contacted by direct message from the official BC Wildlife Park account.

Contest Details
• One winner will receive the complete prize package.
• One entry per person. Multiple comments will not count as additional entries.
• The winner must be able to pick up the prize at the BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops, BC
• The four admission passes are valid for our Thanksgiving Celebration on October 12, 2026.
• The prize has no cash value and cannot be exchanged for cash.
• The winner must respond to our direct message within 24 hours, or another winner may be selected.
• By entering. participants confirm they are residents of Canada and are 18 years of age or older.
• This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook, instagram. or Meta

Thank you to Fresh St. Market for joining our Thanksgiving Celebration and sponsoring the $100 gift card.

Enter for your chance to celebrate The Wildest Thanksgiving at the BC Wildite Park!

Address

9077 Dallas Drive
Kamloops, BC
V2C6V1

Opening Hours

Saturday 9:30am - 4pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4pm

Telephone

(250) 573-3242

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