3 year old female Amur Tiger, Hani, died overnight from unknown causes. Since they are unsure of the cause they are concerned about sister Hana. Her untimely demise is unforutnate for the Amur breeding program. At 3 she was just coming to an age where they could have used her for breeding and she and Hana are from Seoul so their genetics are high value to the program. At least they still have Hana. Siberian tiger dies at the Greater Vancouver Zoo - BC | Globalnews.ca
Seconded. We have the same issue here … domesticated reindeer over the endangered forest reindeer from Northern boreal Europe (ssp. fennicus). That also … is a shame.
Here's is a clearly one sided anti zoo article about the zoo and well all zoos in general. Should animals continue to be kept at the Greater Vancouver Zoo? | News1130
Hani likely died from pleuritis, a lung condition common in domestic cats. More tests will be done to determine the cause and other factors. Good news for Hana is that its not something she is likely to catch. Greater Vancouver Zoo Siberian tiger Hani likely died from lung condition - British Columbia - CBC News
Turns out Hani died from heart failure. Siberian tiger at B.C. zoo died of 'significant' heart failure | CTV Vancouver News
The zoo is celebrating its 44th anniversary this weekend which will also be the day they opened an new ring tailed lemur exhibit. Aldergrove?s zoo throwing a party Saturday - Community - Langley Advance
127 Oregon Spotted Frogs have been released after being bred at the zoo. Zoo releases captive-bred endangered frogs back to wild - Aldergrove Star
The zoo's new male arctic fox, Tucker, has been introduced to female, Alaska. He came from a zoo in Ontario.
The zoo defends itself against its critics. http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2015/04/the-greater-vancouver-zoo-other-side-story/
A pair of reindeer calves were born. Female, Rylai, was born April 22nd and male, Rolan, was born April 30th.
A red panda enclosure is being built. The exhibit is nearing completion but no date has been set for the pandas to arrive.
The zoo has a new red fox, four month old Holly. She was rescued after being found alone and wounded. She is now healthy and on display.
Newly arrived red panda male, Rakesh, has died of a lung infection. His brother Arun is being treated as a precaution. The infection likely began before the brothers left Winnipeg. Red Panda dies at Greater Vancouver Zoo in Aldergrove - Langley Times
The zoo was hit hard by winds and at least the grizzly enclosure was damaged. The zoo was placed on lock down and guests were slowly evacuated. Vancouver Zoo evacuated after wind breaks grizzly bear enclosure | Globalnews.ca
The red panda's death has sparked more criticism of the zoo. Red panda's death prompts activists to call for B.C. zoo's closure | CTV News
At the end of the CAZA conference in Winnipeg, the zoo won the Peter Karsten award for conservation for their work with Western Painted turtles. CAZA Celebrates Excellence in the Accredited Zoo and Aquarium Community -- OTTAWA, Oct. 5, 2015
