The Greater Vancouver Zoo is excited to offer Access Day 2025. We have expanded our event to 2 days this year, reduced sensory experience on Wednesday May 14th and regular experience Thursday May 15th. Access Day is specifically designed to be accessible for all individuals. Gates open at 9:00 AM and activities will run from 10:00am - 2:00pm.
Admission is $10 per participant. For your convenience, tickets are available online via our website. To reduce wait times, tickets will not be available onsite. One personal care attendant is free per individual (Please note Access 2 cards are not required at this time but will be required when visiting again in the future.)
Special entrance available from 9:00AM to 12:00PM. Busses park free and staff will be on site to help direct them.
Activities can be found at our Pavilion Picnic Area from 10:00am - 2:00pm and keep an eye out for additional fun around the Zoo.
In respect to those attending Access Day the Greater Vancouver Zoo will adjust operations over the two days to reduce sensory concerns.
Wednesday May 14th - reduced sensory operations
The Safari Express Train will not be operating until after 2:00.
Mesozoic Adventure will be muted from 9-11am, and all dinosaur roars will be quieter for the rest of the day.
The Discovery Centre, located next to Oasis Kitchen, will act as a “quiet space”.
Thursday May 15th
The Safari Express will be in operation operating at a limited capacity
Mesozoic Adventure dinosaur roars will be quieter.
The Discovery Centre, located next to Oasis Kitchen, will act as a “quiet space”.
