From The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Best Nearby Zoos (Attractions & Activities) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Vancouver, BC Greater Vancouver Zoo (Attractions & Activities - Zoos) 5048 264th St, Aldergrove  BC  V4W 1N7 • 604-856-6825 Distance: ~50.394 km         Description: In its original form, the Greater Vancouver Zoo was a privately owned enterprise called the Vancouver Game Farm, which opened in 1970. Today, this world-class zoo exhibits an assortment of animals, from big cats and bears to moose and macaws, pythons and peacocks to spider monkeys and snapping turtles. Highlights of a visit will include a ride on the Safari Express miniature train or a narrated tour on the North American Wilds Safari Bus, and lion and tiger feedings (May-Oct Daily 1pm). Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.