Meet Dawson and Knute, the BC Wildlife Park's resident grizzly bears.
Born in early 2011, this duo became permanent residents of the Park in the same year.
In this animal story, Zookeeper Dannielle shares the sibling's story on how and why they were brought to the BC Wildlife Park, and the integral role that humans play in keeping wildlife wild.
Meet Clover, the only kermode bear in human care in the world.
Clover was born in 2011, and has been a resident at the BC Wildlife Park since October 2012.
In this animal story, Zookeeper Dannielle shares details of Clover's unique story on how he came to live at the Park, and why enrichment and positive reinforcement training is an important part of his care.
Meet Robert, the BC Wildlife Park's resident bobcat.
Born in 2012, and after being a patient at the Fawett Family Wildlife Health Centre, Robert became a resident of the Park the same year.
In this animal story, Zookeeper Ardice explains why Robert couldn't be released back into the wild, the purpose of positive reinforcement training, and how Robert receives enrichment.
Meet Chester and Beatrice, the BC Wildlife Park's resident orphaned raccoons.
Learn why this pair was unable to be released into the wild, and the importance of enrichment and positive reinforcement training while in our care.
Raccoons are being found with increased regularity in the Thompson Okanagan region and are opportunistic omnivores. It is important to keep attractants such as garbage cans, unharvested fruits and vegetables, and chicken coops cleaned and contained, to help keep these clever wild animals, wild.
Meet the BC Wildlife Park's bighorn sheep: Q-tip, Robson, and Elbert.
In this animal story, Zookeeper Cecily talks about the history that bighorn sheep have had reaching near extinction, along with why and how training is a main component of their care.
At the BC Wildlife Park, we currently have 11 individual birds of prey, representing 6 different species.
The majority of the birds of prey sustained permanent injuries that prevented them from being released back into the wild.
Zookeepers Amy and Larissa discuss what the birds of prey eat, the most common injuries that they encounter, and the direct impact that human actions can have on the birds of prey.
The BC Wildlife Park is home to the only full service wildlife health centre within the Southern Interior: The Fawcett Family Wildlife Health Centre.
Our Health Centre accepts hundreds of wildlife patients each year, and is funded by Park admissions and donations.
Animal Care Manager, Tracy, discusses the most common injuries, what to do if you find an injured animal, and what you can do to help keep wildlife, wild.
Meet Bloom the American Badger.
Bloom arrived at the BC Wildlife Park through the Fawcett Family Wildlife Health Centre as an orphan in 2006.
In this animal story, Zookeeper Dannielle discusses the conservation status of American Badgers, what to do if you encounter one in the wild, alongside the types of training and enrichment offered to Bloom while in our care.
Meet the BC Wildlife Park's Przewalski's horses: Takhi and Napoleon.
In this animal story, Animal Care Manager Tracy, talks about the history that Przewalski's horses have had reaching near extinction, along with the importance of the Species Survival Program.
Zookeeper Dannielle discusses how Przewalski's horses are different from domestic horses, and why training is a main component of their care.
Meet Sijja, Marraq, and Ajaja the BC Wildlife Park's resident Arctic Wolves. The three siblings were born at the Parc Safari in Quebec in 2014 and came to the BC Wildlife Park in June 2016.
Zookeepers Ardice & Mel explain where the wolves came from, the diets they consume, the types of enrichments that are offered to the trio, and the important role that wolves play in maintaining healthy eco systems.
At the BC Wildlife Park, we currently have 10 different species of reptile, and 3 different species of amphibian.
In this animal story, Zookeeper Dylan talks about how these species came to reside at the BC Wildlife Park, the most common reasons for these species to be admitted to our rehabilitation centre, and how you can do your part to prevent reptiles and amphibians from requiring rehabilitation.