The plan is to keep and update some of the park's most iconic imaginative and wildlife inspired elements, including the eagle's nest and badger burrows; while adding new safety measures along with accessible and interactive components, all designed to encourage fun, safe and inclusive play for everyone. Our project goal is $1M which will include everything from the new rubber surfacing up to the proposed NetFlex Tower and so much more.
Everyone deserves a safe place to come together and be connected to wildlife and wild spaces; which is exactly what the BC Wildlife Park strives to do.
We know that children need opportunities for risky, yet safe, outdoor play & that play is a fundamental human right of all children - integral to cognitive, physical & social development & emotional well being.
Much loved and well used, the playground at the BC Wildlife Park is in need of a major upgrade in order to bring it up to current standards, and make it inclusive and accessible for children of all ages and abilities.
This summer, we are launching a major fundraising effort to help fund these upgrades, and we'd love for you to be a part of it.
It's no secret that playgrounds come with a substantial price tag, and we need your support to create a safe and inclusive space for people of all ages!
If you'd like to speak about the project with our General Manager, book a tour, receive a detailed sponsorship package, or follow up in any way, please email Glenn@bcwildlife.org.
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Our latest fundraising initiative is a Legacy Brick sale. This is your chance to purchase a brick to honour your family, a loved one, your business, or a pet! Each purchased brick will be carefully sandblasted and painted with a special weatherproof paint that will stand the test of time. Bricks will then be set in a path that will be installed at the Park - and enjoyed for generations to come!
Bricks are offered in 3 sizes, and now qualify for a donation income receipt!
4 x 8 inch brick with up to 2 lines of text: $125.00
8 x 8 inch brick with up to 4 lines of text: $250.00
12 x 12 inch brick with a text or logo: $375.00
Our playground would not be possible without the ongoing support of many community partners, we appreciate your support!
To learn more about how you can become a playground sponsor, send Glenn an email.
It's true, each item listed in the master plan is a priority. We chose to begin with the playground because just as the welfare of our animals is our top priority, we also need to prioritize the health and safety of the families who visit and support the Park, and the animals in it. Our iconic playground has been a much loved feature for many years, and is starting to show its age. It needs to be brought up to current safety standards which includes making it interesting and accessible for children of all ages and abilities. While we are currently fundraising for this initiative, we are still focused on the other important initiatives in the plan. Please take a look at the master plan HERE , and consider supporting any of the worthy items listed HERE.