The zoo suddenly announced that it would be closed for the day, but no explanation was given.
The Greater Vancouver Zoo was closed a day earlier after a large number of wolves were spotted outside their enclosures. It closed for a second day on Wednesday in what the zoo called an act of "malice."
The zoo posted a short update on social media Wednesday morning.
"We will be closed today," a message on Instagram Stories said. "Thank you for your patience and understanding!"
The Aldergrove facility was first closed on Tuesday with little to no notice to visitors. The zoo later released a statement that Langley RCMP and he were working with B.C. The Conservation Officer Service for Returning Wolves to Safe Places said the incident was "suspicious."
"Most of the wolves have returned to the care of our Animal Health and Welfare team," said a statement posted Tuesday night, adding that staff "remaining missing." You mentioned trying to track down a "small number of wolves."
The zoo, which has nine adult wolves and six cubs, has not confirmed how many have escaped or remain missing.
The Langley RCMP has confirmed that police are investigating what they believe to be trespassing and vandalism.
Zoo officials said there was no danger to the public and asked anyone who saw wolves in the Greater Vancouver Zoo area to contact the numbers below.
According to the Department of the Environment, which oversees BC's Conservation Officer Service, conservation officers were summoned to the zoo to help retrieve a wolf that had escaped its enclosure.
The zoo most recently BC in 2020 the SPCAlaunched an investigation after an emaciated moose was euthanized at thezoo. did.
According to the Ministry of the Environment, anyone who sees a free-ranging wolf should keep their distance and call 1-877-952-7277 to report it.
— Using files from The Canadian Press
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