Bloedel Conservatory Admission Ticket

A bit of a trip outside the city centre by taxi to Queen Elizabeth Park and Bloedel Conservatory. We paid our $9.50 entrance fee per adult and had a little walk about. Its a pretty small dome with a set route around it, but it certainly has its charm and that comes from the characterful birds around the area, some just squawking, but every so often you'll hear a cheeky voice say something, this kept me amused for ages. We did two loops of the dome and probably spent around an hour there, the plants and birds are lovely to look at but for some on a shorter break in the city it might be a little far to travel for such a relatively short amount of time.

Great place is you love birds and flowers. Easy to get through but well worth it. Any age and easy to get around

It is well managed and well cared for habitat for these beautiful creatures. We were in awe to read how old some of these birds were. The garden itself is beautifully thought for and planted, with quiet a variety of exotic plants.

Lovely environment with many beautiful and well cared for exotic plants together with a variety of exotic birds. Walking around the conservatory was pleasant with quite a bit to see. It is well laid out and if you are interested in plants and flowers is worth a visit as the price is very cheap. After visiting you can stroll around the surrounding gardens in the park that are beautiful and peaceful.

It was amazing. Some of plants I’ve seen in my life, very clean & nice environment. Birds were so beautiful

The Bloedel Conservatory is located in one of Vancouver’s most beautiful settings, at the top of Queen Elizabeth Park. The gardens surrounding the conservatory are absolutely stunning, beautifully maintained, and filled with an incredible variety of flowers, plants, and colors. The conservatory itself is peaceful, lush, and visually impressive - a wonderful place to connect with nature. Unfortunately, my experience was overshadowed by the conditions in which some of the birds, particularly the cockatoos and macaws, are kept. As a farmer and an animal trainer & lover, I found it genuinely upsetting and shocking. These birds are among the most intelligent and social animals in the world, yet they appeared to have very little enrichment or stimulation. I noticed a lack of toys, mirrors, activities, and natural elements that would encourage them to engage in their normal behaviors. Some of the perches are made of metal, which is obviously not ideal for their feet over extended periods. Another aspect that I found particularly difficult to witness was that several of the larger birds appeared unable to fly. Whether this is due to wing clipping or other reasons, seeing magnificent birds such as macaws and cockatoos unable to take flight is heartbreaking. Flight is such a fundamental part of what these animals are, and watching them stuck and walk onto their one branch is just awful. For visitors, these birds may be a beautiful attraction, but they are also highly intelligent, sentient creatures whose physical and psychological needs deserve the highest level of care and consideration. And what makes it all even more disappointing is that there seems to be so much opportunity to do better. The conservatory is large, spacious, and high enough to create a far more enriching environment for these birds. With thoughtful improvements, additional climbing structures, natural perches, toys, and interactive enrichment, this space could be transformed into something truly exceptional for their welfare. I do though understand the desire to give visitors the opportunity to see exotic birds, but their well-being should always come first. If adequate physical and mental stimulation cannot be provided, I would honestly rather see the conservatory focus solely on its spectacular plant collection - or maybe have butterflies in there instead - than seeing what I saw. I still recommend visiting for the beauty of the gardens and the conservatory itself, which are genuinely outstanding. However, I sincerely hope management takes a fresh look at the needs of the birds in their care. A place as beautiful and respected as the Bloedel Conservatory has the potential to become a leader not only in horticulture, but also in animal welfare.

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Was an amazing time! Just beautiful birds! And plants! I took my family there and would go again. Lovely time

Very nice to see but short visit.

Admission was affordable, plenty of parking ( paid) located inside Queen Elizabeth Park. The park consists of colourful birds and flowers. The place is a small conservatory so manage your expectations accordingly. We did 5 rounds and the kids enjoyed the experience. We got a paper for a scavenger hunt at the entrance and kept exploring the place. Humid inside so dress in layers.

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The tickets from Viator didn’t work. We had to purchase new tickets when we got to Bloedel reserve. They claim that they don’t use outside vendors.