Bloedel Conservatory Admission Ticket
Overview
Experience the colors and scents of the tropics year-round! Bloedel Conservatory is a domed lush paradise located in Queen Elizabeth Park atop the City of Vancouver’s highest point. More than 100 exotic birds, koi and 500 exotic plants and flowers thrive within its temperature-controlled environment. Constructed through a very generous donation from Prentice Bloedel, Bloedel was dedicated at its opening in 1969 “to a better appreciation and understanding of the world of plants."
Inclusions
- One time entry into Bloedel Conservatory
- Entry/Admission - Bloedel Conservatory
What to expect
Whether you are interested in beautifully colored birds, tropical forests and flowers, or the more subtle scents of a healing garden, Bloedel Conservatory offers something for every member of your family.
Wander among 200, colorful free flying birds! You will find red, blue and dwarf Macaws, African parrots, exotic Finches and Chinese pheasants at Bloedel. Don’t be surprised if they answer when you say hello. Chatty parrots and 230 free-flying birds appear effortlessly at home in the exotic environment of Bloedel Conservatory. Handy bird guides and a children’s scavenger hunt are available at the front desk.
Explore the tropical ecosystems! Bloedel Conservatory contains three different climate zones, and demonstrates the importance of habitat protection and plant conservation. Biodiversity greatly increases closer to the equator, and many of the world’s most endangered ecosystems are found there. The first zone is the tropical rain forest. The tropical rain forest habitat is the most complex and diverse ecosystem on earth. One hectare of some rain forests have been found to contain more tree species than exist in all of Canada. next is the subtropical rain forest habitat with brighter light and less humidity is ideal for growing orchids. Banyan and fig trees are the perfect backdrop for these exotic blooms. Finally in the desert zone, humidity is kept low to simulate life in the desert. Succulents and cacti are the stars in this area of the Conservatory. Bloedel Conservatory offers a taste of each these ecosystems.
A healing garden engages the senses and the Bloedel Conservatory does just that. The most obvious of these is sight, but smell, touch, taste and auditory input can all be present. We gain positive effects on our emotional, mental, physical, spiritual, and social well being from being exposed to nature or horticultural activities.
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children 4 and under are free
- Bloedel is wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- We are currently operating under designated time slots to best monitor a safe capacity. Entry to the conservatory is contactless, with ticket scanning through Plexiglas.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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It was beautiful and humid, my boyfriend and I had a wonderful time walking around the dome. There wasn’t an issue with having to wait to continue on, and there was so much to see. Will definitely be coming back :)
It was beautiful and humid, my boyfriend and I had a wonderful time walking around the dome. There wasn’t an issue with having to wait to continue on, and there was so much to see. Will definitely be coming back :)I’ve been in other conservatories in smaller cities that were far larger. The plantings were beautiful and the parrots and koi were pretty enough, but we walked slowly through, examining many of the specimens and were done in about 15 minutes. I’d thought there would be more free-flying, smaller ...
I’ve been in other conservatories in smaller cities that were far larger. The plantings were beautiful and the parrots and koi were pretty enough, but we walked slowly through, examining many of the specimens and were done in about 15 minutes. I’d thought there would be more free-flying, smaller birds but it was only the parrots sitting stationery on their posts. Nice view of the city, nice gardens out front, but the conservatory itself was a little underwhelming.A lovely place to wander and explore. From the multitude of plants in the conservatory together with birds and fish and paths leading right around the gardens a place to explore at your leisure and take in the views of Vanvouver. Finish it off with lunch at Four Seasons restaurant or an icecream ...
A lovely place to wander and explore. From the multitude of plants in the conservatory together with birds and fish and paths leading right around the gardens a place to explore at your leisure and take in the views of Vanvouver. Finish it off with lunch at Four Seasons restaurant or an icecream at the kiosk. Recommend it.It was interesting to see the tropic plants and birds and a decent way to kill an hour. However, from a welfare perspective it was disappointing that the larger birds (macaws/ parrots) were not free flying and seemed to be limited to a single very small perch each. Hopefully this isn't their perm...
It was interesting to see the tropic plants and birds and a decent way to kill an hour. However, from a welfare perspective it was disappointing that the larger birds (macaws/ parrots) were not free flying and seemed to be limited to a single very small perch each. Hopefully this isn't their permanent space as they appeared to have very little freedom.Beautiful flowers and other plants, mainly tropical, well maintained, with a view exotic birds, mostly parrots, hanging out among the plants. But it's quite small, so it will only take you about 30 minutes, and the price seems a bit high for the size of the place.
Beautiful flowers and other plants, mainly tropical, well maintained, with a view exotic birds, mostly parrots, hanging out among the plants. But it's quite small, so it will only take you about 30 minutes, and the price seems a bit high for the size of the place.This is a lovely place to visit and a good opportunity to learn about different plants from around the world. It is also a loving sanctuary for birds, as they are clearly very well looked after and it's a joy to see many of them flying around. However, the only info on them is through scanning a ...
This is a lovely place to visit and a good opportunity to learn about different plants from around the world. It is also a loving sanctuary for birds, as they are clearly very well looked after and it's a joy to see many of them flying around. However, the only info on them is through scanning a QR code. I was fortunate to find one staff member who was knowledgeable and could tell me about the birds from any photos I took. Another thing to point out - it's very small and you can easily get around it in less than in half an hour. I suggest getting a stamp, exploring the park (which is wonderful) and return later in the day to have another look.