"Spanning about 710 acres, this zoo provides large, naturalized environments for nearly 6,000 animals and runs multiple species recovery initiatives. Notable programs include captive breeding of the Vancouver Island marmot, native bat conservation, and the reintroduction of Blanding's turtles into local parks." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines