BC Wildlife Park
9077 Dallas Dr Kamloops BC V2C 6V1 · Restaurant - Food Service
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- Google rating
- 4.5 / 5 (18)
- Phone
- (250) 573-3242
- Website
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Opening hours
- Friday9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Monday9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Saturday9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Sunday9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Thursday9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Tuesday9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Wednesday9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Contact details, hours and reviews from Google Maps
12 inspections
- Monitoring
1 infraction
- F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
- Observation(s): Bottles of bulk sanitizer "Ostro San" are expired and need to be replaced. Check with test strips indicates sufficient concentration of quats in solution to use until new sanitizer is ordered.
- F2.3D Sanitizer solution must be available and kept at the correct levels for adequate sanitizing action.
- F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
- Monitoring
1 infraction
- F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
- Observation(s): • Expired sanitizer test strips not replaced as the food service manager had not received the previous inspection report. Please provide photo verification of new test strips.
- F2.1A Sanitizer test strips must be available for each chemical sanitizer used at the premises.
- F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
- Monitoring
4 infractions
- F1.7 Are foods protected from contamination?
- Observation(s): • Raw meat was stored inside a container and placed above cans of drinks. There is risk of raw meat juice, containing pathogens, dripping on the pop can mouth pieces. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION: • The container of raw meat was moved to a lower shelf in the walk-in cooler. Please ensure raw meat is stored below/away from ready-to-eat food.
- F1.7B Ready-to-eat foods must be stored in a manner that prevents cross contamination.
- F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
- Observation(s): REPEAT INFRACTION: • Expired sanitizer test strips. Corrective Action: • Purchase new sanitizer test strips, ensuring they are within the best before date.
- F2.1A Sanitizer test strips must be available for each chemical sanitizer used at the premises.
- F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
- Observation(s): • REPEAT INFRACTION: "Ostro San" sanitizer was measured at 500 ppm QUAT concentration. This concentration is too high and can result in the chemical contamination of food. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION: • The solution was diluted to 200 ppm. Please ensure there is a marked measuring cup for staff to produce the correct concentration of the chemical sanitizer solution. Test strips are required to ensure proper concentration. Note: High temperature mechanical dishwasher reached 71°C on the plate surface in the final rinse cycle.
- F2.3D Sanitizer solution must be available and kept at the correct levels for adequate sanitizing action.
- F2.5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?
- Observation(s): • (1) Biofilm built up in the ice machine. These conditions can promote the growth of bacteria which can contaminate the ice. • (2) Grease built up on the ventilation panels. Corrective Actions: • (1) Deep clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine routinely. • (2) Degrease the ventilation panels routinely.
- F2.5A All equipment, utensils and food contact surfaces used on the premises must be kept in good working order to ensure the sanitary handling of food.
- F1.7 Are foods protected from contamination?
- Monitoring
1 infraction
- F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
- Observation(s): Test strips to be available to test sanitizers to ensure proper concentration especially since you mix your own. Quat concentration was found to be high.
- F2.1A Sanitizer test strips must be available for each chemical sanitizer used at the premises.
- F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
- Monitoring
1 infraction
- F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
- F2.1A Sanitizer test strips must be available for each chemical sanitizer used at the premises.
- F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
- Monitoring
0 infractions
- Monitoring
0 infractions
- Monitoring
1 infraction
- F1.3 - Are proper cooling procedures followed?
- Observation(s): Staff noted to be cooling gravy at the time of inspection. Hot gravy was being portioned and lids put on the containers then were going to be transferred to the cooler.
- F1.3A - Potentially hazardous food must be cooled from 60°C to 20°C within 2 hours and from 20°C to 4°C within 4 hours.
- F1.3B - Potentially hazardous food must be cooled using appropriate equipment and/or approved methods.
- F1.3C - Accurate thermometer must be available to monitor process.
- F1.3 - Are proper cooling procedures followed?
- Monitoring
0 infractions
- Monitoring
1 infraction
- 15 - Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?
- Observation(s): Handwash station in main kitchen area had cold water only. It was adjusted during inspection to provide warm water.
- 15.1 - Handwashing station must be supplied with hot and cold running water.
- 15 - Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?
- Monitoring
0 infractions
- Monitoring
0 infractions
Reviews
Reviews provided by Google Maps- Alice Forster
Really great place to visit! We came when staying near Kamloops and it’s such an ideal place to stop for animal lovers. We probably spent 2-3 hours here, there’s certainly plenty to see. It was interesting to view animals I’ve never seen before and likely won’t encounter in the wild. It was reassuring to know that these animals couldn’t live in the wild for a number of reasons rather than being trapped here for human entertainment. The boards were detailed and interesting to read. Most of the animals were active, we visited around midday. The only animal we missed were the cougars! I imagine they’re quite elusive. We particularly loved the raccoons, having never seen them before in person. One was sat on a little bench and the others were lazing about. I thought they were very cute. There’s plenty of variety, I highly recommend visiting if you’re in the area! Reasonable pricing too. The gift shop is large as well, there’s something for everyone!
- J B
It's a great place. Doing God's work helping these amazing creature beings. They are such precious creatures. It's an honor to help and see them. To share with our children. Really a nice property it's well taken care of and the people working there love what they do. There's lots to see. The train is cool. Good gift shop. Average prices on cool stuff. A good couple hours can be spent easily here. Absolutely love this place.
- Jason L
Very fun. We didnt get to see some of the animals as they didn't want to come out. But they are wild animals so you get what you get. The Waterpark is under renovations but lookes to be a big area when it opens. The train was my favorite part. For only $1 each is an amazing price however it is cash only. And as for the price to get into the park for a family of 5 we payed around $100 I feel that is a fair price.
- Ann Marie Heinzman
My daughter and I had a great time learning about all the animals at the BC Wildlife Park. It's truly surreal to actually see all the animals in person especially if you don't have an opportunity to see them in the wild. Well worth it to visit. A great way to spend the day!
- Allex McDonold
My partner and I visited the park for the first time last week and had an absolute blast! They have such a wide range to animals they have rescued and you can read all of their stories along the way. But our visit went from awesome to totally out of this world when we met Danielle, one of the staff members there. We had a lovely conversation about the animals and she answered all of our questions with enthusiasm, we could tell she loves her job! Thanks to her and perfect timing we were able to see the grizzlies up close and even got to see Danielle feed them! We also thought the price was really great, we spent almost 4 hours walking around- money well spent for sure! Thank you so much for making our experience unforgettable Danielle, you’re a gem! ♥️
- M S
The park was a convenient stop for our drive North but we really enjoyed it. Highlight was seeing Clover the Spirit Bear and Grizzlies in the pool. Excellent shop. A lot of plans to add to the attraction are in hand which will appeal even more to kids.
- Leaf H
Visited during the long weekend in May. It’s a nice park for kids to explore and see different animals. There’s also a mini train that kids will love.
- Shivam Mehta
I had an amazing experience at BC Wildlife Park! The variety of animals is incredible — from cougars, burrowing owls, golden eagles, rattlesnakes, and several species of bears, to many more fascinating creatures. Every exhibit felt engaging and educational. The staff were exceptionally friendly and eager to share information about the animals, which made the visit even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this park as a perfect one-day trip for families, students, or anyone who loves wildlife. I’ve also added a photo of the park map, where you can see the wide range of species they care for. What stood out most to me was their mission: they provide a safe home for animals that are injured or not fully functional. For example, I saw a bobcat with three working legs and a bird with only one eye. The park gives these animals a chance to live safely, and when they are healthy enough to survive in the wild, they are released back into their natural habitat. Their conservation efforts are inspiring. The burrowing owl breeding program is a great example — according to their education team, BC Wildlife Park hosts one of the largest breeding sites, helping prevent extinction and ensuring future generations can enjoy these species. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommended!
- Alice Forster
Really great place to visit! We came when staying near Kamloops and it’s such an ideal place to stop for …
- J B
It's a great place. Doing God's work helping these amazing creature beings. They are such precious creatures. It's an honor to help and see them. To share with our children. Really a nice property it's well taken care of and the people …
- Jason L
Very fun. We didnt get to see some of the animals as they didn't want to come out. But they are wild animals so you get what you get. The Waterpark is under renovations but lookes to be a big area when it opens. The train was my favorite …
- Ann Marie Heinzman
My daughter and I had a great time learning about all the animals at the BC Wildlife Park. It's truly surreal to actually see all the animals in person especially if you don't have an opportunity to see them in the wild. Well worth it to visit. A great way to spend the day!
- Allex McDonold
My partner and I visited the park for the first time last week and had an absolute blast! They have such a wide range to animals they have rescued and you can read all of their stories along the way. But our visit went from awesome to …
- M S
The park was a convenient stop for our drive North but we really enjoyed it. Highlight was seeing Clover the Spirit Bear and Grizzlies in the pool. Excellent shop. …
- Leaf H
Visited during the long weekend in May. It’s a nice park for kids to explore and see different animals. There’s also a mini train that kids will love.
- Shivam Mehta
I had an amazing experience at BC Wildlife Park! The variety of animals is incredible — from cougars, burrowing owls, golden eagles, rattlesnakes, and several species of bears, to many more fascinating creatures. Every exhibit felt engaging …
- Carolina Jimenez
We absolutely love the place. They only have rescued animals and the have signs telling you the story of each animal plus really interesting facts about that animal species. We went in a hot sunny summer day so recommend to bring a hat and …
- karli cook
Very clean, amazing friendly and knowledgeable staff. Went there with my sons class and we got to learn about all different animals.