Urban wildlife control

Vancouver is home to a large range of wildlife.

We are not legally responsible for wildlife, but the:

Private property owners are responsible for keeping their land and buildings in a condition that it will not contribute towards a pest infestation.

We work with agencies and levels of government to deal with many wildlife issues within city boundaries, including Musqueam Lands – but not UBC and the University Endowment Lands.

Report wildlife issues online

Use Van311 to report dead or injured wildlife in Vancouver.

Reporting wildlife

Report coyote sightings to the Stanley Park Ecology Society .  All other coyote incidents, including feeding and aggression, should be reported immediately to the Provincial Report all Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) line at 1-877-952-7277. 

Reporting other issues

Urban wildlife resources

Other governmental organizations

Canadian Wildlife Service of Environment Canada

Fish and Wildlife branch of Ministry of Environment

Fisheries and Oceans branch of Environment Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada's Canadian Wildlife Service

Legislation

Species At Risk Act

Wildlife Act

Local animal rescues

Many non-profit organizations in the Vancouver area care for certain categories of wildlife.

Critter Care Wildlife Society

Marine Mammal Rescue Centre (Vancouver Aquarium)

Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (OWL)

South Coast Bat Action Team

SPCA (Vancouver Branch)

Stanley Park Ecology Society

Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (WILDARC) (SPCA)

Wildlife Rescue Association