The apparent release of several wolves from the Greater Vancouver Zoo has been described as an act of “malicious intent” and an act of vandalism, officials said.

The escape took place Tuesday morning “in what appears to be illegal entry and vandalism,” the zoo and police said.

In a statement, the zoo said it was “working with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Langley and the BC Conservation Officer Service to contain wolves found outside of their enclosure.”

The zoo, which announced Tuesday morning on Instagram and Facebook that it would be closed for the day, has nine adult wolves and six cubs. It was unclear if all the wolves had escaped.

Although most of the wolves were contained and returned to the zoo about 38 miles southeast of downtown Vancouver, it is believed that at least one of the predators remained free Tuesday evening. Radio Canada reported.

“Most wolves are back in the care of our animal health and welfare team,” the zoo said in an update Tuesday. “The GVZoo team continues to actively search for a small number of untraceable wolves.”

Anyone who sees a wolf in the Langley, BC area should contact the Greater Vancouver Zoo or local law enforcement.

“Zoo officials say there is no danger to the public,” a statement added. An investigation is underway.

The apparent release of several wolves from the Greater Vancouver Zoo has been described as an act of “malicious intent” and an act of vandalism, officials said.

The escape took place Tuesday morning “in what appears to be illegal entry and vandalism,” the zoo and police said.

In a statement, the zoo said it was “working with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Langley and the BC Conservation Officer Service to contain wolves found outside of their enclosure.”

The zoo, which announced Tuesday morning on Instagram and Facebook that it would be closed for the day, has nine adult wolves and six cubs. It was unclear if all the wolves had escaped.

Although most of the wolves were contained and returned to the zoo about 38 miles southeast of downtown Vancouver, it is believed that at least one of the predators remained free Tuesday evening. Radio Canada reported.

“Most wolves are back in the care of our animal health and welfare team,” the zoo said in an update Tuesday. “The GVZoo team continues to actively search for a small number of untraceable wolves.”

Anyone who sees a wolf in the Langley, BC area should contact the Greater Vancouver Zoo or local law enforcement.

“Zoo officials say there is no danger to the public,” a statement added. An investigation is underway.