On May 31 , 2006 , the Crown Counsel of British Columbia laid formal charges against the Greater Vancouver Zoo , in accordance with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act , for failing to provide adequate facilities for a baby hippo acquired in October 2004 .
On May 31 , 2006 , formal charges were laid against the zoo by the Crown Counsel of British Columbia , in accordance with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act because they failed to provide acceptable facilities for a baby hippo named `` Hazina '' that they acquired in October 2004 .