"... Anything that would help in advancing our own technology in wildlife conservation would help," said Behamuka.
The high commissioner met with Mountain View founder Gordon Blankstein and with Township Mayor Kurt Alberts as they toured part of the 300-acre facility.
According to Mountain View spokesperson Malcolm Weatherstone, the centre would very much like to enter into a partnership with Kenya.
The non-profit zoo already has partnerships with governments from Africa to British Columbia to help breed and reintroduce wildlife. They have sent addax back to North Africa, and have also been one of three zoos breeding the critically endangered Vancouver Island marmot.
The centre is currently hoping to build a new visitors centre and convert the old building into temporary housing for interns, possibly including Kenyan science students.
During the rest of her visit, Behamuka was expected to meet with many members of the B.C. Kenyan community.