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We are open including holidays!

Wild Trick Or Treat

Saturday October 26th. The animals wants to celebrate Halloween too!

Fat Bike Rentals

The most Northern way to explore the Preserve, year-round. Fat bikes are so phat and are now available at the Preserve to adventure past lynx, muskox and more!

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Iconic Yukon Wildlife

Experience 12+ iconic Yukon species in large natural landscapes. Find out more about the our wildlife.

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Visit Year Around

Experience Yukon wildlife in their element. Find 12 iconic species in large natural habitats. Walk the 5km loop or join a guided bus tour.

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Members experience 4 seasons of Yukon wildlife with family and friends. And its one of the best deals around.

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We care for Yukon’s injured and orphaned wildlife to give them a second chance at life. Your gift will help us give them the best possible veterinary care – and get them back on their feet or wings!

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Plan

	Getting Here We’re 30 minutes from Whitehorse. No car? There’s options! Directions and Transportation
	YWP Weather Station Cold Weather Policy
	FAQ, Rules and Accessibility Risks and Dangers

Tickets and Tours

	Open Daily 10:00am to 6:00pm See More Hours & Special Notices
	General Admission (walking / self-propelled) $19 / Adult (19+) $12 / Child (4-18) $0 / Infant (0-3) See all prices
	Bus Tour Schedule Daily at 11, 1pm & 3pm
	Bus Tour (General Admission Included) $30 / Adult (19+) $23 / Child (4-18) Purchase Tickets

Experience

	Group Tours VIP Tours Group Tours
	Membership Get an annual pass and visit all year long. See Memberships
	Rent a Fat Bike $22/ 2.5hrs (year-round) Other equipment available to rent Find out more
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Experience Yukon Wildlife

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Experience 12+ iconic Yukon species in large natural landscapes over 350 acres.

Explore the 5km / 3mi (350 acre ) loop on foot or join a guided bus tour.

Open year around so you can experience Yukon wildlife in their element.

Play outside like the good old days with summer Nature Camps and educational programming for schools and groups.

Get a Deeper Appreciation

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Check out our latest articles on Yukon’s wildlife or browse all articles here.

Meet Archie

by Brittney Forsythe | 2024-09-26 | Red Fox, Rehabilitation | 0 Comments

1 minute read - Say hello to a new member of the Preserve's family, a red fox. This is Archie. He came to the Preserve after being seized in B.C. by the Wildlife Branch of the British Columbia Provincial Government from an individual who did not have the appropriate...

White Shadows: The Arctic Fox’s World

by Megan Hopkins and Lindsay Caskenette | 2024-09-26 | Arctic Fox | 0 Comments

9 minute read - Megan Hopkins spent three summers in a row working at the Preserve as a Wildlife Interpreter and Animal Care Assistant. Megan was in school at the University of Guelph, Wildlife Biology and Conservation for the remaining months of the year. One of her...

JB the Moose

by Lindsay Caskenette | 2024-08-23 | Animal Care, Moose, Rehabilitation | 4 Comments

6 minute readOn August 15th 2024 the Preserve's Animal Care team with the support of one of our veterinarians', Dr. Julianna Campbell made the difficult decision to say goodbye to JB the moose. Her condition had declined rapidly over the last 6 weeks when our team...

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Yukon Wildlife Preserve

4.7

Based on 456 reviews

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Jess Pizzol

00:55 09 Dec 19

Very knowledgeable and friendly staff, I highly recommend taking the guided bus tour as it gives you the opportunity to learn from the guide about the history of the preserve and about the animals.

Jeremy T

12:18 24 Oct 19

If you like taking pictures this place won't disappoint. Lots of photo ops to be had. The animals all appear healthy and the enclosures are huge. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Makes for a nice walk. A definite experience not to miss if visiting Whitehorse and surrounds.

Sridhar Chilimuri

13:40 11 Oct 19

It is in my opinion a glorified zoo with a beautiful location. The animals are all fenced in with limited space to move. The animals looked healthy and well managed. It takes about an hour or so to view them. You can walk, easy hike,or take a bus tour with a guide. I recommend the walk unless you have difficulty walking. The bus does stop and all animals are easily visible. If you do want to see such a wide variety in a small space this would be a place to go. Adequate parking - not much of food - some soft drinks. Easy drive from White Horse.

Kimberly Jakeman

16:35 09 Sep 19

Great place to get a look at some of the beautiful animals. We were very lucky to be able to see each animal which is not always the case. The guide was great and very knowledgeable. They have a bus route where you can jump on and off to see the animals close up or you can do a walking tour. Well worth the visit

Ginger Dean

06:30 30 Jun 19

Really great way to see some animals in their natural habitat. It's also educational and they have information about each animal that is found native in that area. There's some beautiful views. When I went, I had the pleasure of seeing sheep, goats, mouse, bison, foxes, and elk. There were also babies and one of the elk was in the process of giving birth. Cool stuff! You can tell the animals are well cared for.

Eleanor Scott

18:02 10 Mar 19

We enjoyed the guided bus tour on a sunny clear afternoon. We were lucky enought to get a good look of all the animals in the care of the preserve including the shy lynx, arctic and red foxes and Musk Ox. The driver/interpreter was knowledgeable and well paced. A great excursion if you are in the area

Valerie Yuen

21:22 07 Mar 19

We had a great time at the wildlife preserve. Overall was a 5km walk to check out many wild animals. We saw some bison, moose, deer, elk... and arctic fox!! We spent almost 2 hours walking and taking our time on a clear sunny day. Would definitely come back.

Ethan Clarke

01:06 03 Mar 19

Interesting selection of local animals. Could use some enclosures to protect the humans from the wind. Come well dressed!

Elizabeth Carette

06:36 11 Feb 19

I absolutely love the Yukon Wildlife Preserve! A great opportunity to see wildlife up close and a nice 5km walk around in all seasons. Staff are friendly and knowledgable and the cost is very reasonable, especially if you buy a season's pass. All in all a great place to spend a few hours!

Caitlyn MacMaster

00:56 12 Nov 18

Lots of interesting wildlife. Informative signs - even better if you do the bus tour, as the staff are very knowledgeable and have great stories about the animals. See elk, bison, mule deer, moose, sheep, mountain goats, caribou, lynx, foxes, and muskoxen! Beautiful scenery, too!If you're local, definitely worth the annual pass. Good value!

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Quick Facts

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Yukon Wildlife Preserve Operating Society (YWPOS) is a registered charity and not-for-profit society. We are located on the Takhini Hot Springs Corridor just outside Whitehorse, Yukon and open year around.

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animals over 350 acres

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iconic Yukon species in large natural habitats

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Home to Yukon’s only Wildlife Rehabilitation facility

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accredited members of Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums

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