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The Preserve is taking a phased approach to opening. Phase 1 started June 1st with more limited services. Find out more about what you can expect when you visit.

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	Location Km 8 / Mile 5 Takhini Hot Springs Road
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	What to expect while visiting during COVID-19 Please note: we are not accepting cash on-site at this time. Credit / debit only.
	General Admission $16 / Adult (18+) $9 / Child (4-17) $0 / Infant (0-3) Pre-purchase Tickets Online
	Bus Tour + General Admission – Available July 1st $24 / Adult (18+) $17 / Child (4-17) See all prices
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	Open Daily 10:30am to 5:30pm
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	Guided Bus Tours Daily Starting July 1st 11 am 2 pm
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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.

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

Fall In to Autumn

by Julie Kerr | 2020-09-19 | Moose, Muskox, Wildlife | 0 Comments

5 minute read - Autumn is a season of change! It’s the bridge which helps us transition from summer towards winter. What a beautiful bridge it is, with leaves blazing colour in vibrant hues of red, orange and yellow. Fireweed has flowered and the leaves are crimson....

Annual Report for 2019-20

by Jake Paleczny | 2020-09-14 | Governance | 0 Comments

Contents About the Preserve in 2019-20 President's Report Executive Director's Report Ex-Officio Report Master Plan Project Update Operations Report Animal Care Report Wildlife Rehabilitation Report Visitors Services Report Education and Programing Report More on...

Mountain Slopes – Yukon Wildlife Preserve

by Julie Kerr | 2020-09-05 | Mountain Goat, Red Fox, Thinhorn Sheep | 0 Comments

11 min read - The Yukon Wildlife Preserve features eleven iconic northern animal species, but if you look closely at each of the three primary habitats on the Preserve you’ll see many more species than “only” eleven. The three primary habitats include: grasslands,...

Playful Prey

by Julie Kerr | 2020-08-28 | Mule Deer, Research, Thinhorn Sheep | 0 Comments

6 minute read - As many of us know from watching our dogs, cats, or children at home, young animals love to play and they play often. Play behaviour has been observed in many mammals and even in reptiles[[[Burghardt, G. M. (2015). Play in fishes, frogs and reptiles....

Rehabilitation – A Wild Success

by Julie Kerr | 2020-08-22 | Animal Care, Fundraising, Rehabilitation | 0 Comments

1 min video - This juvenile bald eagle came to the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Research Centre in early July after it was found near Icy Waters on Fish Lake road, seemingly flightless. An X-ray revealed an infection. Dr. Maria Hallock started the eagle on a course of...

Wetlands Habitats – Yukon Wildlife Preserve

by Julie Kerr | 2020-08-15 | Moose, Red Fox | 0 Comments

13 minute read - The Yukon Wildlife Preserve features eleven iconic northern animal species, but if you look closely at each of the three primary habitats on the Preserve you’ll see many more species than “only” eleven. The three primary habitats include: grasslands,...

The Life of a Mule Deer

by Lindsay Caskenette | 2020-08-08 | Mule Deer, Research | 0 Comments

7 minute read - Watching how an animal behaves in its natural environment and towards other individuals has always been fascinating to me, but I could never have predicted that I would find myself crawling around the open prairie grassland to sneak up on mule deer. ...

Grassland Habitats – Yukon Wildlife Preserve

by Julie Kerr | 2020-08-01 | Arctic Ground Squirrel, Red Fox, Wood Bison | 0 Comments

10 min read -The Yukon Wildlife Preserve features eleven iconic northern animal species, but if you look closely at each of the three primary habitats on the Preserve you’ll see many more species than "only" eleven. The three primary habitats include: grasslands,...

Moose on the Move

by Julie Kerr | 2020-07-25 | Animal Care, Moose, Rehabilitation | 0 Comments

3:47 video Our young orphaned moose has outgrown his room in the Preserve's Research and Rehabilitation Centre. Today he's on the move to a new - much larger - outdoor enclosure. He will spend the next few months in this larger space, with food to browse as he...

Lynx in 360 Video

by Julie Kerr | 2020-07-04 | Canada Lynx | 0 Comments

3:50 min video - Lynx are the Feline, or cat, of the North. This carnivore has adapted well to its home in the Boreal forest with camouflage, excellent vision and hearing, large furred paws and long powerful legs. They are not the cuddling kind of cat, but in this...

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4.7

Based on 456 reviews

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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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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Autumn is a season of change! It’s the bridge which helps us transition from summer towards winter. What a beautiful bridge it is, with leaves blazing colour in vibrant hues of red, orange and ... See more

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There's some fresh (white) S#!* in our view today!

Happy Weekend - we're open all weekend so come get these views (the colourful ones) before they are gone.

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It's a great day for a colourful walk and a refreshing dip!

While you might think the weather is not the best, someone once said, "there's no bad weather just poorly dressed humans" (or something ... See more

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Some creatures have evolved to live on the rock faces of mountainsides. Mountain Goats and Sheep are the megafauna species featured in the rocky habitats here on the Preserve. They evolved ... See more

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Autumn is a season of change! It’s the bridge wh

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It's a great day for a colourful walk and a refres

Picturesque tranquility! It's the perfect time t

Wetlands are a vital part of Earth’s ecosystems

Ovibos moschatus among Yukon's Epilobium angustifo

Watching how an animal behaves in its natural envi

While we ogle over our newest member of our moose

Moose on the move! It's been a very busy season fo

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Yukon Wildlife Preserve
Box 20191
Whitehorse, Yukon
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The Preserve is open daily!

Help Us Keep Yukon Wild At Heart

Visit Year Around

Become a Member

Iconic Yukon Wildlife

Getting There

Admission

Hours

Experience Yukon Wildlife

Get a Deeper Appreciation

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

Fall In to Autumn

Annual Report for 2019-20

Mountain Slopes – Yukon Wildlife Preserve

Playful Prey

Rehabilitation – A Wild Success

Wetlands Habitats – Yukon Wildlife Preserve

The Life of a Mule Deer

Grassland Habitats – Yukon Wildlife Preserve

Moose on the Move

Lynx in 360 Video

Google Reviews

Trip Advisor

Current Weather

Quick Facts

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