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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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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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Iconic Yukon Wildlife

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

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Getting There

	Location Km 8 / Mile 5 Takhini Hot Springs Road
	Directions We are located a 30 minute drive from Whitehorse Get Directions
	Transportation No car? Ways to Get Here
	Current Conditions Weather Closures

Admission

	General Admission $16 / Adult (18+) $9 / Child (4-17) $0 / Infant (0-3)
	Bus Tour + General Admission $24 / Adult (18+) $17 / Child (4-17) See all prices
	Membership Get an annual pass and visit all year long. See Memberships
	FAQ, Rules and Accessibility

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	Open Daily 9:30am to 6:00pm
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	Guided Bus Tours 10 am 12 noon 2 pm 4 pm
	Upcoming Events Exlusive Experiences

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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Yukon Wildlife Preserve

4.7

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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2 days ago

It's been hot! We humans shed our winter coats months ago, thankfully. Mountain goats only get a couple months of relief from their big, woolly white winter coat. Come September they start putting ... See more

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6 days ago

Preserve Post - this is our 14th volume😁! Check out whats been happening here on the wild side this summer.

#YukonWildlife #Newsletter #Summer

Summer is such a busy time for everyone, humans and animals alike. We're busy in the rehab centre providing care and second chances to

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1 week ago

We're very saddened to report that "Faro", one of our two orphaned moose calves, has passed away. Partial paralysis led to a series of health complications from which there was no hope of recovery. ... See more

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Marco! . . . Polo!

JB the moose is it and looking for you! Come play! Disclaimer: no guarantee she is in the mood to play or doesn't get distracted by all the yummy food she finds while searching! ... See more

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