Events

Upcoming Events

There are lots of extra-special opportunities to engage with Yukon’s wildlife at the Preserve! Regular admission applies unless otherwise noted. Members of the Preserve benefit with free admission to most events. From annual holiday events like Halloween and Easter to new and community collaboration events – there’s fun for everyone!

Wild Trick or Treat! Animals wants to celebrate Halloween too!

Saturday October 26th

Halloween - Event Details

Our Wildly tricky Scavenger Hunt will lead you to a treat. So follow the clues if you dare! Bonus clue seekers will get their own special treat!

Candy Corn Trick or Treat Guessing Game: Upon arrival and check-in folks can play the guessing game by donation so bring some cash or credit accepted. Winner who guesses the closest number of candy corns without going over will win the sweet treats plus a YWP based prize pack!

Special animal feedings at Carnivore Corner:

Lynx at 1pm

Red foxes at 2pm

Please be prepared to walk allowing about 45 minutes to get to the Carnivore Corner from the front entrance. Partaking in the scavenger hunt, plan longer.

Please note general shuttles will NOT be provided. A sweep and return shuttles will be provided at 5pm and 6pm closing times.

Costume Contest come dressed in your best and enter to win a prize for best dressed.

Bonfire from 12:00 – 4:00 pm at the Carnivore Corner on the back loop.

BYORoastables – bonfire will be going, do feel free to bring some roasting snacks. No tricks here, roasting sticks provided. PLUS, we’ll provide the Halloween theme SMORE’s treat!!!!!

Regular Guided Bus Tours:

11am, 1pm and 3pm.

Regular admission applies.

Valid up-to-date members are free.

Memberships available to purchase in advance online or upon arrival.

Of course, there will be candy! Designated staff will be giving candy out at both the bonfire location and front reception area. There’s lots to go around so we’ll ensure there are treats for everyone!

A huge thanks to Save On Foods Whitehorse for supporting this years event with Pumpkins and special treats so everyone – human and animal – can enjoy the festivities!

Future Events:

 

Look for our annual events including Run Wild, Easter and other events here! Updates coming soon.

A lynx cautiously grabs meat that was placed inside a carved pumpkin at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve as a part a themed enrichment event.
Yukon Wildlife Preserve
Box 20191
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 7A2

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