Hours, Tours and Admission
Admissions
General Admission
$16 / Adult (18+)
$9 / Youth (4-17)
$0 / Infant (0-3)*
What to expect while visiting during COVID-19
Please note: we are not accepting cash on-site at this time. Credit/debit only.
Guided Tours
$24/ Adult
$17/ Youth
$0 / Infant
Discounts ‡
- – 10% Senior (65+) / Student (18+ w card)
- -10% Large Group (12+ with single payment, pre-booking recommended, not available online)
- See Memberships for multi-visit deals.
- Contact us for Discounts for:
- Non-profit and College/University Groups
- Community Groups
- School Classes
- Groups in Assisted Living
- Travel Trade Commission
* Infant rate: Applies only when in company of parent/guardian. Youth/Child price applies to infants when in the care of daycares, camps, infant groups, etc. Explore options for daycares, camps, etc.
‡ Discounts: Not valid with any other offers / discounts. Valid only for general admissions and guided tours. Does not apply to Minimum Charges, Exclusive Experiences, or Special Programming rates. Membership benefits are not applicable for group visits with Special Discounts. Contact us for more information.
March 23 - May 31, 2020
Temporarily Closed
Open as of Monday June 1st, 2020
Open Daily:
10:30am to 5:30pm
No regularly scheduled tours at this time.
Additional Hours
Typically the Yukon Wildlife Preserve is open 7 days / week year around (closed on December 25th).
Daily open hours decrease in the winter due to limited daylight.
Due to uncertainties resulting from COVID-19, we do not have a fixed schedule for the fall and winter. We hope to remain open but will evaluate condititions as they evolve.
| Directions We are located a 30 minute drive from Whitehorse Get Directions |
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| Transportation No car? Ways to Get Here |
Current Weather
Weather at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve can be quite different from downtown Whitehorse. Get the latest from the Preserve’s weather station.
Weather Closures:
- At 9am, if temperatures at the YWP are at -35.0°C or colder YWP will delay opening from 10:30am to 1:30pm.
- At 12pm, if temperatures at the YWP are still at -35.0°C or colder YWP will remain closed for the remainder of the day. At 12pm, if temperatures are warmer than -35.0°C, the YWP will open for the day at 1:30pm.
- Temperatures are measured from YWP weather station above and do not include windchill. YWP will notify all effected bookings.
- YWP reserves the right to deny entry to visitors who are inadequately prepared for extreme cold conditions.
The bus tour follows a 5 km loop around the Yukon Wildlife Preserve, providing ample opportunity to view a variety of northern mammals and distinctive habitats. The tour is led by a knowledgeable interpreter, who will stop the bus to allow visitors to get off and view the animals. The bus tour takes approximately 75-90 minutes. Please note the bus tours are offered in English.
Booking
$24 / Adult (18+) (Available with 10% Student/Senior Discount)
$17 / Child (4-17)
$0 / Infant (0-3 with parent)
See Hours above for current schedule.
Reserve a seat ahead of time by calling or emailing:
867-456-7300
info@yukonwildlife.ca
Please Note: Credit card payment required at the time of booking. No changes/refunds within 24 hours of booked tour start.
*In response to Covid-19 concerns and precautions we are currently waiving this cancellation timeline and associated fees.
Enjoy a private tour of the Preserve with behind-the-scenes access to the Preserve’s Wildlife Research and Rehabilitation Centre!
On this personalized 2 hour tour, you’ll have the opportunity to explore how Yukon’s wildlife thrives in the north by viewing wildlife in the Yukon Wildlife Preserves’ large natural landscapes.
Features
- Private tour of the Yukon Wildlife Preserve.
- Private, behind-the-scenes tour of the Wildlife Research and Rehabilitation Centre.
- Exclusive YWP interpreter.
- Private vehicle.
- Available daily through the winter (including days closed to the public).
Booking
$89 / Adult (18+) / Child (4-17)
$0 / Infant (0-3)
Minimum charge $160 (i.e. 1 person = $160 + GST, 2 people = $178 + GST)
Advance booking is required. We can typically accommodate Exclusive Experiences daily but bookings are based upon availability given its exclusivity.
To book please call or email:
867-456-7400
info@yukonwildlife.ca
Cancellation Policy:
Full payment is required at time of booking. A 20% cancellation fee is retained if cancelled greater than 72 hours before tour. No refunds provided if cancellations are made less than 72 hours before the tour. Full refund for cancellation by YWP (includes cancellation for cold temperatures of below -35°c).
*In response to Covid-19 concerns and precautions we are currently waiving this cancellation timeline and associated fees.
Overview
If you would like to visit with a large group, or you have special scheduling, or other requirements a step-on or charter may be for you!
See other options and pricing for School Groups and Community Groups.
Step-onsOne of our guides will “Step-on” to your tour vehicle. This is a good option for large groups (our bus only seats 24 and is committed to regular tours) and / or groups on a tight schedule. |
ChartersYou specially reserve our YWP Tour bus for your group! It seats up to 24, and is ideal for groups that don’t have access to a larger vehicle of their own. |
Rates
$24 / Adult (18+)
$17 / Child (4-17)
$0 / infant (0-3 with parents)
Discounts
-10% Large Group (12+)
Discounts available for:
- Travel Trade Commission
- Non-profit and College/University
- People in Assisted Living
These discounts not valid with any other offers / discounts. Does not apply to minimum charge.
Step-on Conditions
- Pre-booking required.
- 1.5 – 2 hours (less than 1.5 hours is not possible)
- $100 Minimum Charge
- Requires Class 4 Vehicle or bigger with at least one available seat (closest to driver) for YWP Guide
- One complimentary driver and one complimentary guide / group leader.
- Guide/driver must be competent in English (see Charters for non-English speaking guides/drivers)
- Booking and Cancellation Policy Applies.
Charter Conditions
- Pre-booking required
- 1.5 – 2 hours (less than 1.5 hours is not possible)
- $160 Minimum Charge
- One complimentary guide / group leader.
- Booking and Cancellation Policy Applies
Booking
To book please call or email:
867-456-7400
info@yukonwildlife.ca
The Experience
Experience 12+ iconic Yukon species spread over 350 acres. Walk the 5km loop or join a regularly scheduled 1½ hour a guided bus tour.
The 5km loop takes you past open grasslands, forest, wetlands and cliffs. The bus tour follows the same route and has lots of stops for closer viewing and photos!
Feel free to bring bicycles, skis, kicksleds and other fun non-motorized ways of getting around. Personal vehicles are not allowed on-site.
Box 20191
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 7A2
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