Our Mission

Our Mission:

The Yukon Wildlife Preserve cultivates reciprocal, respectful relationships between people and the natural world through accessible, impactful experiences with northern wildlife and landscapes.

“Reciprocal, respectful relationships” broadens the concept of “conservation” to express a more holistic, Yukon approach to environmental stewardship that emphasizes balance and our interconnectedness with nature.
“Cultivate” emphasizes intentional effort, preparation, and active involvement over time.
We feel a deep responsibility to honour the gifts wildlife provide us and affect meaningful change in our world.

Our Values:

Uniquely Yukon

We’re proud of doing things differently. Together, we explore and celebrate the diversity of ways Yukoners coexist with wildlife and the natural world. The Preserve’s natural setting puts people at ease and enables mindful, reflective, and sometimes healing experiences with the land and wildlife.

Awe, Curiosity and Learning

Experiencing wildlife is powerful. We want to ignite the spark that leads to lifelong passion for learning about our natural environment and appreciating and stewarding wildlife. We also strive to be rigorous in what we, and others, can learn (and then share) from nature.

Stewardship

We have one planet. At the Preserve, stewardship starts with providing a high standard of animal welfare. In addition to reducing our negative impact on the planet, we strive to support biodiversity and natural processes, both at the Preserve and beyond.

Yukon First Nations

The Preserve is located on the Traditional Territories of the Kwanlin Dun First Nation and Ta’an Kwach’an Council, and the species at the Preserve have home ranges on the traditional territory of all of Yukon’s 14 First Nations. We acknowledge our place in a complex history of colonization and displacement. We recognize our responsibility to learn and renew our relationships with Yukon’s First Nations Peoples based on the recognition of rights, respect, and partnership.

Our Team

People are the heart of the Preserve. Wherever we meet people along their journey, we want to build relationships and create opportunities for growth and development. We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment where every team member contributes to our success.