Yukon Wildlife Preserve

Fantastic knowledgeable staff, took a guided tour and it was very entertaining. Animals are really well cared for with quite the variety of species and you can tell the people working there are passionate about their well-being. Great little gift shop too.

It was a great walk, and we saw lots of animals that we do not commonly see. Particularly interesting for us was the herd of musk ox, my son, and actually witnessed two bulls butting heads. The staff was friendly and helped us choose the way around the park in the easiest manner. The Canada Lynx chose not to make an appearance, and a random free range fox was the only fox my wife and I saw. We felt it was money well spent.

We walked on a self guided tour last March and saw almost all of the animals in a stunning "natural" environment. The majority of the pens are nothing like a zoo. The paths are easy to walk, took under 2 hours, but we hike a lot.

I happened to visit just after the Wood Bison babies were born! Such a beautiful place, and the scenery itself is stunning. I highly recommend a visit!

My family and I were here during Dec 2024. We took the guided bus tour. We might not get to see all the animals, but the knowledge shared was incredible! The history of how this non profitable organization is set up, what are the primary work done etc. I mean they are doing really meaningful work here! I would really love to be back during a different season for a different experience at the wildlife preserve.

Great experience seeing the native animals in its natural habitat surrounding (even in the cold winter). It was extremely cold when we were there but we had booked a bus tour. Andrew was a fantastic tour guide and explained everything so well and he was so engaging.

Such a wonderful experience and absolutely stunning! Incredible to see so much natural habitat for the animals to enjoy.

Review: Yukon Wildlife Preserve – A Must-Visit in Whitehorse We had the incredible opportunity to visit the Yukon Wildlife Preserve in January 2025, and it was an unforgettable experience. Our guide was truly amazing—her knowledge, passion, and deep appreciation for the animals shone through in every detail she shared. It was evident that she genuinely cared about the well-being of each animal and was dedicated to their conservation. The Preserve provides exceptional care to all its animals, not just throughout their lives but also in their passing. The respect and commitment to their well-being are truly commendable. Seeing these incredible species up close in such a natural and ethical environment was a privilege. If you're visiting Whitehorse, this is an absolute must-see. Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast or just looking for a unique experience, the Yukon Wildlife Preserve offers an educational, inspiring, and heartwarming adventure. Highly recommended!

We paid for the general admission and walked the preserve. It's worth it that way you can take your time looking at the animals while getting your steps in at your pace!

When traveling on vacation, we always make it a point to check out museums and/or historical landmarks and when we found out how close we were to the Yukon Wildlife Preserve - we added it on our list and it didn't disappoint!! This tour caters to those who would like a guided tour and for those like us, who would prefer to walk, discover all the "nuggets" by ourselves each for a nominal fee. This average 5km trail is setup in a figure 8 pattern. Each animal site (only naming a few Bison, Mule deer, Moose, Lynx and even surprised at seeing, not 1 but two bald eagles) contains an information board that provides a great summary about the animal you are viewing - and while walking from site to site, the breathtaking views of the surrounding made this tour a memorable tour. Make sure to stop in to the gift shop as all proceeds from the store and ticket sales are used to support Yukon Wildlife Preserve (and they also take donations too)! We highly recommend you visit!! This is a must see !!

Extraordinary. Leave enough time cuz lots to read and even more to know. They do a great job treating things fairly and accurately.

This is one of my favorite places in the Yukon. No this is not a zoo but of you want to see wildlife this is the place to go. Located on 700 acres of beautiful natural habitat for the animals here. You will see caribou, mountain goats, lynx, arctic fox, bison and so much more. The property also gives you a good place to see beautiful birds and tons of ground squirrels. They have bus tours or you can walk or bike the 5km trails. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. Don't miss visiting if you are in the Yukon.

I had an amazing private group tour with Lindsey at this wonderful animal preserve. The mandate of the staff is to rehabilitate and release as many animals as they can. Those that cannot be released are well tended in as naturalistic an environment as possible. We saw owls, thin horned sheep, arctic foxes, eagles and many other animals on our tour. Our private tour allowed us access to some behind the scenes places that the usual tour does not cover and allowed us lots of questions and time to take pictures. It was well worth the extra money to not be part of a larger group. Just make sure you book ahead!

This place is very cool! Kinda outta the way, but worth a visit. You will see uniquely northern animals like caribou, moose, arctic fox, and bison. The bus tour is well worth the added price. Though the driver/guide was hard to hear and lacked knowledge (she was from Montreal). The place is also nearby the Takhini Hot Spring. Another worthwhile stop. Both are 25mins from downtown Whitehorse. Its $50 for a family of 4 to ride the bus.

Excellent park. Walk vs ride so you can better the animals. Took us just under three hours to walk. Bring your lunch. Tables along the walk