Yukon Wildlife Preserve

Wildlife refuge · Yukon

Yukon Wildlife Preserve

Wildlife refuge · Yukon

Takhini Hot Springs Rd, Yukon Y1A 7A2, Canada

Highlights

Explore a vast Yukon wildlife preserve with family-friendly nature programs, interactive experiences, and a chance to see majestic local animals up close.

Takhini Hot Springs Rd, Yukon Y1A 7A2, Canada Get directions

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"Into the 'Wildness' A half hour drive outside of Whitehorse in the Yukon is the Wildlife Preserve where visitors can walk through the property and get up close, but not too personal, with Canadian wildlife — including elk, buffalo, mountain goats, deer, and all types of big cats. At the highest point on the trail, you can see into the untouched wilderness. Despite being the end of May, there was still snow on the mountains and chill in the air. By Lori-Lee Emshey"

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Lydia Teo

Google

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.

G C

Google

This was such an amazing experience. I had the pleasure of visiting in December of 2023 and I still think about it. Staff was amazing as soon as you walked in. They quickly gauged what we were interested in (walk, ski sleds, or bus) as it was my friend's and my first time there. Super welcoming from the jump and super knowledgeable in case you wanted to bounce ideas of what you want you want your experience there to be like. Skip to us walking around. Such nicely groomed trails. A vast majority of visitors seemed to bus but they had the walking trails nicely groomed as well just in case you wanted a slower journey. Loved how all the animals had ample space to move as they saw fit and seemed to be living their best lives. Their range in animals was really cool too from a visitor perspective. They also had the antlers the animals shed laying near their spaces to allow for an interactive experience as well which was very fun and unique. Overall, it is a great outing if you have a hour or a few depending on your schedule to check out due to the respectful atmosphere, their range in animals (which includes mountain goats, muskox and a moose), and the contentment the animals have in that space.

Susan Hitchcock

Google

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!

Julia A

Google

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.

Bhargav Karkar

Google

Absolutely a must visit place if you're in Whitehorse. Animals here are mostly rescued and they have access to a wide area to freely roam and graze. Animals we saw included Moose, Bison, mountain goat, Lynx, Caribou, Ram/Sheep etc.

Laura C

Google

I was impressed by the size of the enclosures for the animals. We were on a tour but I recommend you take the tour from actual park as the have the information you would want as opposed to the combo tour I took from an outside company as they did not explain much. You can walk or I think rent bikes to tour the animals. There is also a gift shop at the entrance which our tour did not stop. I recommend supporting this park. Many Canadian animals.to see in their almost natural habitat.

M Persaud

Google

I loved my trip to the Wildlife Preserve! I visited as part of a tour and we drove through the park in our shuttle. I would love to visit again and walk the trails to really take in all the preserve has to offer.

James C

Google

This is a must-see place if you are visiting the Whitehorse area. My family had a very enjoyable visit, as we were able to see up-close various species of local animals as we walked the 5 km loop around the park. Tip: If you have mobility issues or very young kids, I would recommend taking the guided bus tour or, if you can cycle, rent a fat bike. While we really liked walking in the park, certain parts are quite steep, which could be a problem for some people.