Yukon Wildlife Preserve tour: View 11 species from the bus

Moose, lynx, musk-ox and eight other species from a tour bus that stops at each one

A half-day tour of Yukon Wildlife Preserve near Whitehorse where a guide leads you through enclosures housing 11 northern species: Dalls sheep, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, mule deer, wapiti, woodland caribou, wood bison, musk-ox, moose, arctic fox and lynx. The tour bus stops at each habitat so you learn about the animals and photograph them up close. Hotel pickup and admission are included. Tours run in English, Spanish or Japanese, and children from age 7 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Yukon Wildlife Preserve tour

• Meet at the meeting point at 1:50 pm
• Tour Yukon Wildlife Preserve by bus
• Stop at wildlife enclosures for photos
• Learn about Yukon wildlife species

The experience

The tour starts at 1:50 pm and runs for three hours. A guide boards the bus with you and leads the route through the preserve, stopping at each wildlife enclosure long enough to watch the animals, ask questions and take photographs. The bus does the moving between stops, so you're not walking the grounds. You stay seated and step out only at the viewing areas.

Eleven species live in the preserve year-round. Moose, elk and caribou occupy the larger enclosures. Smaller habitats hold lynx, arctic fox, musk-ox and bighorn sheep. The guide explains how each animal survives the Yukon winter and what makes them adapted to the True North. A photographer or naturalist will find the proximity and the time at each stop built for close observation and detail.

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Whitehorse are included, so you don't arrange transport to the preserve. Admission to the Yukon Wildlife Preserve is also included in the tour price. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Japanese depending on the departure you book.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Whitehorse.
• admission to Yukon Wildlife Preserve.
• a local guide leading the tour through all eleven animal enclosures.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 13:50Last departure this season: 15 Apr 2027

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (7 to 17 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Arctic Range Adventure

Is this one for you?The tour is a seated experience on a bus that stops at each enclosure, so it suits anyone who wants to see northern wildlife up close without hiking or standing for long stretches. The afternoon start at 1:50 pm fits into a day that includes morning activities in Whitehorse.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 17 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What animals will I actually see on the Yukon Wildlife Preserve tour?

The preserve houses moose, elk (wapiti), woodland caribou, wood bison, musk-ox, Dalls sheep, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, mule deer, arctic fox and lynx. All eleven species live there year-round, so sightings don't depend on the season.

How much time do I spend at each animal enclosure?

The tour bus stops at each habitat with ample time to observe the animals, learn about them from the guide and take photographs. The guide controls the pace at each stop rather than rushing through.

Is this tour mostly walking or sitting on the bus?

You stay on the bus between enclosures and step out only at the viewing areas. The bus does the moving, so the tour suits all physical fitness levels.

What time does the tour start and how long does it take?

The tour starts at 1:50 pm and runs for three hours. Hotel pickup happens before the start time, so plan for an afternoon commitment.