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The whole Canada’s north-western Yukon Territory is a wildlife sanctuary; a place where the moose outnumber the humans two to one. While spotting wildlife roaming freely is always exhilarating, there’s something truly special about witnessing these magnificent creatures up close at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve, where 700 acres of snowy hills, marshes, steep cliffs and flat lands are the perfect ecosystem for 11 species of northern Canadian mammals.

The Yukon Wildlife Preserve is not a traditional zoo or theme park. Instead, the animals live in large, spacious enclosures that mimic their natural habitats, allowing them to live and behave as they would in the wild. The preserve is committed to educating the public about wildlife conservation efforts and the importance of protecting northern Canadian wildlife.

Ready to set your Instagram feed on fire? Have the camera poised to capture awe-inspiring creatures, including bison, moose, mule, deer, woodland caribou, elk, mountain goats, Canada lynx, and foxes, to name a few.

Just 25 minutes from downtown Whitehorse, visitors can walk, ski, snowshoe or fat-bike the five-kilometre viewing loop at their own pace, or jump on a bus tour with a knowledgeable interpreter.

However you choose to experience it, be prepared for magical encounters of the four-legged kind as the Yukon’s wild creatures show off their incredible northern adaptations, against a breathtaking backdrop of pristine Yukon wilderness.

With adorable baby bison birthing throughout the Canadian spring season, there’s never been a better time to visit the Yukon Wildlife Preserve. Click here for a fun and educational short video explaining how the largest land mammal in North America are supporting the restoration of ecosystems.

Visitors wishing to take a bus tour are encouraged to book in advance to ensure availability. For more information, visit www.yukonwildlife.ca.

GETTING THERE

Air Canada offers daily direct flights to Vancouver from Sydney and direct flights between Brisbane and Vancouver four times per week. Direct flights from Sydney to Vancouver are also available on Qantas. Internal flights to Whitehorse and Dawson City are available on Air North and Air Canada.

More information, including travel guidelines, visit travelyukon.com