Nature and science
Yoho National Park
Conservation
We research, monitor, and protect the park's plants, animals and ecosystems. Fire management & species-at-risk habitat restoration keep ecosystems healthy
Animals
Yoho is home to 224 species of birds and 58 species of mammals. Learn about the park’s most commonly seen animals and how to view wildlife safely.
From river valleys and glaciers to alpine meadows and mountain peaks, Yoho National Park supports diverse ecosystems. Yoho’s alpine provides important habitat for mountain goats, grizzly bears, pikas and white bark pine.
Conservation
We are working to maintain and restore the park’s ecological health to ensure that Yoho National Park remains intact for future generations.
Animals
Environment
Glacial melt waters feed cascading waterfalls, turquoise lakes and the Kicking Horse River. Yoho’s alpine is also where some of the world’s most important fossils, the Burgess Shale, can be found.
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