Wildlife search excursion in Jasper National Park

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Discover Jasper’s wild side. Experience the untamed beauty of Jasper National Park on a guided wildlife tour through some of the park’s most scenic and animal-rich areas. This relaxed, 3 hour, vehicle-based outing is perfect for nature lovers and curious travellers eager to learn more about the animals that call the Rockies home.Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll travel to prime wildlife viewing areas selected based on recent sightings and seasonal activity. Whether it’s early morning or evening — the best times for spotting animals — your guide will do their best to help you catch a glimpse of elk, deer, bighorn sheep, bears, or even moose. Every tour is a little different, with routes and stops adjusted daily to give you the best chance of an encounter.Along the way, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the region’s ecology, animal behaviour, and the challenges of wildlife management in a protected national park. Your guide will share fascinating facts, answer your questions, and help bring the landscape to life with stories and insight.While wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed, 95% of the tours successfully find animals — making this one of the most rewarding and memorable ways to experience Jasper’s wild side.
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
3 hours
Available in English
Important information
Accessibility:
* Not recommended for children under 5 years. This tour is geared more towards adults, with educational commentary along the way. Wildlife sightings are frequent but the experience differs significantly from a zoo visit with sightings occurring intermittently during the 3-hour tour and varying from day to day. Based on the tour operator's observations, younger children often become restless
Know in advance:
* 95% of the tours succeed in spotting wildlife. While frequent, sightings cannot be guaranteed due to the natural environment
* Complimentary pick-up is available from selected accommodations within the Jasper Area to select at check-out
* This is a vehicle-based tour with no walking required
* This trip does not include any food breaks. Please eat prior to or after the trip (if needed you can bring a light snack such as granola bar with you)
* Travel is on paved roads only and you must remain in the bus when viewing wildlife (Parks Canada regulations)
* Although not recommended, children and infants under 5 years old are welcome if a seat is purchased for them at the child rate. All passengers regardless of age must be allocated a seat on the bus
* Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
* If the minimum of passengers is not reached, the tour will be canceled and you will be offered a refund or reschedule
* This tour operates in all weather conditions
* The exact tour duration is subject to variations due to traffic conditions
* Departure time is in Alberta Mountain time, please adjust your watch accordingly
Remember to bring:
* A small bottle of water and your camera
* Those travelling with an infant, can bring an infant car seat carrier. Buses have seat belts to strap over the carrier
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