Brown bears, also known as grizzlies, are lucky to call Denali National Park home thanks to abundant food and a safe environment. These bears are solitary creatures that hunt, fish, and forage for themselves. As you travel through the park, you will probably find them wandering through the open tundra in search of their next meal, or you can discover their tracks that tell a story of their latest adventures.

Weighing more than 450 Kg and towering above the heads of most people, moose are an impressive sight. They are most often found roaming the forests of Denali National Park or grazing plants along the tundra. Moose are even known to splash around while swimming towards tasty aquatic plants. Surprisingly fast, strong, and imposing, moose are also well adapted to the snow with wide feet and warm coats.

Wolves symbolize the wild nature of Alaska. They are a rare and special sighting, as they usually keep away from visitors whenever possible. However, the wilderness status of Denali National Park makes it one of the only places where wolf sightings are more common. They live, hunt, and raise their pups in small packs, and their howls can often be heard echoing throughout the land.

Dall sheep are identifiable thanks to their large curved horns and thick white coats. Males are often recognized when they fight for a mate, creating a unique dance as they run towards each other and lock horns. There is a good probability of seeing these creatures on the slopes of Denali National Park, where they use ridges and steep slopes to feed, rest, and evade predators.

While they roam through the tundra, a herd of reindeer or caribou is usually detected by their massive antlers, long faces, and brown fur. While they are called reindeer in other parts of the world, that name is strictly reserved for domesticated caribou in Alaska. Whether they are traveling with their young or seeking mates in spring, there are many opportunities to see caribou when you visit Denali National Park.