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Wildlife center · West Yellowstone, Montana
Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
Center in West Yellowstone that houses brown bears and wolves that cannot live in the wild, for close-up viewing and animal education programs.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone, next to the park’s west entrance, is a nonprofit that houses brown bears and wolves that cannot return to the wild, typically orphaned animals or those that became habituated to seeking food near people.
The bears live in an outdoor enclosure with logs, rocks and a pond, and the wolves live in packs in separate areas. Throughout the day keepers hide food in the enclosures and the bears search for it in front of the public. The center also has birds of prey, otters and an exhibit about the region’s animals and coexistence with them.
It’s a way to see up close animals that in the park usually appear only from a distance, and it operates year-round.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One to two hours.
Best time
All year; in the morning the bears are often more active as they search for food hidden by the keepers.
How to get there
On foot, in downtown West Yellowstone, next to the park’s west entrance.
Tip
The ticket usually covers two consecutive days: you can return at a different time to see the animals during another activity.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
Are the bears at the West Yellowstone center wild?
They are brown bears that cannot live in the wild, usually orphans or bears that have become accustomed to looking for food near people.
Does the bear and wolf center open in winter?
Yes, it operates year-round. In winter, the bears may be in periods of lower activity.
Where is the bear and wolf center located?
In downtown West Yellowstone, next to the park’s west entrance.