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Yellowstone Bear World

📍 Wyoming · USA
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Introduction

Yellowstone Bear World is a drive-through wildlife park located approximately 8 kilometers south of Rexburg, Wyoming. It is themed around North American wildlife, allowing visitors to drive their own vehicles through the park and observe grizzly bears, North American black bears, gray wolves, American bison, elk, and white-tailed deer in a natural environment at close range. The park features dedicated bear sanctuaries that provide rescue and care for bears unable to survive in the wild. In addition to the drive-through experience, there is a walk-through area and a small animal interaction zone where children can feed young goats and rabbits. The park emphasizes both education and conservation, using close encounters to help visitors deeply understand North American wildlife ecology, making it one of the most popular wildlife experience destinations near Yellowstone National Park.

Highlights

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Drive-Through Experience
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Grizzly Bear Sanctuary
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North American Wildlife
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Family Interaction Zone
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Education and Conservation

🛈 Practical Info

Opening HoursOpen May to October, daily 9:00-17:00, closed in winter
Ticket PriceAdults $20, Children (3-11) $10, under 3 free
DurationDrive-through about 1 hour, 2-3 hours including walk-through area
TransportationLocated 8km south of Rexburg, driving is most convenient, about 1.5 hours from Yellowstone North Entrance
Best TimeSummer months June-August when animals are most active
NotesWindows must be closed during drive-through, exiting vehicles and feeding animals are strictly prohibited

💡 Tips

Ensure all windows are closed during the drive-through, animals may approach vehicles
Recommend purchasing tickets online during peak summer season to avoid queues
Some animals may rest at a distance, binoculars help with better observation
Can be arranged as a stop on the way to or from Yellowstone National Park to save dedicated trip time

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Yellowstone Bear World?

Ensure all windows are closed during the drive-through, animals may approach vehicles Recommend purchasing tickets online during peak summer season to avoid queues