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Yellowstone Bear World

📍 Rexburg, 83440, Idaho, United States of America
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Quick Facts

Location
USA, Wyoming
Category
Sightseeing
Address
Rexburg, 83440, Idaho, United States of America
Coordinates
43.7372, -111.8666

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

1
Drive-Through Experience
Drive your own vehicle through the park to observe bears, wolves, bison and other wildlife at close range
2
Grizzly Bear Sanctuary
Dedicated to rescuing grizzly and black bears unable to survive in the wild, an important conservation base
3
North American Wildlife
Home to gray wolves, bison, elk, white-tailed deer and other iconic Rocky Mountain species
4
Family Interaction Zone
Walk-through area allows feeding young goats and rabbits, perfect for families with children
5
Education and Conservation
Promotes North American wildlife ecological knowledge through close encounters and expert presentations

🛈 Practical Info

→Duration:Drive-through about 1 hour, 2-3 hours including walk-through area
→Best Time:Summer months June-August when animals are most active
→Notes:Windows must be closed during drive-through, exiting vehicles and feeding animals are strictly prohibited
→Opening Hours:Open May to October, daily 9:00-17:00, closed in winter
→Ticket Information:Adults $20, Children (3-11) $10, under 3 free
→Transportation:Located 8km south of Rexburg, driving is most convenient, about 1.5 hours from Yellowstone North Entrance

💡 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

What are the opening hours of Yellowstone Bear World?

Open May to October, daily 9:00-17:00, closed in winter

How much is the admission for Yellowstone Bear World?

Adults $20, Children (3-11) $10, under 3 free

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

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