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Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center

201 South Canyon, West Yellowstone, MT 59758
406-646-7001
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Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Description: Visitors to this animal and nature center learn about and view grizzly bears and gray wolves in their natural habitats.
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Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
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33 reviews 33 reviews
3 attraction reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

This is a worthwhile not-for-profit wildlife sanctuary. A guide approached us and explained the bear and wolf behavior of the many live animals, as well as that of several raptors, including bald eagles. The wildlife have all been rescued and provide a great educational experience. They were testing "bear-resistant" coolers and containers today which provided much entertainment as large bears... More

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Idaho
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47 reviews 47 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

We had been meaning to come to the discovery center for the past several years and on this visit we made the time. It is a nice albeit rather small facility with rescue only animals. The staff was super informative and patient with our many questions. We especially enjoyed the huge Alaskan grizzlies. We spent about two hours watching the... More

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See 3 more reviews by msbasil for West Yellowstone
State College, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

The Bears are huge! It was snowing really bad the day we went but however it was still a wonderful time!

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See 3 more reviews by Kortney W for West Yellowstone
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Small not at all what was expected. Told you can spend 2 days there we saw and read and played all games and was done in less than 2 hours. Only satisfaction was knowing our money goes to protecting the animals. Huge tourist trap.

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Bozeman, Montana
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Fairly small, somewhat preachy. It is good for about 1-1.5 hr. I'm a little tired of being preached at wherever I go. There is a cool bear exhibit showing tested bear-proof products and such.

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Bozeman
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9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

It's OK for the kids, but can get expensive. They do have several animals there, like a small zoo, and make a serious effort to take good care of them, as much as is possible under the circumstances. You can see the grizzlies, wolves, foxes, and cougars, and the staff is knowledgeable and friendly. You have to enter and exit... More

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Palmerston North, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Great spot for seeing Grizzly Bears (they do not hibernate in winter) and a couple of wolf packs. Great photo opportunity as hard to spot in them Yellowstone itself. Try to be there at a feeding time as the staff are very informative even if animals not hungry.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

good up close observation of wolves and grizzly bears. large ravens all over. helpful staff with information. not expensive.

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See 2 more reviews by Tom R for West Yellowstone
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013 via mobile

We travelled to Yellowstone the end of march and were pretty upset when we found out the park was closed. Our hotel told us about the Discovery Center and we spent our whole two days watching the bears and wolves. It was awesome!! By far the best attraction we went to while travelling from Montana to Pei. I'm still telling... More

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See 2 more reviews by Amber M for West Yellowstone
Hamilton, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We came across a flyer for the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Centre at our Yellowstone hotel and decided to head along to West Yellowstone to check it out. We had visited a wolf centre in Golden, Canada the week before and had enjoyed that, but the West Yellowstone Centre was much much better! The centre itself had fantastic displays of... More

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