Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone
An AZA Accredited, not-for-profit Wildlife Park and Educational Facility. The Center is dedicated to providing visitors to the Yellowstone area the unique opportunity to learn about, view and ultimately appreciate the grizzly bear and gray wolf. Photograph, video and view these magnificent animals in natural settings.
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Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center
A not-for-profit educational preserve protecting grizzly bears and gray wolves for research purposes. Come photograph, video and view these animals in a natural setting.
(800) 257-2570
Grizzly bears that live at the GWDC are animals that were unable to survive in the wild for different reasons. Many were orphaned when their mothers became used to obtaining food from human areas. Others had been labeled "nuisance bears" because they were becoming dangerously comfortable around humans. These animals have a second chance at the Center. Their stories help share an important lesson. From them we learn how humans can help make sure that bears in the wild stay wild forever.
The wolves were captive-born, unplanned litters and cannot be released into the wild. The Center agreed to take pups from different litters and were given the opportunity to develop strong social ties. Wolves possess a dynamic and strong family structure that can be observed as they go through their day. Watch for body posturing, ear position, location in their habitat and tail position. These clues reveal much about the wolf pack.
The main purpose of the GWDC is to help visitors gain knowledge about grizzlies and wolves through educational programs. Visitors can spend their time watching these fascinating animals interact in their outdoor habitats. The Center offers a variety of different programs and activities for the whole family.
Programs and Activities include:
- Keeper Kids –help hide food for the bears
- Bird-of-Prey presentations
- Safety in Bear Country programs
- A Karelian Bear Dog
- Yellowstone Park Ranger talks
- A world-class interactive exhibit, Bears: Imagination and Reality.
- Daily "Pack Chats" with a staff naturalist
- Wolf enrichment
- A Naturalist Cabin with floor-to-ceiling windows to watch the two different wolf packs interact
- Intriguing films
Wherever your travels take you, it's worth the trip to discover, learn and explore the fascinating worlds of the bears and wolves at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center.
Please call for information 406 646-7001 or 800 257-2570.
Hours and Admission
The Center is open 365 days a year. GWDC bears do NOT hibernate. Please note that hours do change with the season. Call for current hours. New rates effective May 1, 2009:
Adults (13 and older) - $10.50
Seniors (62 +) - $9.75
Children (5 to 12) - $5.50
Children under 5 – FREE
Admission is good for TWO consecutive days!
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Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center is a bear and wolf preserve located in West Yellowstone.
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