GRIZZLY & WOLF DISCOVERY CENTER
An AZA Accredited, Not-for-Profit Wildlife Park and Educational Facility
Next to the West entrance of Yellowstone National Park
Viewing both INSIDE and OUTSIDE!
Visit the animals year round. GWDC bears do NOT hibernate.
Open EVERY DAY 8:30 am – 7:00 pm / Last Entry at 6:30 pm
Your ticket is GOOD FOR 2 CONSECUTIVE DAYS!
Welcome!
Take the gorgeous drive to West Yellowstone and turn your day into a wild adventure!
View the animals either OUTSIDE or INSIDE and come experience the majesty of grizzly bears, gray wolves, river otters and more.
Turn Your Day Into a Wild Adventure... Join us for a BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR!
WHAT'S NEWS!
Newly opened in May 2025
Yellowstone Ecosystem Wildlife and Nature Exhibits!
The BEARS: Imagination & Reality exhibit has officially been retired! The revitalized space welcomes visitors to engage with fun, interactive educational exhibits. The new displays demonstrate the integral relationships of bears and wolves within the Yellowstone ecosystem and our challenges to coexist with wildlife and wild places. Make plans to come explore the new exhibits!
The GWDC has receieved it's 11th award in a row from Tripadvisor!
We have been choosen as a Tripadvisor 2025 Travelers' Choice Winner!
The Travelers’ Choice awards showcase the best experiences in multiple categories and regions, based on the reviews and opinions of millions of travelers from around the world. Unlike traditional industry awards that require an entrance fee, editorial bias, or surveys, these awards are the result of real-life traveler insights collected over a 12-month period on Tripadvisor.
Experiences with consistently strong reviews earn the Travelers’ Choice distinction. These experiences are among the top 10% of all listings on Tripadvisor, demonstrating a commitment to hospitality excellence.
The Center has been ACCREDITED by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums FOR OUR 21st YEAR!
In order to be reaccredited, the GWDC underwent a thorough review by an AZA inspection team that analyzed all aspects of the facility’s operation, including animal welfare and wellbeing; veterinary care; keeper training; safety for visitors, staff, and animals; educational programs; conservation efforts; financial stability; risk management; governance; and guest services. It confirms that we are current on the best zoo practices - meeting and exceeding the same standards as the most prestigious zoos in the world.
Reaccreditation can assure you that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things.
See what AZA Accreditation is all about
Become a member and enjoy wild savings! Memberships
Use your cell phone for a DIRECT CONNECTION TO THE ANIMALS!
Our OnCell app will help guide you through both the grounds and the stories of the animals that live at the GWDC.
Easy to use: enter the GWDC, dial-up, follow the signs and start learning!
