Third Annual Grizzly Get-Together

Description

3rd Annual Grizzly Get-Together!

Location

Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center 201 South Canyon Street West Yellowstone Montana

Date & Time

August 24th, 2025 4PM-7:30PM

 

 

Join us for a unique evening on August 24th, 2025, for a supporter appreciation event to present our newest accomplishment! 

This evening event will be exclusively for ticket holders, who will have an opportunity for a closer look at the work of the museum renovation; see the animals of the GWDC in a unique setting while enjoying drinks and hors d' oeuvres. All proceeds from ticket sales and silent auction items will support animal care and educational programs.

The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center will close to the public at 2:00 PM. Doors open for the event at 4:00 PM, and the festivities will continue until 7:30 PM.

Adult tickets include: non-alcoholic and alcoholic (beer and wine) beverages, hors d'oeuvres, party gift, and unlimited entry to the GWDC from August 23th-August 25th. 

Members please check your email for Members-only rates. If you are planning to join us, a few hotels are offering discounted rates to our guests. Please contact Oly Watt at [email protected] for more information. 

Please bring your confirmation email with the QR code when you arrive to check-in for the event. You may also use the confirmation email as entry to the GWDC for a regular visit from August 23th-August 25th

* Event tickets are not tax-deductible and not refundable* 

To purchase a Sponsorship, you can mail a check or by paying online HERE . Please include a note - 'Event Sponsorship’.

Event Itinerary

  • 4:00pm-5:20pm (80min)
    Arrival of the guests 
    Door closes at 5:20pm

    Please check-in at the Admission's desk and present your QR code

  • 4:45pm-5:45pm (60min)
    Mock campground set-up 
    In the bear habitat
  • 5:15pm-5:30pm (15min)
    Remarks from Executive Director John Heine 

    Location: In Front of the bear habitat

  • 5:30pm-6:45 (75min)
    Presentation on the Museum remodeling  
    with education staff  
  • 6:00pm-7:30pm (90min)
    Cooler demostration in the bear habitat

    Observe the bears in their habitat as they attempt to break into coolers, and learn about our bear-resistant testing process. 

  • 4:00pm-7:00pm (180min)
    Silent Auction

    Location: Museum

     
  • 7:30pm
    Closing - Thank you for coming!

Ongoing: Grizzly bears, wolves, birds of prey, North American river otters, native fish, reptiles and amphibians are available for viewing throughout the event. The Uinta ground squirrels, while still present, might not be viewable as it is the start of their hibernation. The Center's Gift Shop will stay open during the event. 


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As you enjoy lively atmosphere, don't miss the chance to bid on incredible treasures at our silent auction, offering unique items and experiences. 

 

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A Behind the Scenes Tour Certificate.

An in-depth and up-close look at some of the most fascinating animals: grizzly bears and river otters. This, approximately 1.5-hour walking tour explores the creation and remarkable growth of the GWDC. 

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OZARK TRAIL Cooler

52-Quart

30.3"Lx17.6"Wx16.7"H

Keeps ice for more than 7 days; Roto-molded construction with UV-resistant exterior.

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Bears, the mighty grizzlies of the West

Book by Julie Argyle

Impressive 224-page book features stunning photography, tells stories about individual bears; an essay and quotations throughout that build enthusiasm and summon wonder about this endangered species.

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Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Silvertip Sponsors

Bruin Sponsors 

             

Ursid Sponsors

              

To see more of what's happening that weekend in West Yellowstone, visit Destination Yellowstone's calender of events.

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