3rd Annual Grizzly Get-Together!
Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center 201 South Canyon Street West Yellowstone Montana
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
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4:00pm-5:20pm (80min)
Arrival of the guests
Please check-in at the Admission's desk and present your QR code
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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
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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.
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4:00pm-7:00pm (180min)
Silent Auction
Location: Museum
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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.
View the map of the event
As you enjoy lively atmosphere, don't miss the chance to bid on incredible treasures at our silent auction, offering unique items and experiences.
Coming soon
Hand knitted hat by Samsara Duffey.
The yarn for this hat is unique with the outer yarn having a small amount of wolf fur! It was spun at the Wool Mill in Belgrade, MT. The liner yarn is wool processed and spun at the Mountain Meadow Wool Mill in Buffalo, WY.
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.
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.
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.
