Hours and Rates
The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center is an AZA accredited NOT-FOR-PROFIT wildlife facility. We’re open 365 days a year, including all holidays, (GWDC bears do NOT hibernate). Admission is good for two consecutive days!
Hours
Please note that our hours do change with the season:
May 13th thru September 4th
8:30am to 8:30pm
September 5th thru October 1st
8:30am to 7:00pm
October 2nd thru October 29th
8:30am to 6:00pm
October 30th thru April 27th
8:30am to 4:00pm
April 28th thru May 11th
8:30am to 6:00pm
May 12th thru September 3rd
8:30am to 8:30pm
We are located just one block from the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park and one block south of the IMAX/Yellowstone Giant Screen Theater (map and directions).
As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, visitor admission, membership and donations are our main source of funding.
Admission Fees
General Admission:
| Adults (13 and older) | $13.00 |
| Seniors (62 +) | $12.25 |
| Children (5 – 12) | $8.00 |
| Children 4 and under | FREE |
Joint tickets are ONLY available for Group Tours of 15 or more adults and School Groups – please see below.
School Group Rates
| Grades K – 8 | $7.00 per student |
| Grades 9 – college | $9.00 per student |
Teachers, chaperones, bus driver and additional adults pay the student rate for their group. All school groups must have a chaperone for every ten students, we will allow up to two or three additional chaperones at the student rate. Additional chaperones will pay the higher rate.
FOR SCHOOL GROUPS ONLY – A joint ticket with the IMAX/Yellowstone Giant Screen Theater is available if arrangements have been made in advance. The GWDC will collect funds and issue a receipt for the IMAX/Yellowstone Giant Screen Theater.
School group rates for a joint ticket with the Yellowstone Giant Screen Theater are:
| Grades K – 8 | $13.50 per student |
| Grades 9 – college | $15.50 per student |
A joint ticket with the Yellowstone Nature Connection/Junior Smokejumper Program is available if arrangements have been made in advance. The GWDC will collect funds and issue a receipt for the Yellowstone Nature Connection/Junior Smokejumper Program.
School group rates for a joint ticket with the Yellowstone Nature Connection/Junior Smokejumper Program are:
| Grades K – 8 | $12.00 per student |
| Grades 9 – college | $14.00 per student |
Cash, school check or credit cards are accepted. Please pay in a lump sum for the group.
The Center can accommodate groups from 8:30 am until one hour prior to closing.
Please specify in advance if you would like a particular topic discussed.
For more information call the Center’s Education Department at (406) 646-7001 or (800) 257-2570 or email us at [email protected]
Group Rates
All group rates include a guided tour and a two consecutive day admission.
Group rates for groups of 15 or more (adults) May thru November and 10 or more (adults) December thru April are:
| Adults | $12.00 |
| Seniors (62 +) | $11.25 |
| Children (5 – 12) | $7.50 |
FOR GROUP TOURS ONLY – A joint ticket with the IMAX/Yellowstone Giant Screen Theater is available if arrangements have been made in advance for your Tour Group. Tour Groups must consist of 15 adults or more. The GWDC will collect funds and issue a receipt for the IMAX/Yellowstone Giant Screen Theater.
Tour Group rates for a joint ticket with the IMAX/Yellowstone Giant Screen Theater are:
| Adults | $19.50 |
| Seniors (62 +) | $18.75 |
| Children (5 – 12) | $14.00 |
When booked a week in advance your group can receive a guided tour by one of our Naturalists. Your Driver and Guide are given complimentary admission when escorting the group.
The Center can accommodate groups from 8:30 am until one hour prior to closing.
Allow approximately a half hour to 45 minutes for group tours.
Make your reservations by calling our Group Tour Coordinator at 406 646-7001 or 800 257-2570.
General Information
- Parking is FREE
- Credit Cards accepted in both Admissions and Gift Shop: Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. No out-of-state checks please.
- An ATM machine is on the premises.
- A playground is located on site (ADA accessible).
- Wheelchairs are available and accessible.
- Picnic tables are located around the outside perimeter of the Center.
To contact us
Email [email protected]
201 South Canyon Rd.
P.O. Box 996
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
(800) 257-2570 or (406) 646-7001
Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center members receive free admission (click here for more Individual and Family Membership information or Business Membership information).
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