Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center

We took our 3 children to visit the Grizzly and Wolf discovery center. We had already spotted 1 wolf and 6 bears wild in the park, so this was a chance to see them up close and learn more about them. It didn't disappoint. It was nice to hear the back story on the Grizzlies, and to better understand why they would be a danger to humans in the wild. They seemed well cared for, fat and happy. Excellent chance to augment your distant photo's in the park with some close up action. Some of the wolves were doing the zoo Pacing thing, (up and down a small section of their fence) which made me a bit sad, but overall we had a great time.
Steven Miller

We recently visited the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center with our three grandkids (ages 12, 13, and 6), and it was a fantastic experience for all of us! The exhibits are incredibly well done, and we loved how educational and engaging everything was. The kids were fascinated watching the bears forage and play, and seeing the wolves up close was such a rare and memorable treat. One of the highlights for all of us was watching the otters swim and play—so full of energy and personality! We could’ve stood there for hours just enjoying their antics. We appreciated that the animals here are all rescues and that the Center focuses on conservation and education—it made the visit feel meaningful as well as fun. The whole place is thoughtfully designed, clean, and easy to navigate. We also enjoyed the birds of prey exhibit and hearing the call of the bald eagle—what a powerful moment! This is a must-stop if you’re anywhere near West Yellowstone. We all left with smiles on our faces and new things to talk about. Highly recommend for families with kids of any age!
Natalie Winquist

Wow, what an amazing experience we had! We had a behind the scenes tour, just my partner and I, lead by Gretchen. She was just wonderful! Gretchen was so knowledgeable about all of the animals, you can tell she cares for them so much, and it was so cool to hear how they operate on a daily basis and their plans for the future. We were lucky enough to meet all 6 grizzly bears! (You always have a barrier and you do not touch any of the animals). We met two wolves, Boulder and Sura. Plus we met all 5 otters! It was such a highlight to our trip to Yellowstone. We will recommend this place to anyone traveling this way from now on! They take such great care of these animals who can no longer live in the wild and they dedicate their lives to the animals! Highly recommend the behind the scenes tour if you have the time. We also got to see Nakina break into a container that was being tested to be certified bear proof before going to market. Even though the company was unsuccessful, it was really cool to witness her get in!
Rylie Petrangelo

Neat and interesting zoo! The animals were very close and all staff was knowledgeable. Enjoyed the part as you are leaving that mentions and shows how to be bear safe. Very important! Also, we stayed about 1 hour in total and felt like we had seen it all. However, could definitely stay longer to see the different bears come out each hour.
Alison Pack

What a cool/safe way to see Grizzlies, wolves, otters, bald eagles and other birds of prey! After a week in Yellowstone, we were lucky enough to see some amazing animals. Seeing them in the wild and then coming here and learning about the animals on-site was really great! Even down to the ground squirrels. The facility is clean and well run with lots of opportunities to see the animals on various levels. The educational side was wonderful and the docents have great information to share!
Carly Rodriguez