Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center



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A Not-for-Profit Wildlife Park and Educational Facility



Open 365 days a year
(GWDC bears do not hibernate)
Admission is good for two consecutive days


The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center offers every visitor to Yellowstone a chance to uniquely experience
the world of grizzly bears and gray wolves. All the animals at the Center are unable to survive in the wild
and serve as ambassadors for their wild counterparts.

Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums

Map to the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
One block from the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park


What's New
  • Summer children's activities include: Bead Bear, Wolf Suncatcher, Wolf and Bear Bingo, and Ecosystem Tag. Call for schedules.
  • Observe the new High Country wolf pack - McKinley and Leopold. These beautiful animals are a pleasure to watch as they explore their new surroundings.
  • Print out an admissions coupon under the “Plan Your Visit” section of this web site. Take advantage of this discounted rate for extra value.
  • Yellowstone National Park Interpretive Ranger programs are every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoon at 2PM throughout the summer.




  • Be sure to visit our Gift Shop

    The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center would like to thank the following photographers for graciously sharing their time and talent: David Goble, Len Tillim, Erica Murphy, Don Peters, Bill Powers, Paul Schowalter, Rich Willard, Wind River Institute, ZooPrax Productions.