Yellowstone Bear World

Rexburg, United States

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Yellowstone Bear World in Rexburg, Idaho, opened in 1998 as a privately owned drive-thru wildlife park on wetlands 80 miles from Yellowstone National Park, where visitors cruise a scenic loop to spot over 20 black bears climbing trees and swimming, plus grizzlies, Rocky Mountain elk, bison, mule deer, white-tail deer, goats, and moose roaming naturally in large habitats.

After the drive, families park for included attractions like six kid-friendly amusement rides, a petting zoo with farm animals and occasional fawn feeding, Jurassic Creek dinosaur exhibit with roaring animatronics, a snack shack, and gift shop, with extras such as bottle-feeding bear cubs or guided wildlife tours available for fees.

Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. mid-May through October with online tickets around $27 for adults and $15 for kids, it delivers close-up animal encounters and family fun in a well-kept setting ideal for all ages heading to the national park.​