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Location
Best time
Visit early in the morning (arrive 10+ minutes before opening) to experience the drive-through portion with fewer crowds and more comfortable animal viewing from your vehicle
Visitor tip
Book a VIP tour (approximately 90 minutes) for backstage access and the unique experience of watching a wolf training session, which provides deeper educational insights
Visitor tip
Keep car windows partially closed when driving through—animals, especially deer, may put their heads near windows, which can startle passengers
About Bearizona Wildlife Park
Wildlife exhibits seen by car. Wildlife park offering a drive-thru experience starring wolves, bears, bison, mountain goats & more.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Experience
- Drive-thru safari (3+ miles) plus 20-acre walk-thru area
- Size
- 160 acres with North American wildlife
- Special Features
- VIP backstage tours, animal encounters, wolf training sessions
What visitors say
What a special experience! I always wish the animals have more space in their habitats, but Bearizona has larger habitats than many other zoos and sanctuaries I've been to. The drive through portions were really lovely. The vehicles…
If you are in Williams, Arizona, definitely stop here! This place is so cool! The drive-through portion is super fun! We had animals coming right up to the truck! A deer put his head right inside my window! The bears were out and…
This place would be great to visit with family. However, when driving through, some animals come very close to the car, which can feel a little scary. We arrived about 10 minutes before opening and there were already five or six groups…
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Did You Know?
- Over 50% of the animals at Bearizona are rescues, demonstrating a significant commitment to animal rehabilitation and sanctuary work
- The drive-thru experience spans 3 miles through Ponderosa Pine Forest, allowing visitors to see animals in natural habitats and return multiple times to encounter different animals
- Fort Bearizona walk-thru area covers 20 acres and features over 15 distinct animal species including black bears, grizzly bears, jaguars, white bison, wolves, elk, bobcats, red foxes, beavers, porcupines, and otters
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