Bearizona Wildlife Park

Weren’t sure we were gonna have enough time to visit after our Grand Canyon trip, but we had plenty of time to visit and we absolutely loved our experience here. You can tell the animals are loved and appreciated here. Great views and great interactive experiences. The drive through is amazing and definitely worth it. You get to see the wolves chasing one another, the bears play fighting and the bison and deer running around having fun. The inside of the park is amazing too. Great walk around to see all the animals. Definitely had a great time. We spent about 4 hours here and seen everything. Wish we had more time to try the restaurant and drinks but they were closing down for the night. Will definitely be back if in the area again. gift-shop is really cool too, many different options to choose from

Me and my family had an amazing time here! We were looking for stuff to do on our way back home to California, and a friend recommended this spot. We got to see all the animals and we also got to walk through the zoo. Most of the food stands were closed though. It was fine. The gift shop was pretty nifty, and well priced. I hope to come again soon!

We had a great time with family. The kids got some energy out and they got to see wildlife. 10/10 would recommend. It has both a drive-up and a walk around area. (For those who have never been) Would recommend doing the drive-up part first as the end of the tour leads to the beginning of the walking area. But you can choose to walk the park before the driving part of the park.

What an amazing find, on our way to Hoover Dam from Grand Canyon and found this place as a stop off. Ended up spending quite a few hours here The drive around was bigger than we anticipated and got to see bears! Then there was a walk around area, watched otter feeding, had a fantastic meal in the restaurant and tried not to spend a huge amount in the massive gift shop but there is so much choice and SO many furry animals Finally on our way out we had a treat of seeing a couple of Jaguars Would thoroughly recommend this as part of a holiday if anywhere in the area

We had such a wonderful trip here. The drive through part was so fun with our 2 year old, he loved seeing all the animals. The walk through part was absolutely our favorite though. We had so much fun seeing the baby bears and all the other animals. The gift shop was huge and had great selection of gifts and souvenirs. We will absolutely be coming back for another visit in the future. We arrived 30 minutes before they opened and were first in line to enter. By the time they opened there was about 10 other cars in line.

Such a neat place that was clean and well maintained. They pay attention to details from animals to building and the gift shop had some really neat things. Perfect stop to let our 2yo and 5yo burn some energy before our ride home. Everyone from 2 -72 in our car enjoyed it.

My partner and I had an amazing time at Bearizona. It was our first time visiting after many friends and family had been recommending it to us for awhile. It is a quiet place and definitely wouldn't recommend bringing very young children/ rowdy children as many animals are resting or will hide when hearing loud noises. This is a place you need to be patient with if you want to see animals in action/movement. The weather was perfect this past weekend. Bring your own snacks and beverages you can enjoy a picnic or lunch at one of their available picnic tables across the park.

First time here and we had a lot of fun. Most of the animals were out, and driving through the park with the animals being able to roam around was really cool. The zoo portion at the end was a lot of fun as well. Admission is NOT by the carload, they charge per person, and it’s not cheap. Be prepared. Pricing for food and drinks are what you pretty much expect at a place like this. A bit expensive, but not terrible. We went on a Friday and it was not crowded at all. Next time I’m back up in this part of Arizona I will try to come here again.

GO! We went to Bearizona with our 3 and 6 year olds on Presidents' Day weekend. The whole family enjoyed it. There was an awesome variety of animals that were active and busy during our visit. All our interactions with the staff were pleasant and friendly, people were kind and helpful. We will do it again. Maybe in the summer next time. But for sure take your kids :)

Great little activity, lots of fun. We went first thing in the morning and had a much better experience than when we swing by again later in the day (after the rest of the zoo). Wloves were especially exciting.

This place was awesome and the kids loved it (ages 8-13). We stayed here longer than I had planned, it actually derailed hitting up the Petrified Forest afterwards. The drive-through safari part had the kids very excited and taking photos all over the place. I think that was a little over an hour for us. Then we parked, ate lunch (eh, food wasn't great but they did have beer and mixed drinks available), walked the zoo (saw some young bears playing and a lot more), and hit up the gift shop. I wish we'd eaten at the restaurant at the end versus the stand by the bathroom...I know for next time. The place was great and the kids had such a good time. I highly recommend it.

We were in Williams, AZ for a weekend trip and Bearizona was on our list to check out while in town. It was busy since it was a weekend so we waited a bit to pay our entry fee to begin driving through but it wasn't too bad. The drive through portion was really cool to see the different animals in their habitats. We saw animals we wouldn't usually see and it was so majestic to be close to them. You roll up your windows when you drive through the wolves and bears but you see a lot of them. The animals don't seem to be bothered by the cars and eyes on them. When you park at the end of the drive through area you can enter the park and see more animals in their enclosures, eat at a restaurant inside the park, walk around and stretch your legs, and I think there's a show that we didn't get a chance to see while we were there. It was a really fun experience and I definitely recommend checking it out if you're in Williams.

If you love wildlife then you will love Bearizona! You start with the drive through zoo and then end it with the walkthrough I had a bear walk out from the woods and right past my truck in the drive thru area! It was an incredible experience. Super cute otters love the attention and will put on a show for the crowd! Bobcats sharpening up their claws. Badgers being feisty as expected! And super cute snow foxes cuddling to stay warm!

Fun way to see some animals! The drive-thru aspect is pretty unique, and the kids loved taking pictures (like real-life Pokémon Snap)! When we came, the lines were pretty long, so it took us awhile to even get to the payment window. We bought tickets in advance online, but still had to wait in line with everyone else. The drive through zoo was wide open in the beginning, and we got to see the wolves right at feeding time, which was pretty cool. But towards the end, right around the bison section, all the cars got stacked up, and the last 1/3 took forever. Turns out, everyone has to be directed to a parking spot, so there gets to be quite the traffic jam. But once you park, you can enter the walk-thru zoo, which houses about 15 or so types of animals. We probably spent 30 minutes in the walk-thru zoo, and my favorite part was the jaguar. This is probably a one-time attraction, but a must do if you're in the area! (Tip - you can go through the drive-thru as many times as you'd like as long as you don't exit the property. So if you didn't see an animal the first time around, you can go back.)

We always have a great time at Bearzona. The drive through park is a great idea to show kids the animals. The walking zoo is well stocked with animals to see. Not many exhibits to watch since it is winter. Overall a good time.

We love Bearizona so much that we came for the day and left with an annual pass. There is so much fun for every age and such a great experience. Perfect for a day trip and making core memories. We have been to Bearizona three time now and we are still amazed and enjoy new things every time we go. We love everything about Bearizona and highly recommend it.

Bearizona is definitely a place to visit as a family especially if you have kids. My family and I went over the weekend and although it was busy, we still had a great time. You can go around and do the drive by to see the animals as many times as you'd like, just make sure you don't leave the premises otherwise you'd be paying to enter again.

Bearizona was a cool experience but FAR too expensive. We paid $199 to get 4 adults and 2 children inside. The first part you drive, unable to stop or get out. The second part you walk, like a normal zoo. About a 2 hour excursion but it's a 1 time thing- like I wouldn't go do it again.

Ideal for whole family to spend a day together. Recommend coming earlier to avoid traffic. They let kids seating in front of the car so they can see all the fun. Entrance fee on the weekend is 35$ per person i think it's a little too much. Drive thru is super fun and you can roll down your windows in specific area. When comes to wolf's and bears they you need to close down your windows. Bears are super cute hanging from the trees. Raindeers, wolves, donkey, goat.... everything is amazing. After the drive thru we went to the part where you can walk through. Super fun, you can see porcupine, bears, chicken, goats... Pine tree forest is amazing environment just to walking there. So family's friendly with lots of amenities: coffee, ice cream, hot cocoa. At the middle of your walk there is a super cool restaurant- cave like enterior.

Complete satisfaction and a great place to get up and close to wildlife. We couldn't have been more pleased with our visit.

Absolutely a must if your in Williams AZ We went early and lots of the animals were out it was such an amazing experience. To see the bears playing in the water, wolves walking up to the car, reindeers out walking around. We drove around twice and it just got better every time We got to see them feed grizzly bears Lots of cool animals in there habitats Restaurant was very clean Bathrooms clean Everyone was very friendly Absolutely worth the price for admission

Bearizona was one of our first stops of our coast to coast road trip. We arrived at about 3 PM. They are a drive through type zoo where you can see various animals. The stars of this place are the bears. If bears aren't your favorite animal, you can also see donkeys, bison, deer and other animals. After the drive through portion is over, you can park and go over to their gifts shops, restaurant, or walk through zoo. The Jaguar was my favorite in the walk through area. It's a great place to visit.

I highly recommend visiting this place with the family. This was our kiddos favorite part of our vacation. This is a half drive thru and half walk thru zoo. It was cool driving in our car and seeing the animals! You can go through the drive thru as many times as you would like... there is a decent amount of space for the animals. You have to keep your windows up when going through the wolves and bears area. They charge per person not per car, but it definitely a cool experience to remember!

Cool park but overpriced! I only drove through, didn't explore the walking part but $60 for entry is wild! The animals are roaming free within their enclosures, they advised when to roll your windows up. They can definitely use all that money to repave the roads!

Bearizona is a fun place to go to with the family! We went here on a holiday and in the evening, and it was pretty dead. This was nice during the drive thru portion of our journey, but when we got to the walking part it seemed dead. Stores were closed and there wasn't a lot of people, in some cases the lack of crowd was appreciated; however, I wish I received the full experience. The animals were super fun and cute to watch. It's definitely a neat experience to get so up close to them. The cost was expensive. 30 or 35 dollars per adult based on the day of the week, adds up to be pretty expensive for a family. However, I understand it is expensive to take care of the animals.

Bearizona is awesome! Definitely recommend a visit here. We have been here multiple times, and each time is such a fun, cool, new experience. It's an easy day trip idea from the Valley and a great way to beat the heat in the summer. The drive-through portion is worth the trip alone. We have had bear, wolves, buffalo, and reindeer all be within a few feet of our car! It's so cool! You can go through it as fast or as slow as you want, so there is no need to feel pressured by a line of cars. On the right day, the animals are very active and moving around. The walking portion is fun as well! Multiple habitats to observe. A petting zoo enclosure. Shows throughout the day. Live music/entertainment. Would highly recommend the otter feeding event where you can feed the otters. It's so much fun! There is a snack shop and restaurant, along with multiple food vendors and drink stands (yes, including adult drinks to walk around with). A large gift shop as well! Don't forget about the elk and jaguar habitats - you have to go through the gift shop to see them. Bearizona is definitely worth it! We will be back!

We enjoy animals so I wanted to make sure to visit here when we were going up north for a little getaway. My partner drove so much to and from Bearizona and in Arizona but it was so worth it. I loved seeing all the bears and different animals. It was nice that they had a zoo section where we can get out of our car and walk around. I was also grateful for the veteran discount and kind of glad that I didn't buy the tickets online because I didn't see any veteran discount. 10/10 recommend the place. You can see many bears pretty up close!!

We love it here and they are making this place better all the time. The drive thru is one of a kind and so fun. We drive through a few times and always experience something different. We LOVE the wolves and baby bears. You can't beat the baby bear section, they are so funny and playful so be careful! They have been known to go towards cars. The walking zoo is also nice as they have some awesome animals like brown bears, jaguars, and little foxes. This experience is worth the money.

So this place has two parts. One is the part where you drive through to see the dangerous animals and wolves and such. You are not allowed to get out or roll down your windows- they do yell at you from the speakers if you do it you still get close and get cool pictures though. The second part is a zoo and gift shop area. Super fun! I'd go back.

I really liked this place. The drive thru part is the key. you see a number of animals in their space. you have to wait for them and let them be. but it's really great. waiting for bears and rain deer to cross the road is a unique thing. loved it. the walking part was just ok today. it snowed, which was neat. but this was done waiting for our room. this is a 4 1/2 place. so it pains me to 4 it. but it's really expensive and there are so many unsupervised stupid people. it should be a 5.

Such a cool animal park! We came on a weekday in the off season, so our experience was hugely influenced by the fact that very few people were on site. The first part of the experience is a drive-thru tour which you begin right after entering the park. There you drive slowly through several open habitat areas that include goats, elk, bison, wolves and brown bears! You can do this part as many time as you want within your visit. (There's no in/out, so once you leave the park, that's it!) You then move on to the walking part where you see a "typical" zoo environment with smaller, more common animals such as porcupines, foxes, badgers, and the coolest part were the jaguar and the grizzlies. The grizzlies were tucked away in their cave - which was accessible through a small walk thru cave. Coolest part of the inside part! We did a ye drive thru at the beginning and end of our day and it was so cool to see animals had moved around - we even encountered bears and wolves literally right in the middle of the road!

It's a fun place. We drove around, keep windows up. Then we went to the center to walk around and see all the animals. There is food and a gift shop.

Can't believe I forgot to review Bearizona. Ca e here over 4th of July weekend and I could not have been any more satisfied. Surprising to me, I enjoyed this much more than I thought I would and I found it very relaxing. Very cool area to drive thru. Buffalo, Deer, Bear, Elk, even Wolves. The wolves were a highlight as they were very active. Once finished driving through this area, you can park and go inside. It's kinda like a zoo. I believe tix were 30$ and more than worth it. Spent close to 3 hours there with my son and grandson. Great place to relax and reload during a road trip. I'll even go back. Well worth it.

We arrived at 9 and went in the drive thru. We had 4 kids in the car ages 4-9. They all loved seeing the animals. When we came to the large bear area there were 17 bears on the side of the road eating snacks. We were amazed at seeing so many bears. One bear crossed in front of us and went in the small lake for a swim. The kids loved this! After the drive the zoo area was fun. The bear education talk was very educational and the kids could easily see the bears. They loved seeing all the other animals and of course the otters. They loved the gift shop and the decor in the restaurant. We ended with a picnic at the tables and watched the show on the grass with the raccoon and porcupine and birds. Over all we spent 3 wonderful happy hours there and the kids have great memories. Well worth the price if you go early in the day.

Bearizona was such a fun activity on the way back to Las Vegas! I'm so glad we had the chance to do the drive thru. We saw bears, bisons, mountain animals, wolves, and baby bears. It was a little pricey but worth it! We had our dogs with us so we had to keep the windows up during the drive thru. At the end of the drive thru, we got to stroll the park and saw a very active grizzly bear. We were on a time schedule so I wasn't able to enjoy the drinks and music. Check them out! Happy Journeys

What a great experience! I've been hearing about this place for years and finally decided to go check it out. Definitely worth the drive from Phoenix. We arrived around 9am, there were approx 10 cars and all lanes open to enter the park. I had ordered tickets online and was prepared with my QR code. But guess what they don't have a QR reader so she needed my order number, easy to find on my email confirmation and we were in. We drove right into the park where all the animals were up and moving around, several were eating as we drove past them .. slowly. There are signs and cow guards between animal areas. The wolf enclosures tell you to keep your windows up and stay in the vehicle, the bear signs tell you to keep moving if a bear approaches your vehicle. All animals were well behaved. After the drive thru portion we parked to walk through the other animal enclosures.. the jaguars were so pretty. The arctic foxes are so cute and Frenchie toast the beaver came out to eat her veggies in front of the crowd. There were several gift shops and places to grab a bite or a drink. Shady places to sit anc enjoy the day. Plenty of parking. We did do the drive thru again and the second time it was busy!! Lots of vehicles, the animals were scattered and harder to locate. I would definitely recommend getting there early.

The daughter and I went to Bearizona then drove to Route 66 and the Grand Canton. We had a ball. We enjoyed riding through the forest seeing black bears, Alaskan tundra wolves, American bison, pronghorn, rocky mountain goats, red foxes, javelinas, jaguars, grizzly bears, bobcats, bighorn sheep, and various other North American wildlife. We also ate and participated in a few activities.

Cute place to go and see, but a little and the high end for price and what you get. Can drive throughout the park multiple times and walk the zoo portion, but if you leave you have to repay to come back in. Good amount of animals and staff at different areas make sure rules followed. Some loops around to see further in some areas. There are a few area to eat inside the walking zoo part and a canyon restaurant. Gift shop and a few photo opportunities with bear statues stuff. For me it was a cute go to once place but wouldn't make the drive again to see it.

I can't imagine not loving this place. Very clean and well laid out. The employees are passionate about the animals they serve. Nice displays and plenty of wildlife to see, up close and personal. Reasonable pricing for a days entertainment.

This place gets a big & happy 5 stars from us. We loved that this is essentially 2 Zoos in one. There is the drive through section, which we found to be very unique. If the drive through part isn't your thing, or you were unlucky in seeing animals through the drive through section, well, there is also the walk through/ traditional Zoo section. Also, if you miss out on the animals during the first drive through, you're allowed to loop right back around and drive through again for free (as long as you don't completely exit the park). We also loved that the walk through section was well shaded by tall trees. North/Central Arizona has great weather and the high temp was only 79 degrees on the mid-June day we were here. The animals here seemed happy and well cared for. This was my first time ever seeing a Grizzly in person. I highly recommend this place and we would definitely return if ever in the area.

If you're traveling with kids this is a must stop. My 7 and 4 year old loved it. We only spent about 2-3 hours here and would have stayed longer but this was only meant to be a quick stop on our way to Sedona. The tickets are pricey ($30 for adults and $20 for kids) but it meant no crowds which we loved. First there is the self drive-thru portion and you can drive as quickly or slowly as you like. Afterwards you find parking and there is the walk-through section with a fun gift shop and themed restaurant on- site with full bar, beer on tap (although slightly flat), and decent food. The main attraction are the bears and they are front and center. For those against zoos this isn't the place for you. For those interested in learning and looking at animals in person this is a nice stop. The animals looked happy. No pacing. Running and playing with each other and enjoying frequent dips in the water/pools. Highly recommend if you're on a roadtrip from LA to Sedona or beyond. It means taking a slightly longer/more scenic route (vs driving on the 10 and cutting through Phoenix) but my kids needed the breaks in between and we're glad we went this route.

Another great day! Our favorite is always the drive through the large animal enclosure.

A really fun park! We participated in the drive through park because we were travelling with a small dog and couldn't take our dog into the main area but even the drive through part was worth the entrance fee. Our only wish was that we would have cleaned our windshield a little better before driving through.

Accidentally discovered this place on the way back from the Grand Canyon. Wow, such a cool place. Very happy that we stopped by.

Too expensive for the experience. $130 for my husband, me, and our two grandchildren. The drive-through section was fairly short, and we didn't see that many animals. The walk around section is better with more to see. There is a restaurant on site and plenty of beautiful Pine Trees. The petting zoo was nice. The coolest part was seeing the bears up in the trees- I was amazed at how far up they could climb! There are gift shops as well. We had fun & I liked Beararizona- I just felt it was overpriced.

This place is seriously the COOLEST! We had an amazing visit this past week. We went right at opening like many had suggested and got to see many of the animals eating their breakfasts right next to the driving path. We saw bears taking a swim, wolves exploring their habitat and sniffing each car that went through, goats climbing, and bears scratching their backs on trees. And that was just the drive thru portion. In the walking portion, all the animals also seemed invigorated and active. The Grizzlies were eating, the black bear cubs were playing in their water trough, the otters were playing and being adorable, all of the foxes were running, etc. I have never seen such an active zoo with animals that looked so happy and well cared for. I truly had an amazing experience and highly recommend it!

Finally crossed this off my "Bucket List" and I couldn't be any happier! We have had so many friends tell us about this place and I was excited that we would be in the area. Ticket prices range from $20 to $25 depending on when you go. They do have senior and military discounts. Our family of 6 spent about $130 and it was well worth it. Your adventure starts off with the drive-thru experience. You drive through several enclosures to get up close views of mountain sheep, reindeer, mule deer and then you get into the even more exciting bison, wolves and bears. You can keep your windows down when you drive through the sheep, deer and bison...but upon entering the wolves and bears there are a ton of signs warning you to keep you doors locked, windows up and to keep your car moving. It is such a rush!!!! Pro Tip - Get there early. The workers put out food early in the morning and this is when the bears are most active and close to the road. After 11AM they will likely be off sleeping somewhere. After you go through the drive-thru course, we will end up at the walk-through area. This is set up like a zoo, and is where you will find the giant grizzly bears and other animals. There are shows and several shops and food options here. After that, you are free to go through the drive-through area as many times as you would like. The staff at Bearazonia was amazing. Everyone was so friendly and every time a work passed by me they always said "hello". You will want to spend a few hours here. We got there at 9am and it took us about 3 hours to see everything. We could have easily stayed another hour if we were not in a rush. HIGHLY recommend check-in this place out.

So much fun! A little pricy but work paying for conservation of these amazing animals. The walking tour portion is fun too. Awesome selection of souvenirs. The only thing needing improved is the limited dining options

Okay this place was a real surprise. It seemed like one of those places that would disappoint because the side of the freeway advertising but actually it was so awesome. We had some spare time before dinner so we decided to stop by and it was so much fun and so cool. The animals were totally out and about and u get to see all of them! The bears were the best part for us haha so stinking cute and round. And even the indoors walk through was really cool because all of the animals are out and about! I am curious if these animals are rescues or where they come from, but they seem to be happy and living in big environments. $35/person, not bad! Definitely recommend people to stop by!

This place is amazing. Bears, Elk, raccoons, a python, leopards, black panther , wolves, bison, fox, arctic fox, frogs, baby cubs, mountain lions and so much more. You can drive through and see the animals in their natural habitat or walk around the zoo.

Colossal waste of time and money. Large traffic jams today, few animals, no Grizzly Bear, sold out of most concession items. My 9-year old begged not to go. He was right.

I knew what I was getting myself into when I came here but somehow I left feeling a little guilty. I am the farthest thing from an animal rights activist but I felt bad looking at some of these animals in their designated areas. They just looked kinda sad. I mean, I'm sure the people working here are taking as good of care of them as they can but it was not something I would do again or recommend to anyone. I have to be honest and say I did enjoy feeding the otters.

This was our first time to Bearizona and it was so much fun. All the animals were out and even had a bear block us in the middle of the street. On our next visit we went to Okto-bear fest and that was even more fun since instead of doing the drive thru we did the walk thru and even ate at their cavern restaurant. The food and service were very good. Can't wait to go back.

I would rate Bearizona a thousand stars if I could. This was one of the better animal experiences I've been to. I plan to return again next year. I saw so many animals just hanging out. Although the bears are the main attraction, I loved all the other animals too. The food at the cafe was pretty good too.

We visited Bearizona, and honestly, it's not worth the money. They charge $35 per person, which feels excessive for what you get. The main attraction is the bears roaming around, which you can see from your car. While that's interesting, it doesn't justify the high cost. The pricing model should be per car rather than per person. Additionally, the zoo itself is underwhelming. None of the animals appeared to be in good health, which was disappointing. Living in Phoenix, we have access to the Wildlife World Zoo and the Phoenix Zoo, both of which offer a much wider variety of animals and better experiences for a lower price. Compared to those options, Bearizona feels overpriced and lacking in value. If you're looking for a good wildlife experience, I'd recommend sticking with the Phoenix-area zoos. Bearizona might appeal to some for its unique setup, but for me, it wasn't worth it.

Maybe I had really high expectations due to reviews but it was pretty meh. The drive thru was ok and the actual walking "zoo" was pretty quick. We ate and the food was expensive and pictures make the Canyonland restaurant look amazing! It would be a can miss for me based on what we spent for a family of 5

We were going to skip Bearizona on our road trip since it was a rainy day, but we called to see what the experience would be like, and they told us the animals are quite active in the rain. They were so right! The wolves were so cool and were nonstop playing with each other, running back and forth across the street. The bears were everywhere. I don't think we missed a single animal! When we were finished, it had stopped raining so we went to the walk through area and caught a really cute show, the BZ Wild show, that featured exotic birds and a sassy raccoon. There were grizzlies, badgers, fox and elk and much more to see on your walk. Don't let the rain keep you away!