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Montana Grizzly Encounter

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About this business

This natural habitat for rescued grizzly bears is one of the best places in Montana to watch these regal creatures. Open to the public since 2004, Montana Grizzly Encounter invites you to watch, learn and interact with the grizzlies in a safe environment. Watch as Brutus, Sheena and Bella, the resident bears, bask in the early morning sun, and later visit the gift shop to buy a few souvenirs to remember these grizzlies by. 

Location details

80 Bozeman Hill Rd, Bozeman, MT, 59715, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Gina Ferguson Jarman 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

On our way home from Glacier, we had to stop and see Brutus!! And we got lucky, he was out in the water playing with a stick and a box!! Employee was in yard telling us about the 5 bears there and about being safe in bear country. So glad we stopped!! Will definitely be back!!! 

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Dan Royer 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

It was great, took awhile for the bear to come out. 

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Jordon Smith 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Had an amazing experience 

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Mike Henggeler 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

If you are able to spend enough time and see all the bears, you see their contrasting personalities. Even seeing just one or two is great, though. Also, the staff is extremely knowledgeable and can tell you everything you would ever want to know about bears, bear behavior and bear safety. 

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Bobbi Barnes Wraspir 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

I love this place! My sister won a meet and greet with Brutus the bear and Casey Anderson and she took me with her! Truly a once in a lifetime experience. The staff here are fantastic, helpful, full of great information and a lot if fun. Meeting Casey Anderson was great we have watched him on TV for a long time🐻❤ 

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Kathi Barnby Ford 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Very informative. learned quite a bit. very sad stories on the two bears in a 4'x6' cage together all that time. we only got to see Bella (Got lots of GREAT photos) and a few of Brutus . Highly recommend going here 

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Bobby Clem 
6 years ago

You pay $8/person to park and walk to look at a bear then leave. Not much to it for the money!!! 

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Nicole Finke 
6 years ago

Very interesting-& amazing to see these rescue bears up close. 

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Brian West 
6 years ago

Great time and wonderful staff. Great job of educating the public on bear safety. 

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How is Montana Grizzly Encounter rated?

Montana Grizzly Encounter has a 4.6 star rating with 870 reviews. 

When is Montana Grizzly Encounter open?

Montana Grizzly Encounter is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. 

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