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Montana Grizzly Encounter

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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. 

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

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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
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Jo Marie Upegui 
9 years ago

Incredible experience! Very educational and love this couple who commit every minute of every day for these big beautiful bears! I will be returning for many visits in the future! 

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Chrystal Peterson 
9 years ago

We stopped in day before yesterday. We got to meet Brutus and Sheena and of course Bella. The bears are amazing and the staff in very knowledgeable and friendly. This was definitely one of the best stops on our vacation. We will definitely be going back and recommending it to our friends. I've told everyone that will listen. Awesome place! 

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Mimi Matsuda 
9 years ago

What a valuable resource for the area! A must see for all people who would like to learn more about our magnificent grizzly bears. The bears are amazing and Ami and Bill are great speakers for the bears. Thank you for your passionate work. 

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Nancy Henderson 
9 years ago

Had a great time at the Gala and especially the Meet and Greet with Brutus! Have been here many times but this time was the best by far! Love you guys! 

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Heather Rae Meier 
9 years ago

I could spend every day at Montana Grizzly Encounter! The time and love Bill, Ami and staff put into the Bears and educating the visitors is purely incredible. 

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Mike Lillie 
9 years ago

Awesome people! The Bears are lucky to have such great caregivers! Fun time 

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Sandy Wright Hels 
10 years ago

Definitely worth stopping by. I would have enjoyed just sitting and watching the bears all afternoon. But as an added bonus, I learned a lot from listening to the knowledgeable staff. Very fun and informative. 

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Debra Dockter DeBoard 
10 years ago

This bear rescue sanctuary was born out of love and continues. They truly love and care for their bears. I love how they let the bears do what they do best. There is no forced action. Just watching the bears like you were watching in the wild. Unpredictable and enlightening. The staff is a pleasure to interact with. Highly recommend! 

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Kimberly Worrell Lorch 
10 years ago

This was very much the highlight of our Montana vacation! There is nothing like seeing the bears in a very life-like habitat just being bears! The staff is very informative, knowledgable, and personable. We have watched every episode of National Geographic Explorer, and were so happy to meet Brutus! I am a changed person after experiencing this wonderful place, and feel like it is now a part of me> THANK YOU! 

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Montana Grizzly Encounter has a 4.6 star rating with 903 reviews. 

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Montana Grizzly Encounter is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.  

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