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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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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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Ben Cline 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Lots of information on the bears, and what to do if you come across one in the wild. 

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Pamela van Giessen 
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5 years ago

An amazing educational sanctuary for grizzly bears. Kids LOVE it and adults are charmed by it. Ami and Bill are the most marvelous of caretakers. The best place to see grizzlies up close and learn a ton! 

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StephaniandRich Holdorf 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Montana Grizzly Encounter is amazing! The staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly! The stories behind every bear is amazing and watching them is so much fun! We were able to see Brutus and Bella! We can't wait to go back! The bears have quite the personalities! 

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Jodi Fuchs Purvis 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

We went down there 2 years ago & saw them. Amazing what they are doing there for the bears. Plan to go again!! 

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Dale Butler 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

to interact and learn about Bears! 

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Terry Tucker 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Had a wonderful time with the whole family. We will be back again! 

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Amy Symons Hughes 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. And Bella was great fun to watch! 

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Anthony Folsom Sr. 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

It was an awesome experience. Casey has a great approach to the experience. I thought I knew Grizzly Bears until visiting the Montana Grizzly Encounter. I learned much about Grizzly Bears I hadn’t realized, Hairs have White Tops in certain areas, and the hump is a muscle. It goes without saying however, Brutus was the “Star Of the Action for me.” 👍🏻 

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Diane Roth 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

This is one of the best places to see and learn about grizzlies. I am from NY and when we visited last summer we literally spent the day. I think this sactuary is awesome and definitely recommend a visit. I love all the bears and watch them on the webcam whenever I can. 

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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 at 9:00 a.m. 

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