Bear Country USA

Tripadvisor (4,315) · Park in Rapid City, United States
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Bear Country USA is a unique drive-thru park featuring North American wildlife – wolves, bison, elk, and more - and the largest collection of...

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4.5/5 · 4,315 reviews
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Oct 29, 2024
This is an interesting and large drive through animal park close to Rapid City. Family owned and run. Very well done and lots of room for the animals. Many more animals than bears but a lot… Full review by Daydream54109887012
Oct 22, 2024
Bear Country is so much fun! My family and I loved seeing all the animals up close when we drove through the park and the highlight was seeing all the bear cubs in the walk through area. The staff we… Full review by Libby Z
Oct 17, 2024
What a great experience! We took our two young girls, and they absolutely loved it!! You get so up and close to the animals. It was a highlight of our trip to Mount Rushmore. Would highly recommend a… Full review by Cory M

Questions & answers

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Hello i have a truck and 5th wheel trailer that is 34'. can we drive that through the park? What are the length limits?
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We were in an RV when we drove through, and it seemed fine.
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My son has a service dog. Is she allowed in thr walk through area? I understand why if not just trying to plan ahead.
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Service animals are not allowed in the walk thru areas.
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When is the best time of day to visit
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As soon as it opens - the animals are more active in the cool of the morning.
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What happens to the bear cubs?
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Two members of the Casey family, who own this roadside zoo, pled guilty to illegally trafficking in black bear organs and parts. Emphasizing the fact that these black bears hadn’t died of …
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Two members of the Casey family, who own this roadside zoo, pled guilty to illegally trafficking in black bear organs and parts. Emphasizing the fact that these black bears hadn’t died of natural causes, the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) said, “They were being harvested. They were slaughtering them.”
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What is the best time of day for viewing?
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I went at 9:00 AM. Traffic was light and the animals are active.
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