Bear Country U.S.A (Wildlife Park)

This is the Playground of wild-life in mini forest. Bear Country U.S.A (www.bearcountryusa.com) is open daily late April to late November peak season. It is 8 miles south of Rapid City (South Dakota) on Highway 16, the Road to Rushmore. It is a pet friendly facility.

Since 1972 visitors have been enjoying this unique and spectacular wildlife park. It features many species of North American animals, including the largest privately owned collection of American Black Bear.

One can observe mountain lions, wolves, elks, bobcats, buffalos, reindeers and other wildlife from the comfort of your own vehicle (including 55-seater buses). The animals roam freely in 250 acres of natural Black Hills habitat. The exciting, enjoyable and educational encounters with 25 different species (including Rocky Mt. goat, Dall sheep, Big Horn sheep, Arctic wolves, Black bear and Timber wolves) one experiences would certainly last a lifetime.

Although it may give an impression of a zoo for us, it is much more rewarding for the money one spends here for animal sighting compared to a similar effort in any Indian wildlife park. Private initiative in this regard is indeed praise-worthy.

The Bear’s Den, a remarkable 6000 square-foot gift shop, is one of the most unique and gifted ones in the Black Hills. Many wildlife treasures and gifts are available to visitors who love animals, nature and the great outdoors.

Baby land: After the drive-through tour, one can walk around Baby land where young and smaller animals including their famous grizzly bears frolic in the outdoors.