Explore forest wildlife by car, then discover more on foot
All day
Drive-thru, Walk-thru, Shows
Take a self-guided drive through Ponderosa pine forest to view North American animals in natural habitats. Explore the 160-acre wildlife park at your own pace, with both driving and walking areas.
All sales are final. Tickets are valid for one year from purchase for your selected weekday or weekend admission.
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Admission hours are 8 AM–6 PM in June and July, plus Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends; 9 AM–4 PM otherwise. Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve hours are 9 AM–1 PM. The park is closed on Christmas Day. Bearizona closes 90 minutes after the posted last admission time.
Allow approximately three hours to explore the park. The roughly three-mile drive-through takes about 35–45 minutes, and you can explore at your own pace.
Yes. You can repeat the drive-through as many times as you like before the posted last admission time, as long as you remain inside the park. No re-entry is allowed after you leave.
Bearizona Wildlife Park, 1500 East Route 66, Williams, AZ 86046
This wildlife park near Williams, Arizona is a consistent crowd-pleaser, drawing glowing praise from families, road-trippers, and animal lovers alike. The drive-through section puts you surprisingly close to free-roaming brown bears, bison, and other North American wildlife, while the walk-through exhibits offer a more leisurely experience worth lingering over. Visiting on a weekday seems to be the sweet spot if you prefer a quieter, more relaxed pace. The staff genuinely stand out here. Melanie, Lindsay, and Rebecca were called out by name across multiple reviews for their warmth and attentiveness, which says a lot about the culture of the place. The live animal and bird shows are a highlight many visitors almost skipped, and were glad they didn't. Facilities are well-maintained, clean, and thoughtfully designed to blend into the surrounding pine tree landscape. Food options are available throughout the park, with a full restaurant, food carts, and an impressive craft beer and cocktail selection, though some prepared items can be hit or miss. The park works beautifully as a stop between Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon, though it offers plenty to justify a dedicated visit on its own. Highly recommended for families with young kids especially.
A beautiful place. We had two wonderful hours here. Definitely worth a stop.
Marko
September 15, 2026
A beautiful place. We had two wonderful hours here. Definitely worth a stop.
Marko
September 15, 2026
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