Their faces are expressive, their bodies roly-poly and cuddly. The cubs frolic around mama, while she continues on her way, ignoring their antics, but always watching to make sure they are near. They have a rolling, pigeon-toed gait that is amusing to watch. Word spread quickly, and soon roughly 100 vehicles lined the road to catch a glimpse of the group. They knew where she’d denned, and so, when the famous five-some emerged in Grand Teton National Park, 15 to 20 cars were waiting. I’d like to, but part of me believes it’s my responsibility as a wildlife lover not to try to find her. But I’ve never seen the family in person. I’ve seen videos of Bear 399 and her offspring, including one from a security camera at the police station in downtown Jackson, Wyoming, that showed five large bears strolling down a city street. She is Bear 399, the most famous grizzly in the Northern Rockies. Born in 1996, she has had 18 children, including quadruplets born in 2020. When you Google her, roughly 125 million results come up.
Wherever your travels take you, it’s worth the trip to discover and explore at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center.She has 50,000 followers on Facebook and a recent post on her page there had 4,200 likes, 250 comments and 400 shares within a day. Admission is good for two consecutive days. The center is open 365 days a year (GWDC bears do not hibernate). Highlights in the cabin include daily “Pack Chats,” a National Geographic film on wolves, and a life-sized wolf model. Visit the Naturalist Cabin to see two separate wolf packs through floor-to-ceiling windows. Two programs-Safety in Bear Country and Living with Bears-teach how wildlife pros manage bruins with the help of a live Karelian bear dog. In Bird-of-Prey demonstrators, visitors see non-releasable raptors up close. In Keeper Kids, children ages 5 to 12 learn what bears eat and help the naturalists hide food for the bears.
Not only can visitors spend time watching these magnificent animals interact in their outdoor habitats, they can also take advantage of a wide variety of programs and activities made available for the whole family. The Center’s main goal is to help guests gain knowledge about grizzly bears and wolves through educational programs. Watch for body posturing, ear and tail position, and each animal’s location in the habitat. Wolves possess a dynamic and strong family structure that can be observed as these animals interact through their day. The GWDC agreed to take pups from different litters, and have since formed two wolf packs. Their stories help share important lessons about living and recreating in bear country.
These animals have a second chance at the Center. Others had been labeled “nuisance bears” because they were becoming dangerously comfortable around humans. Many were orphaned when their mothers became accustomed to obtaining food from human areas. Grizzly bears that live at the GWDC are animals that were unable to survive in the wild for various reasons. The Center is a not-for-profit wildlife park and educational facility that promises a unique experience you won’t soon forget. Observe live bears and wolves in naturalistic habitats. Complete your vacation to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks by visiting the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone, Montana.
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