We love Bearizona - it definitely met the hype! My fiancé and I did the VIP tour. I would recommend purchasing tickets online and you also have to purchase a general admission ticket - total was ~$125/person with fees and taxes. Although it was expensive, it was worth it in our opinion. You get to meet a couple animals behind the scene - they are very adorable and you get to interact with them. Our tour guide and bus driver, Damian, was very knowledgeable about the animals. We went on a Sunday morning and our bus only had 20 people or so. The tour was about 1.5 hours and you get a complimentary drink either before or after the tour. The walk through portion is small and it took us about 1.5-2 hours to go through everything, but you could definitely spend more time. There are shows throughout the day. FYI- There are no re-entries once you leave Bearizona. You can go through the drive thru as many times as you want, and this portion allows dogs. However, the walk thru portion does not, so I would either plan to leave your dogs at home, in your car if it is climate controlled, or take turns with family watching the dogs. read more

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It has been a literal decade since I've been here but I finally made it back, this time with a husband and toddler who were both new to the experience. Despite the long time away, this is a spot I have recommended so many times over the years to those traveling through AZ, particularly with kids. It was cool to see how the place has updated over time. We arrived shortly after opening and started with the drive thru area. Either they no longer to the guided tour through the radio or the staff forgot to mention it, but we had a fun time regardless looking for the animals in each section. The arctic wolves were the coolest part, they were all howling together, it was almost spooky. The bears themselves were less active than previous visit but it was also warmer weather, being summer. The walk through area seems greatly increased since my last visit! Several enclosures to view, a grassy area with scheduled animal talks/demos, and multiple food/drink options have been added - or at least I was less aware of them before. I grabbed coffee at a truck, they also had various alcoholic drinks for parents and snacks for kids. There's also a beer garden area, several booths with carnival-like food tempting the kids with sugary snacks, and a restaurant in the main lodge building - note that you can dine in the canyon OR they have covered outside patio seating with a view to the big cats enclosure. While we did not eat here, we did interact with several staff who were friendly and helpful about giving directions or answering questions about the animals. There are also several photo opp spots throughout, which is a nice touch. TLDR: Make time to stop here if you're driving through AZ, especially if you have kids - but even adults will enjoy a visit here. read more

Took the family there while up in Munds Park for a few days. It's a MUST if you have kids, big or small. There isn't another experience in Arizona where you can see free-roaming bears, bison, elk, wolves, deer, etc., so up close and personal, all within half a mile of each other. I guess you could go out in the woods, but I doubt the experience would end quite as well. The park is separated into two areas: the driving area and the walking area. I believe both are optional and you can do one or the other. I'd recommend doing both because they're both unique in their own ways. The driving area is a 20-30 minute slowwww drive around the park, where the animals are sectioned off in free-roaming areas. They all seem incredibly well-cared for, and are pretty accustomed to the constant flow of cars with people stopping to stare at them. In fact, in the wolf section, the wolf pack actually got up and crossed the road right in front of us. One actually stopped within a few feet of our car and just kinda hung out staring at as with a "whatcha lookin at bruh" vibe for a minute or two before scampering off. It's a little harder to see the animals in certain areas, like the black bear section. This isn't any fault of the parks - black bears blend in pretty well with trees. We still managed to see quite a few, and even saw one bear at the end jump in a little pond for a quick dip! The walking section is pretty small, but packed with really cool exhibits that let you get very close (albeit still very safe) to the animals. We were within 10 feet of an adult grizzly, which is an experience neither my kids or I will ever forget! We loved the bobcats, leopards, elks, and otters too! This place isn't some janky, questionable side of the road zoo. The park is clean, the employees were extremely friendly, and the animals looked very healthy and happy in their spacious areas. You can also tell the employees genuinely care about the animals, and are incredibly invested in educating the park guests about all the magnificent creatures. Oh, it's also very reasonably priced! Kids under 3 or 4 are free, so for my 4 year old, 2 year old, and two adults, I think the price of admission was about $60-70. Given, we went on a weekday so prices were a bit cheaper. Even still, I recall weekend pricing only being $5-10 per person more expensive. Truly a great deal for memories that are priceless! If you're in Flagstaff or the surrounding areas and are looking for a fun way to spend 2-3 hours, Bearizona is calling your name! read more

Another must stop animal adventure near Williams AZ when visiting the Grand Canyon. This drive through is amazing and even the walking section is incredible. It's very different than other animal experiences I have done and worth every penny!! read more

I've been wanting to visit here for years and I'm happy I finally checked it off the list. If you love animals it's a great place to come and observe them. First thing, you'll drive through an area that reminded me of Jurassic Park (lol) - fenced off areas that contain different breeds. You can keep your car windows down to take photos of the docile animals like burros, bighorn sheep, deer, etc. But the windows go up when you're around the wolves and the bears. No exceptions! You don't want to be in THAT Instagram video, right? Next, we parked and went through the zoo-like area. We saw animals like badgers, porcupines and bobcats. I was disappointed that we didn't get to see animals in certain exhibits like the otters, jaguars and elk: no reasons given. Maybe they were cleaning their enclosures? I'm not really sure but I missed seeing them. The standout in this section were the three sibling grizzly bears. They frolicked in the water, wrestling and playing. One looked like it was doing yoga- stretching and posing. They were captivating. After this we went back through the drive-thru section again. You can do this as many times as you'd like. We found that the animals were the most active at 8:00 a.m. when the park opened. (I think they'd placed some food out then.) On our second pass through many of the animals were sleeping (especially the bears) or had just settled down. I think Bearizona is definitely worth checking out at least once. I'd recommend staying close by in Williams for easy access, and come early when the animals are active. read more

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I thought Bearizona was going to be just a small little zoo with a tiny drive-thru experience. I was totally wrong in the best way possible. The drive-thru experience is massive and surpassed my wildest imagination. We saw probably a hundred animals walking around, including BEARS, deer, wolves, and so many more. Some of the animals will even come right up to your car. You're allowed to re-do the drive thru experience as many times as you like. So if you missed an animal or just want to do it again, you totally can. Once you finish your drive-thru experience, you can check out the zoo portion. My favorite was the otters. They were super playful and cute. My last note is to come hungry. The food here was pretty good! And they sell beers, wine, and cocktails through and at their restaurant/bar. read more

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This is one of my favorite places in Arizona! There are two parts of the park and they're both included with the price of admission. The part that I think it's really cool is the drive-thru. As you drive through the roads different sections of the park I have different kinds of animals. You're allowed to roll down your windows and take photos of elk and deer and burrows and bison. But the most fun is the wolves and the bears. They have a very strict rule about leaving your windows up while you drive through these sections at the park. That makes sense since wolves and bears could easily hurt you. I've come here several times at different times of the year. It does seem like you see more bears at different times of the year, and this time we saw not as many as we have in the past, but we did have a few that walked right up to the car. The wolves are really fun for me to watch. Not only do they walk to your window of your car, but they seem to be pretty nosy about what's inside the car and they like to look in the windows. The second part of the park is a small walkthrough zoo. I really like the zoo because they you can really see some interesting animals up close. I really liked watching the porcupine and the Badgers. They have a large waterfall and bear pool, and when we've gone at other times of the year it's really fun to watch because the bears are swimming, but they were just sleeping today in their little den. There is also a jaguar and a leopard and they are really beautiful. It's hard to believe how big the paws of the Jaguar are! They normally have otters, but the otter exhibit was closed when we came. That's a bummer cuz that's one of my favorite animals to watch. I feel like everybody has to go to Bearizona at least once. If you go with the right time of the year and the right time of the day you may see more bears than other times. I feel like the wolves are pretty much out all the time, and they are really fun! If you come here, you can eat in a little counter service Cafe that is made to look like a cave. It's cute enough and we've eaten there on past visits, but really there are too many good restaurants in the area to waste a meal here. This would be a great place for a drink or snack because they do have a bar. read more

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We took my 3 year old nephew here for his birthday and we all a great time. We did the drive thru portion twice and spent a few hours in the walk thru portion. The show they did in the central square was fun for us to watch as a group and we enjoyed looking at the scale map of the park in the shop too. We somehow missed the elf and the jaguars but we got to see all the other animals. The timber Wolf even came right up to our car! This is a really cool stop. Highly recommend stopping by at least once. read more

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We absolutely adored this place! Such a great concept! My friend had told me about this place years ago and I'm so happy my girls and I were able to experience this place! Admission is $30/adult. I bought my tickets online and taxes and fees were about $15. So completely worth it. We opted to drive thru once, then parked to use their restrooms which were clean and well stocked. Then we drove through one more time before they closed that section--last car through at 4pm and the park closes at 5:30pm. The second time we went through, they had just fed all the animals so they were super active! They'll come right up to your car, which can feel a little intimidating. That's the closest I ever want to be to a bear or a wolf! They have the animal areas themed and everything is so cute! The walk through exhibits are great as well. Amazing gift shop. So cool to watch the grizzlies as well. If you're ever in Williams, AZ, I cannot recommend checking this place out more! You will not regret it! read more

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Must visit! This has been on my list to visit for over a year, so I was super excited to finally visit! Get there at opening - the animals were just (or are currently) being fed and are out and active. We got there maybe 20 minutes before opening and were waiting at the gate behind a car that was there already. So come time they opened and let us through, we were able to thoroughly take our time without worrying someone behind us wanting to go faster. There is signage telling you when you do need to have your windows up so you can't miss that. Otherwise, you can let but never feed. There is a drive through section and then end it with a walking section. The gates opened at 8am but most of the shops and such don't open until 10am. So the walking part was quicker for us than I've heard it can be for others - but it also helped us save money. Haha there was a big gift shop attached towards the back (where they also have a restaurant), and we spent plenty of time and money there. Overall, it was maybe about a 2 hour trip. read more

I really enjoyed this little safari and zoo! This was very fun for all ages! I been to zoos and this place was very well put together. The animals seemed happy and in great clean enclosures! The safari was kinda a mad house getting through the lines because people cut you off that's pretty crazy they don't got like bars to lock you in or anything so people drive around side of you and get in front of you! The safari might not be for those who don't have the patience, this bus in front of us took forevvvverrrr like come on sir your holding il the line. They shouldn't have busses, they are very tall and can't see animals in front of them which they hold up traffic.But walking through the park was very very fun! The badgers, foxes, and bears were all very lively! I will say tip for thought the food prices were ridiculous especially to if it's self serve way over priced. read more

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5/13/26. K totally recommend this park. You will definitely not be let down. There is so much wild life. Very wonderful event. read more

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Bearizona, what is great about this place is living bears in a natural forest environment...you can see black bears chasing each other lounging in a pool, sleeping in trees or climbing trees. There are also deer , elk, donkeys, mountain goats, bison, wolves, bighorn sheep and many more animals. There are also hourly showcasing rescue animals performing various tasks and tricks. There's something for all ages! We took our family group aged from 8 to 70 and had a blast! You can enjoy the restaurants or picnic . Parking is ample and the scenery is great ! They even have season passes so you can enjoy more with friends or family. The gift shops are well stocked and worth a visit. A must see for locals or Arizona visitors! ! read more

My family recommended this place since my 9 years old love bear since she was little. Looking back, she has a bear blanket when she was a baby. We spent over four hours enjoying the park. What is great is we were allowed to have our dog with us in the van while driving through. Our dog's name Fuzzy Bear enjoyed the drive through and seeing the bears playing in the water and walking along the side road. It was so cool. I was told the park used recycled materials for landscaping around the park. Like salvaged wood for creating benches and fences. Old tires were transformed into planters or garden borders. So, I did spent time looking around the section of the walk through. I did see the old wreck van/bus/truck were used as a wall. The place kept well clean throughout the park. We went there on a Tuesday, and it was not crowded at all. read more

Bearizona - Zoos Near Me - Williams, Arizona

We drove through and walked inside with the kids during the 4th of July weekend. Our experience was better than we expected! Everyone was so nice from the animal handlers to the check out lady in the gift shop. The highlight, however, was the Bloody Mary made by Melanie...hands down the best we've ever had! read more

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During our family trip to the Grand Canyon we stayed in a cute town called Williams. We went in November so it was decorated with Christmas decorations. It was truly magical. On our way home we had to stop at Bearizona. It was a great experience, especially the drive thru zoo, we seen the bears, wolves, reindeer, rams/goats up close & personal! We even seen a black bear taking a bath then it got out & came next to our vehicles, we were amazed, our kiddos loved it! After the drive thru zoo, we were able to park & enter the walk thru zoo. Bearizona was well maintained, even the bathrooms were clean & they had a restaurant/bar next to a huge gift shop which was also clean! Overall our family vacation was a success, thank you Bearizona & Williams for being apart of our family's memories! read more

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I've always wanted to see a bear up close, and it did not disappoint. Seeing black bears roaming just a few feet away from our car was an unforgettable experience. We also saw bison, elk, wolves, bighorn sheep, and so many other beautiful animals in their natural habitat. Oh, and did I say a grizzly bear up close. It was the perfect adventure for our family and definitely one of the highlights of our Arizona trip. If you're looking for a unique experience, put Bearizona at the top of your list you won't regret it! read more

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Bearizona is a must see when visiting Williams AZ. Route 66. Bearizona reminds me of days of old " with places like furniture village" Google it" you pay to go in and walk around, they have many live animal exhibit, like Panthers, leopards, grizzly bears, raccoons, badgers.... And on and on. They have a neat souvenir shop as well. "Stay far away from the restaurant, it's overpriced, and disgusting. See my review." After walking the grounds you hop in your car and drive through the park. "You cannot step out of the vehicle!" There are wolves and bears roaming around free!! So cool!! I got to see 2 black bears going at it!! I saw a bear in a tree, Elks, and a wolf was licking our car tire! lol! You can drive through the zoo as many times as you like as well. This zoo is a place to bring your camera for sure. read more

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5/5 Bearizona was one of the highlights of our trip and an experience our family will definitely remember. This was our first time visiting a drive-through wildlife park, and we had an absolute blast. The process was easy--just drive in and enjoy the scenery while animals casually go about their day like they own the place (which, to be fair, they kind of do). We were able to see so many animals up close, including deer, elk, bison, bears, foxes, and more. Almost all of the animals were out and active, which made the experience even better. Seeing a massive bison just casually standing a few feet away from your car is both exciting and a great reminder that Mother Nature lifts weights. Our kids had an amazing time and couldn't stop talking about everything they saw. After finishing the drive-through portion, we explored the walk-through area and got to see even more animals. One of our favorite parts was the live animal show put on by the staff. They did a fantastic job, and it was so much fun watching the birds, along with a porcupine and a raccoon, come out and show off their talents. The entire park was clean, organized, family-friendly, and well worth the visit. If you're visiting the Williams area or heading to the Grand Canyon, Bearizona is absolutely worth adding to your itinerary. Highly recommended for families and animal lovers. Five stars! read more

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This was a last minute stop thinking it would be a quick drive thru and then back onto the interstate, but it turned into one of the best experiences of the weekend family trip, the animals were interesting and fun to drive thru like a jurassic Park experience, but the next part where you get to walk thru the other exhibits was real fun and quite the experience as well. There was food and drinks available, entertainment in the form of animal shows and a awesome gift shop and restaurant. read more

My cousin suggested going there since we were in the area and I'm so glad that we did. This place is truly amazing and I loved seeing animals in the wild while feeling safe in my car. My favorites were the bears and the Jaguars. Whether you have kids or not, this is a great stop in Arizona. read more

This was on my list of things to experience in AZ. The Park is located in the plush forests between Flagstaff and Williams is a safari park like no other! We paid when we pulled in $35 (per person). It's a great deal especially with the gracious opportunity to go thru the drive several times. A pamphlet of the tour is provided. We opted for the drive version, as we had our small dogs in the car. They do tag your vehicle with a special sticker for this. *Pets are NOT allowed in the walk thru version of the park*. We saw so much during our visit. Long horn sheep, a donkey, deer ( of many species), wolves, elk, bison and of course the bears! One was even bathing in a big bucket, he was such a show off! LOL The additional walk thru excursion; they do have a restaurant inside, local bands playing on stage (check their website for details ) and explore the huge gift shop. There's a petting zoo, plus-raccoons, bobcats, jaguars and many more animals to explore. You'll even get to feed the bears and otters too! Keep in mind ALL of this is an additional expense. An amazing experience overall and such a cool adventure to be that "up close and personal" to wildlife. It was well worth the trip and a memorable time. read more

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Want to see a bison, wolf or bear up close and personal? Come to Bearizona! This is part drive through park/zoo and part walk about zoo. You stay in your car to pay your admission, and you are then let through an entrance gate type thing. You drive past mountain goats/Dall sheep, deer, donkeys, and other not-so-scary animals. As you make your way through the park, you pass through multiple cordoned off areas, each with different animals: multiple bear species, wolves, and bison, to name a few. When in THESE particular areas, you are required to have all your windows up and your sun/moon roof closed for your safety. It's normally bumper to bumper, so you get to be in this part of the park a fairly decent amount of time. At one point, you drive out into a prairie area where the bison are, and you can stay out there longer, as even though there is a "road" you stay on, others can drive around you if they want to get a move on. After seeing all of these big animals, you pass through another gate and into a parking lot. You can either leave the premises, or park and go into the walking zoo. In this portion are smaller animals like eagles, otters, turkey, badgers....mostly North American wildlife. However, there is an area with jaguars in it. There a few small places to get a souvenir or a soda, and then there is the very VERY large gift shop. The gift shop has a large restaurant in it (we didn't go in), and a few small rooms that act like a museum of sorts. Also throughout, in various sneaky areas are large cages/tanks with animals in them like snakes. The gift shop carries just about anything you can imagine from the typical logo shirts to animal themed toys and post cards. But then, it carries other things like hand made pottery mugs and pocket knives. Overall, this was a neat place to visit. You can tell the animals are well cared for, and all enclosures are clean and mimic the animals' natural habitats quite nicely. Each one has a nice amount of space and places for the animals to escape the view of guests when they want to. Bearizona is located almost exactly across from AZ-64 North, the main road to Grand Canyon National Park, just a short drive from Flagstaff. 14/2026 read more

Bearizona is always a fun experience and something we enjoy doing whenever we're in the area. The drive-through portion is definitely the highlight. It's a really cool experience being able to see the animals up close from your vehicle, and on this visit the animals were fairly active, which made it even better. The walk-through zoo area at the end is also really well done. It's smaller than the drive-through portion, but there's still plenty to see and it's a great way to finish the visit. Overall, Bearizona is a fun and unique experience for both kids and adults. We've been before and continue to enjoy it every time. Definitely worth a stop if you're visiting Williams or the Flagstaff area. read more

This animal park is located in Williams AZ which is about 45 minutes away from the Grand Canyon. You pay at the gate for entrance and can either go straight to the walking part of the park or you can pull in to the three and a half mile drive through portion of the park. We drove and right away we were greeted by mountain goats. Every few feet another new animal appeared and we were enchanted by these wild animals just living their best lives while we drove around them! Among the wolves and goats and bears (oh my!) you also get to see a mule, deer and chipmunks. Once you park in the spacious lot you get to go into the walking part and stroll around and see other wild animals like two jaguars, a gaggle of river otters and a wild boar. The food at the restaurant was a bit overpriced and I wasn't impressed with the quality, but that was really the only thing I can complain about! Overall a very fun trip for the family or even by yourself! read more

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One of the best experiences of our lives. The whole family wants to make this an annual trip now. I wish I got more pictures but this is one of those experiences you have to be in the moment. They also have a fun restaurant and quite a few animals at the end with a museum type store. Be sure to check that out before you leave the park. read more

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We love this place so much we ended up getting an annual pass! The drive-through part is always fun--seeing the bears, buffalo, and tundra wolves never gets old. After that, we like to park and walk around to check out more animals. Definitely download the app to see feeding times--the kids get such a kick out of feeding the otters. The VIP tour is our favorite. We book it ahead of time and it's so worth it. Getting up close with the sloth, handing apples to the buffalo, and seeing the wolves training session is such a cool experience. We have gone on the VIP tour on two separate trips now. Highly recommend! Tip: On our first trip we didn't realize that with a day pass you can't leave and come back later. Visitors can either eat at the restaurant onsite (we eat here at least once each trip, which is pretty good!) or bring snacks like some families do. There are picnic tables near the entrance of the park. They also have a snack stand and coffee cart for refueling. read more

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Bearizona is a drive through wilderness park and also has a walking area after the drive through. We did the drive through and then strolled through the park area after. It was very cool to see these animals in a protected area while still being able to roam free in a natural habitat, unlike a zoo. The walking area featured gift shops and some smaller animal areas but it was still just as fun. If you're in Williams looking for a fun family place and love animals, I highly recommend coming here! read more

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The most amazing spot in Arizona- just go!!!!!!! You won't regret it!!! Your entry includes the drive through portion and the walking portion. During the drive through, do not be the person that stops their car. Stopping causes traffic, and more importantly if you stop, an animal might decide to stop directly infront of your car and staying put, causing you and everyone behind you to be stuck way longer than you wanted. This is an amazing spot for people of all ages. A million times better than a regular zoo - highly recommend! read more

Great family trip and experience at Bearizona. The kids loved seeing the different animals. Stopped at the restaurant and grabbed some food as well. Prices are a tad bit high but the drive thru and walk through experience was worth it. read more

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My girlfriend and I absolutely loved the park, it was an incredible day. We got to see all the animals, especially the grizzly bear and the otter (which we were even able to feed!), our two favorites What I really appreciate is that the park focuses on species native to the U.S., unlike traditional zoos that feature lions, elephants, and giraffes. The drive-through safari section was also really nice, the animals have plenty of space to roam. read more

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My family and I had such a great experience. From the moment we drove in until we walked out. Prices are reasonable, given how much you get to experience. It was a very unique experience. There's a drive-through and walk-through experience. My favorite drive-through experience was the bison. Being up close was so cool. The walk-through part of the experiment is also very nice because you get to see the animals up closer. There's also an event on the main grass area for families to enjoy. Food and drinks are also available In designated areas around the park. There Is also a restaurant and a gift shop. My kids loved it! read more

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I absolutely loved this! We made a point to stop here on our drive from Las Vegas to Flagstaff. My husband drove us through because I was a little nervous about it, and wanted to see everything fully (hehe). For everything you see and experience, I thought the price was well worth it, especially since at the end of the drive you can go into the walk-around area. We saw so many amazing things, and everything was out, wandering around, eating. I was in heaven! This is a really cool way to see nature up close in a safe way. Even going into the walking part was cool! We got to pet some goats, we saw grizzly bears up close through some plexiglass while they slept, and some other cute creatures. We came through on a Thursday, holiday, afternoon and there weren't a bunch of cars out there with us and the inside part was very quiet. This was a great experience at a pretty good price. I absolutely recommend making some time for this place if you pass through or stay nearby. read more

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We had a wonderful time visiting Bearizona. Our daughters truly enjoyed the experience and we loved the drive-thru portion where we could watch the animals roam freely. We also explored the walking areas and were able to catch a few of the shows. The gift shop was also a great place to take a break. We would definitely recommend this experience to others. read more

Bearizona - Zoos Near Me - Williams, Arizona

Bearizona is one of those places I think everyone should experience at least once. It is a great stop in Williams, Arizona, and it is especially fun if you enjoy animals, scenic drives, and something different from a regular zoo. I really like that the park has both a drive-through section and a walk-through section included with admission. The drive-through part is the highlight. You get to stay in your vehicle while driving through different animal areas, and seeing animals like bison, deer, burros, wolves, and bears up close is a great experience. The wolves and bears are especially impressive, and it is easy to see why they require windows to stay up in certain areas. Some of the animals come right up near the vehicle, which makes it feel very personal and exciting while still being safe. The walk-through area is also very well done. It gives you a chance to slow down, walk around, and see more animals up close. The exhibits are clean, the park is well kept, and the animals appear to be cared for. There are also nice areas to explore, a large gift shop, places to grab a snack or drink, and plenty to look at besides just the drive-through portion. This is a great place for families, kids, visitors, and even locals who want something fun to do near Williams or on the way to the Grand Canyon. Depending on the time of day and year, some animals may be more active than others, so it can be worth driving through more than once if time allows. Overall, Bearizona is a fun, unique, and memorable Arizona attraction. The combination of the drive-through wildlife experience and the walk-through zoo makes it well worth the visit. I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Williams or the Grand Canyon area. read more

We stopped here while traveling from Vegas to Flagstaff and had a good time. The drive through part had a good variety of animals and then when you've gone through it (you can drive through multiple times I've heard) we visited the walk-through area and the store. My wife really likes the otters and the jaguars, but they were all easy to see and it was a good visit during the trip. read more

So Fun & Something Different at Bearizona! A lot of our friends recommended visiting Bearizona, and I'm so glad we finally did! We went over Memorial Day weekend--it was packed, but still such a great time. We started with the drive-through safari and were amazed at how close the animals got to our car. It was such a unique and fun experience for the whole family! After that, we did the walk-through portion and were able to see everything pretty quickly. Pro tip: don't miss the area behind the restaurant/gift shop--if you walk through, you'll find even more animals like a jaguar, panther, and elk! The jaguar and panther were cuddling when we were there--absolutely adorable. The drinks at the restaurant's bar were really good, and there were little carts throughout the park with snacks, treats, and drinks. We also brought our own food, which was no problem. The entire park was clean, well-maintained, and made for an easy, fun family outing. Highly recommend Bearizona if you're looking for something different, interactive, and memorable! read more

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What an amazing place here in AZ. If you go, I recommend getting there before they open as you will wait in a line to get inside. Drive thru and then take their bus tour. Once done, do the walk thru. It is worth the money! read more

We had seen the billboards for Bearizona about an hour from the south rim of the Grand Canyon a couple years back. Did some research and wanted to check it out next time we're were out that way. So in the middle of March we took part of a day and went, hoping to see a few bears. Wow, I had no idea how cool Bearizona would be! They have a a decent size portion of the property that you drive around. The number of bears and other animals was great! Then you can park and go into the rest of the amazing complex! It's like a privately owned zoo! They have loads of neat animals and more bears to see! They have reasonably priced drinks, food and snacks! They have a 2 story gift shop and restaurant! The staff were all friendly and the animals all looked well taken care of. (All animals at Bearizona have issues that don't allow them to be released back to the wild). They even have Jaguars! It was a great time! This is definitely a place we will visit again. You can easily spend several hours there! read more

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Very unique and pleasant experience- Drive through zoo, walk through zoo, large gift shop, restaurant. Drive through- Very family friendly, we brought our dog, everyone stayed in the car and drove through it twice! We saw wolves, bears, goats and many animals. The walk through portion (pets not allowed) is like a regular zoo. The gift shop and restaurant visit is a must. Clean bathrooms, great place for families. Highly recommended! read more

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