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Bear Country USA

13820 S Hwy 16, Rapid City, SD 57702
605 343 2290
Ranked #4 of 30 attractions in Rapid City
4.5 of 5 stars 236 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Traveler Description: Bear Country USA A unique drive-thru wildlife park featuring North American wildlife. Encounter bears, wolves, elk, buffalo, and other wildlife on... more »
Useful Information: Activities for young children
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Atlanta, GA
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

This place is really depressing. It's clean but otherwise, the animals clearly act depressed and bored and there were so many baby bears (cute but separated from their mothers!) that I wouldn't be surprised to learn they breed them every year just for tourists. A facility housing wild animals should make animal welfare their first priority and here I feel... More

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Spokane, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

I liked the baby bears, all animals looked well cared for and place was clean. Had a very nice gift shop with nice employees. More

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Kansas City, Missouri
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Great for kids and adults alike! Saw at least 100 bears and many other wild animals just outside the confines of our car. More

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Omaha, Nebraska
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

It takes about 30-40 min to get through. Nice drive through experience with a diversity of animals from mountain lions, bears, and many others. at the end they have a wlk through portion that takes about 20 min in where you see the baby versions of most of the animals you seen along your drive. Get your cameras ready lots... More

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Corpus Christi, Texas
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

We totally loved this facility, several times pulling over to let cars pass. Took tons of pictures, the bears were amazing. I was a little scared to drive thru, but no problem. Baby land was great also, really enjoyed viewing all the baby animals. More

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Luray, Virginia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Bear Country was such a neat experience. I wasn't expecting to see so many bears so close to us. Bears were walking all around us while we were driving through. Artic Wolves were laying within arms reach of our car. Very fun for the whole family! More

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Vienna
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

What a great paradise for all these wild animals, the bears all look healthy (chubby and shiny fur), many of them are relaxing under the warmth of the sun. This is a great place to visit, great place specially for kids! I love this place!!! I love all the animals! More

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Wodonga, Australia
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Great to visit, it's a drive through venue. You get a good overview of American wildlife. The cost to get in was a little to much but well worth seeing. More

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Forsyth, Georgia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Loved coming to bear country. I'm a big animal fan and getting to see all of the animals was fun. It was a tad pricey for my liking but well worth it!! Especially getting to see the baby bears!! More

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The MN
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

I went here as a kid and brought my hubby and kids here and we really enjoyed watching all the bears and other animals, our fav was the baby cubs. A lil on the pricey side but so worth it! More

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