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    National Elk Refuge

    1,485 Reviews
    #13 of 93 things to do in Jackson
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    Nature & Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas
    Open Now: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Jackson, WY 83001
    Open today: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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    Winter Half-Day Wildlife Safari From Jackson Hole
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    Jackson Hole Winter Wildlife Full-Day Safari with Elk Refuge
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    A wildlife refuge located north of Jackson, WY that provides winter habitat for Jackson's elk herd. Seasonal hours of operation are listed on the web site for the Visitor Center, Historic Miller House, and Winter Sleigh Ride program.
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    Suggested duration: 1-2 hours
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    Half-Day Wildlife Safari From Jackson Hole
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Great

    Good to go into and look around at all the information Great place to buy gifts and prints There was a information desk setup for the kids to show them some of the different animals

    Thank johnk2103
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Up Close and Personal

    Nice to see wildlife up close and personal, to see them just in their natural habitat...worth the drive..

    Thank Tour716680
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Just Beautiful !!

    We drove thru the refuge in August 2018. Unfortunately it was in the high 90’s out and all of the elk were up in the hills because it was cooler for them. This is a huge property and we rented a jeep 4x4 to explore...More

    Thank Mary D
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    No ELK this trip but still worth the view!

    As advised by the desk at the Parkway Inn, it went across town and entered the Natl Elk Refuge from the back side and drove the back roads for, at least, a couple of miles. Great early morning views and can only imagine what it...More

    1  Thank DJBradachNaples_FL
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Very interesting

    Very informative. Besides nice gift shop, information center people are so friendly and helpfull. Keep up the good work!

    Thank maggy2018
    Reviewed 5 weeks ago
    IMAGINE THOUSANDS OF ELK HERE

    Although the elk are not here in the summer, it was interesting to look out over the National Elk Refuge from the second story of the Visitor Center on North Cache Street in Jackson, and imagine several thousand elk finding a refuge here during the...More

    Thank TrissMMM
    Reviewed August 15, 2018
    Interesting place to visit

    No elk in July, no problem. The last time we were in Jackson we actually stayed close to the refuge, this time we stayed in town. We took a half day wildlife safari tour and the elk refuge was one of the stops. Plenty of...More

    Thank Alabamatripcreator
    Reviewed August 13, 2018
    Absolutely Huge

    The place is really huge. It will take all day to explore complete,if thats possible. Be sure and check out Antelope Loop

    Thank Tony W
    Reviewed August 12, 2018 via mobile
    Vacation

    Great ATV Safari experience a must do if visiting. Trip was out of site saw lots of well, fox, and breathtaking veiws!!

    Thank Ziggy O
    Reviewed August 7, 2018
    Lots of elk, up close and personal.

    I was there in February 2015. Not much snow so we did the wagon instead of the sleigh. 32 degrees meant the elk were very active. This was part of our tour, but I would recommend it to anyone.

    Thank EJayne2014
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    kathysean2004
    April 16, 2018|
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    Response from olivier b | Reviewed this property |
    go to the national elk refuge website and book
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    01ritz
    December 7, 2017|
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    Response from Gavin B | Reviewed this property |
    Enough snow for this activity is 50/50 before December 25th. You could luck out with a good early winter there or not enough. The peaks will have snow to make it picture perfect but enough for a sleigh ride. Planning an... More
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    November 1, 2017|
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    Response from 810Jim | Reviewed this property |
    It is a self-drive around the refuge. I don't remember seeing any horses. The art museum on the highway opposite the refuge is REALLY worth the entrance fee.
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