The park serves as a habitat for over 200 black bears roaming freely in the main drive-through enclosure.
The facility is specifically designed for 'babyland' viewing, allowing guests to see bear cubs born during the winter months.
All wildlife within the park are species native to North America.
The drive-through path is approximately three miles long and winds through varied topography including forest and meadow.
The facility maintains a strict policy requiring all vehicle windows to remain closed at all times for guest safety.
Bear Country USA is a drive-through wildlife park located in the Black Hills of South Dakota that features large enclosures for native North American animals. The park's primary focus is black bears, housing one of the world's largest privately owned collections of this species. Visitors navigate a three-mile-long route in their own personal vehicles to view animals from the safety of their cars. Beyond the drive-through section, the park includes 'Babyland,' a walk-through area specifically designed for viewing bear cubs and other young animals. The wildlife populations are kept in naturalized, outdoor habitats rather than traditional small cages. Species roaming the park include grizzly bears, wolves, mountain lions, bighorn sheep, elk, and reindeer. The park operates as a wildlife management facility with a focus on conservation and public education. It remains a seasonal attraction designed for open-air vehicular access.
The Babyland walk-through area provides the closest and clearest views of bear cubs and small animals.
Ensure your vehicle has at least half a tank of gas before entering the park, as the drive-through can be slow-moving during peak periods.
Avoid bringing pets in the car, as they are prohibited in the drive-through area.
Bring a camera with a zoom lens to capture wildlife that may be further from the roadway.
Attempting to open vehicle windows to take photos or to get a better look at the animals.
Operates seasonally from spring through late autumn; closed during the winter months.
Keep all vehicle windows rolled up at all times; do not exit your vehicle in the drive-through section; no feeding the animals.
