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Bearizona Wildlife Park

1500 E Route 66 · Williams, AZ

Why you should go…

Bearizona is a drive-through safari park on Route 66 near Williams, Arizona, spanning roughly 160 acres. Visitors drive their own vehicle or ride a shuttle through more than three miles of Ponderosa pine forest to see black bears, wolves, bison and elk, then continue on foot through the 20-acre Fort Bearizona walk-through area. The park opened in 2010 and is open daily.

  • #wildlife
  • #zoo
  • #drive-through
  • #family
  • #route 66

Good to know

General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

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