Winter Yellowstone Wildlife Safari

Step into Yellowstone’s winter wilderness on a full-day safari through the Northern Range. With spotting scopes, warm drinks, and expert guides, you’ll discover how wildlife survives and thrives in the snowy landscape.

Winter transforms Yellowstone National Park into one of the most remarkable wildlife habitats in North America. On this full-day safari, you’ll explore the park’s Northern Range, the only road open to vehicles between November and April, and the best place to see wildlife during the colder months.

Your expert naturalist guide will lead you through landscapes where bison, elk, bighorn sheep, and moose roam freely. With the help of spotting scopes and binoculars, you’ll scan valleys and ridges for elusive predators, including Yellowstone’s iconic gray wolves. While sightings aren’t guaranteed, winter offers the highest chance to observe packs as they hunt, play, or rest.

The day is flexible, tailored to current conditions and your group’s interests. Along the way, you may stop to watch bald eagles soar, coyotes trot across snowy meadows, or geothermal features steaming against the frozen landscape.

To keep you comfortable, your guide will provide hot beverages, snacks, and a hearty picnic lunch. Between wildlife sightings, you’ll learn about Yellowstone’s ecosystem, conservation history, and the fascinating behaviors of its winter residents. Whether your goal is to see wolves, photograph bison herds in the snow, or simply experience Yellowstone in its most peaceful season, this safari offers a memorable adventure in America’s first national park.