Bear Country USA Tourism Attraction
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 43° 58.529 W 103° 18.106
13T E 636211 N 4870551
This Official Local Tourism Attraction is located at 13820 S US Highway 16, about 8 miles south of Rapid City, South Dakota.
Waymark Code: WMGH8Q
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 03/06/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Tharandter
Views: 8

From the Visit Rapid City web site:

Bear Country USA, located 8 miles from Rapid City, features the world's largest collection of privately owned black bears. Take a leisurely 3 mile drive through this spectacular wildlife park nestled on 200 acres of Black Hills beauty where you'll see black bears, grizzly bears and over 20 other species of North American animals like buffalo, wolves and elk all from the comfort of your vehicle. After your drive through tour, walk around Babyland where baby bears frolic in the outdoors.

The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]

The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]

Hours of Operation:
Open Daily (weather permitting) May through November June - August 8:00AM to 6:00PM Remainder 9:00AM to 4:00PM


Admission Prices:
Adult $16; Senior (62+) $13; Children 5-12 $10; Max per vehicle $60


Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Half of a day (2-5 hours)

Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle Only

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