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June offers A LOT of spectacular wildlife sightings around Yellowstone, and it’s one of the best months to see the bold and beautiful American Badger!

Badgers are members of the weasel family, and have an omnivorous diet, though they primarily consume small mammals, insects, amphibians, reptiles, and birds.

During the month of June, we often see these amazing diggers searching for food across the landscape, and we even sometimes witness them cooperatively hunting with Coyotes in the Park!!

There’s always something new to encounter on safari in Yellowstone, your adventure begins at YellowstoneSafari.com

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Yellowstone National Park is one of the few areas left in the contiguous United States where Grizzly Bears and Black Bears share the landscape!

Both species share certain habits and habitats, yet each bear has its unique characteristics and traits.

Springtime is such a unique season to witness these beautiful bruins as they fill their bellies after a long winter, and teach their cubs how to navigate life in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Come and witness these amazing animals for yourself on one of our single-day, or multi-day Wildlife Safaris!

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What a truly WILD scene!!!

A Coyote father guarding his den area from a hungry Grizzly Bear, while a few Bison casually watch from the background!!!

There is, quite simply, no other place than right here in Yellowstone National Park where you can witness these authentically wild stories play out in front of you.

Join us for an adventure in America’s wildest landscape, the journey begins at YellowstoneSafari.com

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The Kings of Yellowstone.

America’s National Mammal.

North America’s keystone grazer.

There’s nowhere better to see these beautiful behemoths than the World’s First National Park.

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Unbelievable sighting this morning of a Polar Bear along the Yellowstone River!!!

If this winter hadn’t already been unusual enough, this just took things to a whole new level!

Our guides and guests are blown away, what a special day this is!

Stay tuned for more details coming soon!

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The first day of Spring welcomed us with a sighting of one of Yellowstone’s most elusive animals, the Bobcat!!

The Park is home to 3 species of wild cats: Bobcat, Canada Lynx, and Mountain Lion/Cougar, but it is extraordinarily rare to see any of them due to their nocturnal habits and secretive behavior.

In the past month, we’ve had numerous sightings of a Mountain Lion, and now today a Bobcat! Maybe a Lynx will be appearing soon!

Join us in the never-ending quest for epic wildlife encounters, the adventure begins at YellowstoneSafari.com

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The clocks have changed, the days are getting longer, and the Bears are waking up!!!

The first Yellowstone Grizzly Bear sighting of 2024 has been reported!!

Winter isn’t over yet, but Spring is on the way, and with it comes the return of Yellowstone’s iconic bruins, as well as an abundance of birds and other magnificent wildlife!!

Join us for this amazing seasonal transformation of the Greater Yellowstone landscape, the adventure begins at YellowstoneSafari.com

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It’s World Wildlife Day!!!

Here in Yellowstone, we celebrate our abundant & diverse wildlife EVERYDAY, but today is a great reminder for everyone to appreciate our planet’s wild animals and plants, and to remember that we all have a role to play in safeguarding a healthy future for them, and us!

We’re proud to work and play in America’s greatest wilderness, and we love getting to share it with all of you!!

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Yellowstone’s most beloved jay-walkers.

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Yellowstone is home to hundreds of exciting and interesting wildlife species, but there’s always a special appreciation when we find rambunctious River Otters!

These boisterous water-weasels always provide our guests and guides with a fun and playful sighting as they swim, splash, frolick, and chase fish!

Whether big or small, on land, in the air, or underwater, Yellowstone’s incredible wildlife is always something to celebrate!

Join the adventure, your journey begins at YellowstoneSafari.com

Have you ever heard of a Three Dog Day???

For wildlife enthusiasts in Yellowstone National Park, a Three Dog Day happens when you witness all 3 of the area’s wild canine species (Red Fox, Coyote , and Gray Wolf) in a single day!!

Even with plenty of experience on your side, Three Dog Days are fairly uncommon and definitely require a little bit of luck, but the snowy winter months are our best opportunity for these incredible feats of safari-success!

Which is your favorite of the wonderful wild “dogs” of Yellowstone: Red Fox; Coyote; or Wolf??

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Happy Valentine’s Day, from Yellowstone National Park!!

The Park’s canines (Wolves, Coyotes, and Red Foxes) are celebrating Valentine’s Day amidst their annual mating season!

Every winter we get to witness the courtship rituals amongst these charismatic creatures as they prepare for the next generation of Yellowstone’s canines!

From Yellowstone, with love…

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Is this a bull Moose, or a cow Moose? Males have antlers, and females don’t, right?? It’s not always that easy!

Animals from the Cervidae family, or Deer family, grow antlers rather than horns. Yellowstone National Park is home to 4 different species from the Cervidae family: White-Tailed Deer, Mule Deer, Elk, and Moose.

For much of the year, the presence (or lack) of antlers is a fairly reliable way to determine whether you’re witnessing a male or female Cervid, but antlers fall off and regrow every year, so there are periods where you need to look a little bit more carefully!

Swipe to see a close-up of this mighty Moose, and you’ll see the pedicle between the eye and the ear. The pedicle is where the antler was attached to the skull.

So, even though this massive Moose does NOT have antlers, it is indeed a big ol’ bull!!

Join us for your opportunity to see these titans of Yellowstone on one of our Winter Wildlife Safari’s!

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There’s no place on Earth where you have a better opportunity to witness wild wolves than right here in Yellowstone National Park!!

Thousands and thousands of years ago wolves joined into the story of our evolving human culture, and since then we’ve had a complex relationship with these iconic canines, to put it diplomatically.

Their value in the American wilderness is undeniable, serving as a regulating force on the landscape and helping to power the engine of natural-selection in their native ecosystems.

Little Red Riding Hood omitted a few important details… Come and be a part of this continuing epic wildlife saga in America’s wildest National Park!

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King of the Mountains!

Yellowstone National Park sprawls across a massive volcanic plateau, scattered with an abundance of rocky peaks and steep cliffs.

At first glance, these areas seem inhospitable to wildlife, but alas, they are very much a part of this robust ecosystem!

Numerous plant communities exist in the alpine regions of Yellowstone, and those plants support a surprising abundance of wildlife species, both big and small!

The largest animals amongst the peaks are Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goats, and Cougars!

Yellowstone’s Mountain Goat population likely descended from an introduced population north of the Park, though there is an interesting history of these shaggy mountaineers in the Rocky Mountains.

Next time you’re on safari with us in Yellowstone, don’t forget to look UP!!

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What do you see here??
Look closely…

An experienced guide offers many advantages for your Yellowstone adventure, one of which is a keen eye to help spot wildlife!

The Yellowstone Safari Company has been exploring this landscape for decades, and our crew works together with a wonderful community of dedicated wildlife-watchers to help make sure that YOU get to see as much of Yellowstone’s iconic wildlife as possible while on safari with us!

Swipe to see who was hiding-in-plain-sight on yesterday’s safari!!

Join us for the adventure of a lifetime, the journey begins at YellowstoneSafari.com

Making memories is what we’re all about here at Yellowstone Safari Company!!

Our highly experienced team is dedicated to helping you get the very best from your visit to Yellowstone, and when you adventure with us, your friends and family become a special part of our mission to share this incredible place with the world!

Gather your friends, gather your family, and let’s make some memories!

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Wildlife viewing opportunities in Yellowstone are different every single day, though we always have annual wildlife viewing events to look forward to in and around the Park!!

Starting in November, the Bighorn Sheep descend from the high mountains to engage in their annual mating rituals over the next several weeks, and they’re definitely putting on a show this year!!

Whether it’s migrations or mating, calving or courtship, or any other amazing wildlife event, there’s ALWAYS something to look forward to in Yellowstone!!

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The Yellowstone
Safari Company of Bozeman, Montana has achieved the Business Emerald Sustainability Tier
(BEST) level of sustainability performance from the Riverwind Foundation, originator of the BEST
Program.  The standards in the BEST program are
comparable to the world’s most rigorous and comprehensive environmental, community, and
economic sustainability criteria. Yellowstone Safari Company joins a growing group of businesses
and organizations to achieve this third-party sustainability certification.   

Ash Tallmadge, General Manager of the Yellowstone Safari Company states “I am so proud to
lead our company into the future of true eco-tourism. I love working with our guides as they
passionately deliver an educational experience to our guests and uphold the highest ethical
standards in community and wildlife preservation.”

“Yellowstone Safari Company is the first to be certified in Montana” says Tim O’Donoghue of the
Riverwind Foundation.  “Their organizational and personal commitment to sustainability in their
operations, guest experience, and plans for the future demonstrates how a business can elevate
their environmental stewardship and community support while being economically strong and
growing.   The Yellowstone Safari Company has established itself as a leader in greening their
supply chain and minimizing waste, working to reduce resource usage and carbon emissions, and
engaging staff in their commitment ‘to a culture of sustainability and is dedicated to purchasing
products, establishing partnerships and educating the public in a way that values the protection
and conservation of our most valuable resources.’”

More information about our sustainability efforts can be found on our website YellowstoneSafari.com


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Have you heard about all of our amazing Winter Safari options we're offering this year?

We'll obviously be running our wildly popular Winter Wildlife Safari, offering you the BEST chance to see Yellowstone's amazing animals on the snowy landscape, as well as 2-and-3 Day Winter Wolves & Wildlife Safaris!

We're also bringing back our beloved Full-Day and Half-Day Snowshoe Safaris, as well as our Yellowstone Photography Tours, and our Big Sky Wilderness & Wildlife Tours!!

And for the first time ever, Yellowstone Safari Company is offering SnowCoach and SnowMobile Tours through the Park's interior!!!

Check out our website for more information on all of these amazing adventures, and don't miss your chance to experience the magic of a Yellowstone Winter!

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The Winter Safari Season brings an abundance of new experiences to the Yellowstone landscape, one of which is the beginning of the annual Bighorn Sheep rut!!

Each November, these mountain dwelling titans descend to lower elevations to begin their courtship and mating activities, and that makes them much easier to see and photograph in and around the Park!

Experience the spectacular wildlife viewing and priceless solitude of the “off season” here in Yellowstone!

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Black Bears, Beavers, and Bison helped highlight a wonderful Bachelorette Party safari today in Yellowstone!!!

Congratulations to Mackenzie Ruehl on her upcoming nuptials, and a huge THANK YOU to her entire crew for a fun and fantastic day in the Park!!

Whether it’s family reunions, work retreats, bachelorette parties, or any other large-group excursions, Yellowstone Safari Company is prepared to show you the very best that Yellowstone has to offer!

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“Where you going, mom?”

Raising a litter of Coyote pups is hard work, and both parents put a lot of effort into keeping the whole family fed and healthy!

We were ecstatic to witness this mama Coyote heading out to run errands as two of her beautiful babies watched on today!

We hope you and your family are enjoying this beautiful holiday weekend as much as we are!

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Yellowstone Safari Company is dedicated to educating and inspiring people about the beauty and wonders around Yellowstone National Park, so we couldn’t be more excited about this incredible new publication from titled, “Earth’s Incredible Places: YELLOWSTONE.”

This is a beautifully illustrated book, wonderfully written, and full of fascinating information about the history, cultures, geology, and wildlife that make Yellowstone such an extraordinary place!

Our own Naturalist Guide, .t.johnson , also helped provide fun facts about the Park and its wildlife!

To purchase a copy of “Earth’s Incredible Places: YELLOWSTONE” check out flyingeyebooks.com/book/yellowstone

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We’re still looking for more great applicants to join our Naturalist Guide team!!!

It’s going to be an incredible year in Yellowstone National Park, and we’re seeking fun, friendly, and passionate candidates to help share America’s greatest wilderness with our eager clientele!

Details and contact information are listed in the post!

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Happy Mother’s Day to all of the wonderful mothers out there!

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We just finished another outstanding Wildlife Track & Sign Evaluation with our friends from !!!

Our busy safari schedule sent some of our guides out on tour, but most of our guides were able to once again participate in this outrageously informative annual training event organized by our company.

The evaluations are an internationally recognized standard designed to evaluate and educate participants on the art and skill of wildlife track and sign identification & interpretation.

There are so many stories left behind by wildlife on the landscape, and our guides can’t wait to share those stories with you on safari in Yellowstone!

We want to offer a huge THANK YOU to Michelle Peziol for leading the evaluation, and also thank our fearless leader for organizing such an invaluable training program for our crew!

For more information on these incredible evaluations, check out trackercertification.com

Good morning from Yellowstone National Park!!

For more than a week now, this huge & handsome Grizzly Bear has greeted our guides & guests each morning soon after arriving to the Park.

Large male Grizzlies are the first bears to emerge from their dens each year, and they’ll spend their first days, or weeks, scavenging winter-kill across the landscape.

This Bear hit the jackpot early and found a Bison that unfortunately didn’t make it through the winter, but in Yellowstone nothing goes to waste, and one animal can often feed dozens more.

Yellowstone is one of the few places in North America where you can marvel at a real, authentic, and intact wild ecosystem!

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We had an extraordinarily special week of Wildlife Safaris, which included two consecutive days of witnessing of one of Yellowstone’s most elusive animals, the Mountain Lion!!!

There are approximately 40 Mountain Lions that inhabit the Park’s Northern Range, but due to their nocturnal activity and secretive lifestyle, they are very rarely seen.

Whether you call them Cougars, Pumas, Panthers, Catamounts, or any of the dozens of other names they go by, the chance to see a Mountain Lion in the wilds of Yellowstone is exactly the kind of thrill that makes this Park unrivaled in its excitement!!!

Amazing images from our guide

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Yellowstone Safari Company is hiring!!!

We’re currently seeking applications for our Naturalist Guide team.

For more than 30 years, has offered world-class tours through America’s most iconic wilderness, and we’re searching for applicants who are eager to showcase their exemplary hospitality, and a willingness to grow and share your knowledge of Yellowstone’s storied wildlife, geology, history, and culture!

Visit out website for more information!

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