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YELLOWSTONE DAY ADVENTURES

Make the most out of your trip to Yellowstone and book a Yellowstone Day Adventure with one of our Yellowstone Forever Field Educators.

As the official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone Forever is committed to making meaningful, educational experiences in the park accessible. Yellowstone Day Adventures are intentionally priced to reduce barriers to participation, with additional savings available for groups.

These educator‑led wildlife watching tours connect participants to the stories behind the fascinating sights and sounds of Yellowstone, offering deeper insight into the park’s ecology, wildlife, and natural history.

Tours are offered most Tuesdays and Thursdays from May 14 through October 8, 2026. Each tour departs from the Yellowstone Forever Headquarters in Gardiner, MT, with an additional pickup available at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel on our way into the park. Please select your preferred meeting location when booking.

Minimum age requirement is 5 years old.

$100 off groups of 4 or more!

A pronghorn stands in a grassy field, facing the camera. Its tan and white fur and distinctive curved horns are clearly visible, with a blurred green and brown background.
Two sandhill cranes stand in shallow, marshy water with tall grasses. Their bodies face opposite directions and both have red patches on their heads. The background is a mix of water, grass, and dry brush.
A close-up of a young bison with thick brown fur looking directly at the camera, with blurred greenery in the background.
A pronghorn adult nuzzles a young pronghorn on a grassy, rocky hillside, with wildflowers and green plants in the background.

WILDLIFE WATCHING

Tuesdays & Thursdays

5/14/26 – 10/8/26

$125 per person

$100 off for groups of 4 or more!

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Mountain bluebirds on Yellowstone's Northern Range.
Mountain goats and their kids graze on a green meadow dotted with yellow and purple wildflowers; the adult goat’s fur is shedding.

To register, select the Book button above to continue to the registration page. You’ll be able to choose your preferred date and program during registration.

Lodging may be available at our Overlook Field Campus.
Learn more about lodging at the Overlook Field Campus

Don’t see your preferred date listed?
Join our waitlist and we’ll follow up if space becomes available.

Looking for a more personalized experience?
View private tour availability

All day adventure tours include:

  • Hot beverage service
  • Transportation via a 14-passenger minibus and/or transit van (round trip)
  • Educational programming with a Yellowstone Forever Field Educator
  • High powered scopes and binoculars
  • Other field equipment, as needed
  • Park entry fees (for the duration of the program)
A brown marmot sits on a rocky surface among grass and wildflowers, looking upward. The background is blurred with green foliage.

What to bring:

  • Meals are not included. Please bring breakfast (or eat beforehand), lunch, snacks, and water.
  • Dress in layers for changing weather conditions.
  • Camera optional (note: this is not a photography‑focused tour).
  • Gratuities are not included but are greatly appreciated.
A hawk perches on a bare tree branch against a white sky, looking to the right. The tree is mostly leafless, with thin, outstretched branches.

What Participants Say

Nancy and Amanda did a great job. I was very impressed with the extent of their knowledge. I couldn’t believe how much wildlife we saw.- Jeanne, DE
We had so many highlights I could not choose one. We were able to view so many animals it exceeded our expectations.- Mary Ann
It was a fantastic day!! Piper our guide was full of knowledge and enthusiasm. Even though wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, we saw So many. I think we saw 9 bears including cubs. We saw several coyotes, a badger, elk, and of course bison. Our stops were perfect. The pace was great. We learned so much about the park in a fun and interesting way. Highly recommend! Thank you so much Piper – we will remember this tour for years to come!!- Susan, FL
Brittany was a fantastic guide (and driver). She was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and wonderfully good-natured throughout the tours and taught us so much about the wildlife and geological history of the park. It was an experience we will always remember.- Deb and Fritz
Truly, the experience was everything we hoped it would be, and much more.- Allie P.
Our trip was perfect.- Pinto

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