Looking to have a wild time this weekend that is also family-friendly? That can be tough to find but we do know of at least one park in Williams, Arizona that gives you the chance to see some incredible creatures and have the experience of a lifetime! Welcome to Bearizona Park, a little-known wildlife park in Arizona.

This is Bearizona! A wildlife park in Arizona that allows you to see bears and other wildlife living in a natural habitat.
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This park allows you to slowly drive three miles through the natural forest in Williams to observe a variety of wildlife doing all kinds of things in a natural habitat.
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The drive starts here. Buckle up, make sure your windows are clean and up, and keep your doors locked! It's a bit like Jurassic Park but without the dinosaurs that can stomp on your car.
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Speaking from experience when my family and I drove through here, it was like a self-driven safari. Not only did the kids have fun but we adults did, too!
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During the drive through this bear park in Williams, AZ, you'll get to animals native to Arizona going about their usual day. You'll find some just hanging out...
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...napping...
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...snacking...
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...and playing!
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If you prefer having someone else drive, you can opt to hop aboard the bus tour, which can also allow you to feed select animals and get an unobstructed view from the huge windows.
The park also hosts shows and events, such as the Birds of Prey show that allows you to learn about and see a variety of birds up close.
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If your kids (or you) are hoping to get a little more friendly with the animals, you can at Fort Bearizona. Here, you can see some of the animals in a more traditional zoo-like setting and even pet some in the Barnyard!
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Take a look at this video by @SwiftyTravels:

Pretty amazing, isn’t it? If you’ve had the opportunity to visit Bearizona Park AZ before, be sure to let us know how your experience was! The Bearizona Wildlife Park in Arizona is located at 1500 East Route 66 in Williams. You can find details about hours, admission, and special events on the Bearizona website or the Bearizona Facebook page.

If you want to read about another incredible wildlife park in Arizona, you’ll want to check out Out of Africa Wildlife Park in Camp Verde. You can read more about it in The Unique Park Everyone In Arizona Should Visit At Least Once.

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Wildlife Parks In Arizona

Melissa M. | September 30, 2023

What are some other wildlife parks in Arizona?

Other wildlife parks in Arizona include the following:

  • Out of Africa Wildlife Park in Camp Verde is home to numerous exotic animals. This was another fun place my family and I visited. We went on a safari and were able to feed a giraffe from the open-air tram along the way.
  • Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park in Litchfield is a small, underrated zoo. My son was young when we came here but I remember we had a blast feeding the giraffes here as well.
  • Keepers of the Wild Nature Park in Valentine offers safari tours and is home to a variety of rescued exotic animals
  • Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary in Prescott is a 10-acre park by Willow Lake. Each animal that lives here has been rescued.

 

What are some of the animals that are native to Arizona?

Among the animals that are native to Arizona are the following:

  • Coyotes are abundant here. I’ve even seen them out and about in the city.
  • Javelina. These animals look like pigs or wild boars but are actually collared peccary.
  • Rattlesnakes. Abundant in the desert, they can sometimes be found in yards. 
  • Wild horses can be found around the Lower Salt River Valley as well as the Tonto National Forest. They are absolutely beautiful!
  • Desert cottontail rabbit. These are also abundant. I always see them in my yard.
  • Black bears which you can see at Bearizona!

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