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!
This is Bearizona! A wildlife park that allows you to see bears and other wildlife living in a natural habitat.
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The park allows you to slowly drive three miles through the natural forest in William 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!
Bearizona/Yelp It’s a bit like Jurassic Park but without the dinosaurs that can stomp on your car.
During the drive 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!
Taylor Bennett/Flickr 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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In the winter months, don’t forget to stop by to see the incredible light displays at night! This park comes alive in a completely different way.
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Bearizona is located at 1500 East Route 66 in Williams. You can find details about hours, admission, and special events on their website or Facebook page.
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It’s a bit like Jurassic Park but without the dinosaurs that can stomp on your car.
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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.
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Pretty amazing, isn’t it? If you’ve had the opportunity to visit Bearizona before, be sure to let us know how your experience was!
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 in The Unique Park Everyone In Arizona Should Visit At Least Once.
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