Wild Yellowstone Escape

In 1995, more than a century after the gray wolf was eradicated from the Yellowstone region, it was reintroduced to America's first national park. As wolves began to thrive again in their native habitat, so, too, did controversy. Watch this short film to learn more about the conservation challenges faced by Yellowstone's wolves.

In honor of International Wolf Day, Expedition Leader Aaron Bott explores the biology and behavior of wolves, from close-knit family groups to how the species communicates, hunts and raises pups. Discover how 80 years of scientific research has reshaped our understanding of wolf behavior, moving beyond outdated notions of "alpha" wolves and toward a more accurate understanding of cooperation and complex social bonds. Learn how these new findings inform conservation and help shift public perception of one of Earth’s most misunderstood predators.

Explore the best of America’s first national park on a compact adventure packed with outsized experiences! Expedition Leader Jake Richards introduces our new 5-day Wild Yellowstone Escape, an expertly guided adventure that showcases Yellowstone’s iconic wildlife—grizzlies, wolves, bison, elk—along with its legendary geothermal features. Learn about wolf tracking in the Lamar Valley; see where we stay and find out what to pack; and get a peek at our custom-designed North American Safari Cruisers, which feature pop-top roofs for 360° wildlife viewing.

You've likely heard about the effect reintroducing wolves into Yellowstone has had on elk populations and on the ecosystem as a whole. But what about other predator-prey relationships? Brooke Mitchell talks with wildlife biologist Jack Rabe about the impact of cougars on America's first national park. Learn about the biology of these elusive felines—also called mountain lions or pumas—and how they interact with other predators, and discover some of the conservation challenges surrounding them.