Yellowstone: Ultimate Wolf & Wildlife Safari

Have questions about Yellowstone? We've got answers! We've compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions about wildlife, weather and more.

Learn about bison herds, wolf packs and the other incredible wildlife you'll encounter on your Yellowstone safari. 

Brush up on your photography skills before your Yellowstone adventure with these tips from our Natural Photographer blog.

Take our quiz to put your knowledge to the test, then share it with your family and friends to see who knows the most about this national treasure!

Find out the typical weather conditions and climate in Yellowstone National Park during the winter season. 

Check out this helpful checklist and packing guidelines with gear and clothing recommendations for your Yellowstone winter safari.

—By Lavanya Sunkara
Thanks to conservation efforts, the endangered wolf is now making a comeback. On August 13, the world celebrates these gorgeous animals on International Wolf Day to pay homage to their crucial contributions and bring attention to their plight.

—By Megan Brief
Watch Nat Hab’s 'The Big Bad Wolf' and Read on for an Exclusive Interview with the Film’s Co-Producer—Wildlife Biologist, Aaron Bott.

—By Michelle Peters
Let's take a look at the top places to see wolves in Yellowstone and learn why winter is the best time to spot them.

—By Joel Centano
From spying the park’s largest and most powerful megafauna to its most colorful microscopic organisms, here’s a glimpse of the top wildlife experiences to look forward to on a Yellowstone safari.

—By Megan Brief
The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is home to the largest concentration of mammals in the lower 48 states, a fact that its moniker, “North American Serengeti,” refers to.

—By Cathy Brown
The best place to wolf watch in Yellowstone is during dusk and dawn in Lamar Valley, where the aptly named Lamar Canyon Pack is often the most visible.

—By Laura Kiniry
Yellowstone’s “American Serengeti” is a nod to East Africa’s ecosystem of vast open plains, savanna and woodlands that is home to a drizzling array of wildlife.

—By Emily Goodheart
Before your visit, here are some fascinating facts you may not have known about the wildlife, natural wonders and storied past of this beloved national park.

—By Nat Hab Expedition Leader, Benj Sinclair
One week of “assisted searching” on a small-group tour is all you need to prepare yourself for a lifetime of Yellowstone treasure hunting, right at the edge of the road.

—By Laura Kiniry
How do we stop our grasslands from disappearing and instead, save and maintain them for future generations?

—By Joel Centano
From gaining a deeper understanding of these iconic creatures to getting wild with them in Yellowstone National Park, here are five of our favorite ways to commemorate the monthlong event.

—By Michelle Peters
Winter is a pristine time in the Lamar Valley and the rest of the park, a time when nature enthusiasts can commune with the landscape and feel the raw authenticity of a winter wildlife safari.

—By Megan Brief
Every resident animal, plant and microbe species in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem evolved over millions of years to endure the extreme elements.