Yellowstone: Ultimate Wolf & Wildlife Safari

Track wolves, bison, elk, moose and other iconic wildlife amid the snowy splendor of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem—the best place on the planet to spot a wolf in the wild.

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.

Feel the wonder of meeting wild wolves with a Nat Hab traveler as she journeys through Yellowstone's vast winter landscape, and experience the power of travel to teach us about the world and fill our souls during humble encounters with wildlife

Originally presented August 15, 2024
Fall is an exciting time in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. As autumn arrives, mammals rev into high gear in preparation for winter. Bears gorge on food, a phase known as hyperphagia, fattening up in advance of hibernation. Elk, bison, and moose begin to rut, when males aggressively attempt to dominate other males in order to earn the right to mate. Science communicator Charlie Reinertsen explores how the season impacts the wildlife we hope to see on Nat Hab’s Hidden Yellowstone & Grand Teton Safari.

Originally presented July 12, 2024
You've likely heard the phrase "lone wolf" used to describe someone with a strong individualist streak. But while individual wolves sometimes temporarily strike out on their own, the majority live in family groups called packs—a trait they share with us! Expedition Leader and wolf biologist Aaron Bott breaks down the complex social behaviors of wolves, including their family dynamics, maturation, reproduction and pup rearing. Find out what it means that wolves are considered a cooperative breeding species, and learn the life history of some of Yellowstone's famous wolves.

Originally presented July 2, 2024
Want to get wall-worthy images of wildlife on your next nature outing? Professional photographer and Expedition Leader Charlie Reinertsen shares tips for capturing stellar shots of even the most fleeting animal encounters, illustrating his talk with his own wildlife photos from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem: bison, black and grizzly bears, wolves and more. Get Charlie’s advice on camera settings and composition techniques, photo gear recommendations, and ideas to improve your wildlife photography while enjoying your time in nature.