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""Fantastic! I had been there about 6 and 8 years ago and was so impressed with all your improvements. It is nice to see a business put some money back into it and for the benefit of the animals. I recommend this to every one and can't wait to come back next year! Go Bear Country!!!!!!""

Sue Van Allen
Woodbury, MN


"We visited your park while vacationing in July. All we can say is WOW!!! That was awesome and well worth the money. We were able to get some unbelievable pictures to show everyone back home. If we ever get the chance to travel out there again, we will definitely make that one of our stops again."

The Fontaines
Swansea, MA


"My wife and i were there a couple years back and LOVED every inch of it, even as hot as it was!...we tell others all the time because we think its so great and are trying to get my in-laws down there as well! we live in calgary, alberta, canada, and your place is worth the trip alone!...thanks and feel free to write or whatever anytime!...scott... "

Scott Burtts
Calgary, Canada


"We recently visited Bear Country USA and had a great time. It was well worth the cost. We loved the baby bears. Thank you for a great time! "

Mary Belohlavy
Harvard, IL


"In july 2007, I had the privilege of visiting South Dakota for a month. At the time my best friend was living in Rapid City. I got the chance to visit all the great sites. Since returning home, I have been waiting for the chance to return. While in Rapid City, I got the chance to visit Bear Country. When telling friends & family about it, the best way I could describe the experience, it was like a drive thru zoo, only better."

Demetria Allen
Mcgehee, Arkansas


"I came to visit my sister in August in Rapid City and she brought me to your park and I was amazed by all the animals and the park its self on how you maintain the settings for each animal. Was a surprise to see the little white buffalo,and also the Mt Lion cub Savannah. I will be back and I will make sure to stop and enjoy your park again. Thanks Rusty"

Rusty Mason
Rogersville, TN


""We visited in May 2001 on our way to Mt Rushmore. Being from Australia where we don't have bears they were the main attraction for us. But everything was wonderful. We just never expected to see the bear nursery. OMG, I stood in the sun for 1.5 hrs and just couldn't tear myself away. They are the cutest little balls of fur I have ever seen. We have some amazing animals here and they too are cute, Koalas, Wombats, but I guess anything that is different and you don't see becomes really special. I will always remember our visit to Bear Country USA as something really special. I could come back just to be enthralled by the cubs that lift your spirits and can't help but put a huge smile on your face and leave you feeling so much better than when you arrived. Well done ... I just wish you opened earlier in the year.""

Barb & Neil Perryman
Melbourne, Australia


"20 years ago my parents decided to visit South Dakota. My mother insisted we go to Bear Country. Out of all my childhood memories I must say Bear Country is by far one of the most memorable! I vividly remember the one bear who walked up to the back of our car. Out of all my friends I can honestly claim to be the only one within a few feet of a bear! Now that I am older, married with kids of my own. I anticipate the day I can bring my family to Bear Country USA."

ViKy
Texas


""Visited Bear Country whilst on our way to Mt Rushmore (Touring for two weeks in Mid West). Nearly didn't get to Mt. Rushmore; spent so much time watching the animals - fantastic.... What you have done and provide for visitors is exceptional. To see so many animals 'close up' was brilliant. Wish we were staying in the area longer as we'd be back each day.. THANKS (Hope we can visit again in the future)""

Bob & Annie Brown
Durham, UK


""Being a native of South Dakota, I love to accentuate the great things to do while visiting the state. This fall, I'm bringing my girlfriend with me, and this is one of the ""must do"" activities. If you love wildlife, and exotic animals, may I make a suggestion? Take a day and visit Bear Country and the Reptile Gardens (they're just a couple miles apart) and you'll be blown away that this area has such world class displays of animals! Don't miss it, skip Mt. Rushmore instead! (just kidding!)""

Wade Honey
Louisville, KY


""You don't have to be a tourist to enjoy Bear Country USA! I commute past the park everyday, and everyday I look for the baby bears in the trees and giggle when I see them stacked up! This year, I became a ""Season Pass Holder"" and it's the best gift I've given myself. When I'm having a bad day, I stop and go through the park - it's amazing how uplifting the visits can be. I have also taken advantage of the ""Pass"" and treated all of my out-of-town visitors to tours through the park - it's a highlight for everyone's visit, and I have to mention all the perks of being a season pass holder - special events just for us - getting to play with the baby bears - winning animal art - I truely feel like I am a member of the Bear Country USA family. If you are from this area - think about become a ""season pass holder"" - you won't regret it. Thanks Bear Country USA!""

Kari Kelting
Hill City, South Dakota


"My family and I visited back in the late 70s during one of our east to west coast military moves. To this day I still tell the story about the Bison crossing the road.. it was so neat to see the large male Bison stop traffic so all of the herd could cross behind him.. it was so neat and a memory I have treasured to this day!"

Kevin Buickerood
McKinney Texas


"I went to Bear Country U.S.A with my 4-h group and it was sooooooooooo awsome got tons of photos.We stayed in south Dakota for 6 days June 25- July 1. Thanks again for the fun."

Alissa
Wisconsin


""I just wanted to say ""Thank You"" for a wonderful experience. My Mother (age 80), said that was the best part of her whole vacation, and I agree. Also all the staff were just great. Thank you again. ""

Linda Galusha
Pueblo West, CO


""June of 07 was my time in Bear Country and from now on it will always be on the vacation list of sites to visit. A big Thank You goes out to the Casey family for such a fine park for the animals and vistors to experience. Next Year the granddaughter will find out about Bear Country and enjoy the beauty of the area, the BEARS and all the animals. papa will be there watching and enjoying also. Thank you ""DOC"", may BEAR COUNTRY be there forever and a day so all can enjoy. thank you Robert and Margo""

Robert Johnston
Kansas City, Missouri


"My husband and I went to Bear Country U.S.A. while we were staying in Rapid City for our honeymoon. It was great! The animals all looked very peaceful. We have many pictures of all the wildlife there and my most interesting memory was being able to be a part of the animals every day life. To drive through their home and watch them move around was awesome. Thank You for having such a wonderful place!"

D. Swenson
West Fargo, ND


"My husband and I thought this was going to be a tourist trap, but a friend made me promise to visit. I am so glad that I did! It was an amazing visit. We saw huge Elk, moutain lions, wolfs and bears. We were lucky enough to see a wolf chasing a bear...I think they were playing!"

BB
Austin, Texas


""I have to tell you that your zoo was amazing! We were passing through SD on our way to the Grand Canyon. We decided to go through although my husband thought it was going to be a waste BUT we had our dog with us and it was something we could do together! WELL his words were this beats the bronx zoo anyday! The animals look wonderful and it was so clean! We Loved the "kitten" Pumba I believe his name was! Thanks for making it possible to enjoy wildlife in its real habitat!""

Kristen Ross
West Nyack, NY


"Visited Bear Country July 31, 2006 and enjoyed seeing the animals up close especially the bears. Watched the baby bears and had to force ourselves to leave. Could have spent the whole day with just the baby bears watching them play. Your staff is very customer service oriented. "

Everett & Becky Paeper
Alta, IA


"We visited in the fall of 2001 and my husband and I distinctly remember hearing a man speak from what sounded like a bullhorn saying "sir, please keep all body parts in the car and roll your window up". It was directed to my father, and of course the man had to repeat it several times. We didn't dare say anything at the time but we sure laugh about it often. It was very refreshing to see animals in a more natural habitat and able to roam more freely rather than caged up in a zoo. Never seen healthier looking bears!"

Londgren Family
Laporte, MN


"Our Family are South Dakota natives.This year we went to visit family and had the joy of visiting the park. It has been almost 20 yrs since I have been there. It was awesome and brought back great memories."

Katharine Sherwood
Apache Junction, Arizona


""My family and I went to Deadwood, SD for a vaction in October and on our way up to Mount Rushmore we stopped at Bear Country USA we loved it and we told all our friends and family how much fun we had. The pictures we took take us back to the car ride through the park and all the exciment and how nervous we were when the bears would circle the cars. We loved Bear Country USA and will go back soon."

Laura
Savage, MN


"My 3 year old son and I participated in the Bear & Bruin Camp during the Summer of 2005. The staff were excellent! The attention and activities that were provided by the staff were wonderful, definatley a worth while experience."

Angi K.
Deadwood, SD


"This was an absolute amazing experience! We enjoyed our visit and wanted to say THANK YOU for allowing us to view animals this close! We will be back! :-)"

The Lamson Family
Couer D'Alene, Idaho


"Every year, my children and I visit relatives in Rapid City, and Bear Country is always one of our first stops. We never tire of it, and have more pictures of Bear Country alone than of all our vacations put together. Thank You for such a wonderful place! "

Marie
Nebraska


""It's a completely wonderful, interesting and a tremendous place to be in. My sons Goviin and Kuhen had a great time."

Suriya Sinnadurai
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


"Bear country was just wonderful we went around 10 or 11 a.m at feeding time and seen almost all animals active. Watching bears sworm around the cars I don't think my 3 kids have ever had such a great time at one place! Seeing bears like this is way more of a natural way then viewing them in a zoo. Keep up the great work and providing a excellent fun filled family educational plus entertaining atmosphere. Thanks!"

Snyder Family
Iowa


""The Scouts had a great time at Bear Country USA. They have never been that close to bears before. The Scouts I had with me were the older Scouts that have backpacked in Yellowstone Nation Park, and Philmont, New Mexico and have been on canoe trips to Boundary Water going deep into Canada. At night they have always had to put their food in bear bags and hang them high in the trees so the bears could not get at it. In all those trips we never had a bear in our camp. After seeing your bears, close up, and see how big they were, one of the Scouts in the back seat of my pickup said ""Holy cow, now I know why we hung the bear bags"". After we drove through the Wildlife Park we stopped at the snack bar and walked through the exibits. The hardest part of the day was getting the Scouts away from the baby bears and back in the cars. (You have a great wildlife Park) We spent a week in the Black Hills, the main reason for the trip was to bike the Mickelson Trail, but the highlight of the trip was Bear Country U.S.A.. That night, after we ate, while sitting around the camp fire we drank a Pepsi Cola toast to you and your Wildlife Park. On behalf of all the Scouts and Adults from Troop 554 Littleton, Colorado, I want to thank you very much for allowing us to visit your Wildlife Park. Thanks again, Assistant Scoutmaster BSA Troop 554""

Rick Brentrup
Littleton, Colorado


"Hi, your website is relly amazing! My mom gave me permission to write to you!! My friend Bailey and I LOVE wolves. I hope you get some more pictures of wolves!!!!! I will definetly tell people about this place I'm shurly coming back!!!!!!!!!!!"

Amber
Sarasota, Florida


"I toured Bear Country 14 years ago, at age 14. I will be back this year with my husband, 4 yr old daughter and 2 yr old son. I still remember how awesome it was, and want my family to have the same great memories!"

Christi Guinard
Idaho


"My wife and my self took a vacation in 1994. As luck had it we drove past your park, It look like something we would like to see. It was the best part of our vacation. This year we are planning on bringing our kids with this time... Thank you"

Rick, Tammi Lane
Sauk Rapids, Mn


"All we can say is awesome! The absolute favorite part of the entire trip! The bear cubs were so entertaining. We could have watched them play for hours. The black bears wandering across the road as we drove thru were amazing! I would definitely recommend Bear Country USA to all my friends! Thank you for a wonderful afternoon!"

Darren & Tracy Hopper
Rockwell City Iowa


"We had the opportunity to visit Bear Country during our trip to SD for the Black Hill Overdrive car show. What an awesome experience! It is something we will NEVER forget. We are already planning our next trip in about 3 years. Bear Country will be on the top of our to-do-list! I think I could sit and watch the baby bears all day long. I was able to take some awesome pictures to put up in my family room (totally decorated in a BEAR theme) WOW! Loved it! Don't miss out on going here, very well worth it!"

Brenda
Rocky Ford, CO


"I was there just this past May and I absolutely loved everything about Bear Country. I have been there before...but it just keeps getting better...thank you for having a place for everyone to enjoy nature without seeing their heads on some wall. "

Donnita Duncan
North Fort Myers, FL