Jackson Wyoming Nature & Wildlife

The nature and wildlife in Jackson Hole attracts thousands each year, visitors who love the outdoors and want to experience all that Mother Nature has to offer in Wyoming.

The wild setting of Jackson Hole, the wildlife and surrounding mountains is a unique corner of the rugged west. Here you have the opportunity to get away to view animals and plants that you may never see elsewhere.

• Wildlife Tours
  Take a tour with an experienced guide to learn all about the flora, fauna and wildlife.
• Bighorn Sheep
  The craggy mountains and semi-deserts of Jackson Hole boast many Bighorn sheep.
• Buffalo / Bison
  You’ll thrill to see newborn bison calves in the late spring or early summer.
• Elk
  Jackson Hole is the ideal location to spot elk as they haunt the forests.
• Grizzly Bear
  The grizzly is one of the largest North American animals.
• Moose
  The moose is the largest of the deer family and presents quite a picture-taking opportunity on your travels.
• Antelope
  You can spot these elegant creatures on the open prairie around Jackson Hole.
• Coyote
  Jackson Hole wildlife has never been more portrayed by ancient people than the coyote.
• Eagles
  These predatory birds are symbols of power and courage.
• Geology
  A magnificent skyline awaits you, born millions of years ago by violent seismic activity.
• Gray Wolf
  Wildlife-watchers hold a spotting of a gray wolf as a highlight of their trip.
• Mule Deer
  Watch for these deer with their black-tipped white tails.
• Swans
  Beauty is the word for Jackson Hole swans, caring for their young on the lakes of the area.
• Wildflowers
  Enjoy the multitude of colors of area wildflowers of red, pink, blue, purple and yellow.
• Other Wildlife
  The dramatic landscapes of Jackson Hole support numerous elk, deer, moose, bears and many more.