The Best Places to See Wildlife in Yellowstone!

Yellowstone is known for all of the geothermal features you can find, like geysers and hot pools. But one of my favorite things about Yellowstone is the amazing wildlife that you will see in this park.
I’m talking you through my favorite places to see wildlife in Yellowstone and what types of wildlife you can expect to see during your visit.
1:07 Yellowstone wildlife viewing safety tips
2:38 Top 3 places to see wildlife in Yellowstone
7:36 Where to see buffalo in Yellowstone
10:06 Where to see wolves in Yellowstone
13:09 Where to see bears in Yellowstone
15:26 Where to see elk in Yellowstone
17:08 Where to see bighorn sheep in Yellowstone
18:10 Where to see moose in Yellowstone
20:09 The best time to visit Yellowstone to see wildlife
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[@robhamilton8993]

We took a Vacation to Yellowstone in 2014. We had a ranger guide with Xanterra named Miyeko who did a fantastic job. She was even born in Yellowstone since her father was a park ranger too. Have you ever heard of her. We are returning again this summer. We stay in the park northern loop. We also stayed in Mammoth Hot Springs hotel one night. We were told to get up early and you can watch all the Elk come down from the mountain into the village. One walked in front of me about 3 feet away. I was photographing him and didn’t realize how close till I heard my wife tell me. I stood still & didn’t move. He walked right by me thankfully 😊

[@DirtInMyShoes]

That is so cool! I'm excited for you to visit again!

[@Debra113]

I was fortunate enough to see wolves in the Slough Creek area. What a thrill!! You're right, the Lamar Valley is the best area for all sorts of wildlife. It's my favorite part of the park. Love your videos!

[@DirtInMyShoes]

Ahhhh so cool! I love seeing wolves in the wild!

[@shadowchaser59]

Thanks looking forward to seeing the wildlife

[@DirtInMyShoes]

I hope you see everything on your list!

[@Jamie-jg1in]

Love it! I'm heading to Yellowstone, Grand Teton & central WY in early July and am SO excited to see wildlife.

[@DirtInMyShoes]

You're going to love it!

[@perezkash]

Your insights are fantastic

[@wayneingram3138]

That boy be havin' mustard leg if that Buffalo charged him.

[@metarus208]

thank you for this Ashley

[@DirtInMyShoes]

Of course!

[@coryharner5306]

Not only is Ash knowledgeable, bubbly and informative she is an absolute smoke show. Keep up the good work.

[@DirtInMyShoes]

Haha thanks :)

[@kissingthehomies]

cory you are a married man and she's just tryna talk about Yellowstone, not the time guy 💀

[@layunflores1074]

new fan !!!!

[@richardthorne2804]

Woo hoo love this video so much. It also sounds like you and i are so similar I absolutely love wolves and make it my number 1 priority when i go to Yellowstone. I am going to take your advice and hit the winter months. I have been to this park so many times I can’t count, but never been there in the winter. Thanks again.

[@DirtInMyShoes]

You will love it!! The wolves are amazing in the winter!

[@dcbates80911]

Glad I found your channel. My wife and I will be heading to Yellowstone in September for five days. We are staying in Gardiner with our focus being the Lamar Valley for wildlife. We almost everything you mentioned except the wolves. My wife loves wolves and ti was our disappointment on the first trip. I was very surprised how many observers with spotting scopes shared the views. This time I will have mine along with all my camera equipment. Another goal will be some Astro Photography so hoping to get some good Milky-way shots. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@DirtInMyShoes]

Of course! I hope you see wolves this time!

[@Jamie-jg1in]

Where do you recommend for viewing some of the more unique species of birds?

[@DirtInMyShoes]

Oh man, I am not a birder at all. Sorry!

[@marieb4]

The wolf following the griz, what a shot! Is that your photo? 😍

[@marieb4]

Haha, you explained later it was. I got excited and commented before finishing the video. That belongs in a frame.

[@kylekislingbury36]

I am headed to Yellowstone in September! Where is the best place to see mountain lions?

[@DirtInMyShoes]

I would talk to the rangers about that one -- I've never seen one in the park, but they are out there!

[@Lohmannken]

Where are the best places to cook lunch in the park? Scenic areas?

[@DirtInMyShoes]

Yellowstone has a lot of great picnic areas!

[@ValentineWildlife]

Where would I most likely see foxes in Yellowstone? Any suggestions? 🦊

[@DirtInMyShoes]

You'll find some good info here: www.nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/red-fox.htm

[@ValentineWildlife]

@@DirtInMyShoes That was extremely helpful! Thank you so much 🙏

[@kylekislingbury36]

Are timber rattlesnakes all over Yellowstone?

[@DirtInMyShoes]

There are rattlesnakes, but I've been to the park many many times and have only seen one once!

[@kylekislingbury36]

Also where is the best place to see coyote and mule deer?

[@DirtInMyShoes]

You'll see deer all over the park. Coyote are a little more difficult, but dusk is a great time to find them!

[@kylekislingbury36]

@@DirtInMyShoes do you have a video about where to look for wildlife in grand Teton national Park? That’s where we are going also( we are going there first). We are staying in Gros Ventre and signal mountain campground in grand teton national park and Madison campground in Yellowstone

[@DirtInMyShoes]

@@kylekislingbury36 I don't :( But the Grand Teton Itinerary on dirtinmyshoes.com has some good info about wildlife watching spots. Have fun!