BrushBuck Wildlife Tours

In a destination full of wildlife tour operators, BrushBuck Wildlife Tours stands out for sustained quality. A 4.9-star rating across 537 reviews isn't just good — it's the product of hundreds of families and travelers consistently having experiences that exceeded their expectations. For a family planning a wildlife-focused Jackson Hole trip, this company is worth the investment.

BrushBuck covers the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem with particular expertise in Grand Teton National Park's wildlife corridors. They run tours ranging from half-day explorations of the Teton range to full-day expeditions into Yellowstone's interior. For most families visiting Jackson Hole, the Grand Teton wildlife safari is the natural starting point — it covers the animals most commonly seen in the valley (moose, bison, pronghorn, bald eagles, osprey) while framing the ecology of the entire park.

What distinguishes BrushBuck's guides is the combination of scientific knowledge and storytelling ability. They understand that pointing at a distant animal through a spotting scope is only satisfying for about 90 seconds — what keeps people engaged is the story behind the animal. Why is that moose cow so protective of that willows patch?

Why do pronghorn (the second-fastest land animal on earth) still exist in Wyoming when most of their predators are gone? These are the questions that make wildlife watching intellectually interesting rather than passive.

For kids, the guides' approach of connecting each sighting to a larger ecological story works particularly well. Children who get into a rhythm of asking 'why' and getting genuine, expert answers often leave tours with transformed perspectives on wildlife and nature. It's the kind of thing that sends kids home wanting books about ecology.

Vehicles are equipped with high-quality optics. Morning departures are strongly recommended for wildlife activity. Book ahead, especially in summer.