Top Jackson Wildlife Encounters in 2026

Maximize your wildlife-spotting opportunities by getting off the road and onto the water on this 13-mile float trip down Jackson’s serene Snake River. Glide through the Snake River Range and Gros Ventre Range with views of the snow-capped Tetons. Look out for bald eagles, ospreys, beavers, river otters, and maybe even moose and elk, while your guide introduces the area’s ecology and geology. Blankets are provided for cooler days and times.

Explore Bridger-Teton National Forest on a horseback-riding tour from Moran, about 35 miles (56 km) from Jackson. Take in views of the Teton Range and Grand Teton National Park as you ride up into groves of Aspen trees. Choose from 2- or 4-hour rides, or enjoy dinner rides through the picturesque forest led by experienced guides.

On this relaxing rafting trip from Jackson Hole, drift down a scenic section of Wyoming’s wildlife-laden Snake River, where moose, deer, river otters and eagles can all be seen from your raft. Be sure to bring your camera to photograph any wildlife that appears on the banks, and also capture the stunning landscape extending out from the Tetons.

Grand Teton National Park offers some of America’s most spectacular wildlife, including grizzlies, wolves, elk, moose, bison, antelope, bighorn sheep, and bald eagles. Beat the crowds and enjoy 360-degree viewing on this small-group tour with a naturalist wildlife guide in a custom vehicle with a roof hatch and a window for everyone. Swarovski scopes and binoculars ensure great visibility, with iPads to help you learn more about what you’re viewing.

Explore the wonders of Yellowstone National Park on a full-day family adventure. Watch Old Faithful erupt, view wildlife in Hayden Valley, and marvel at the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. With expert guides leading the way, enjoy a comfortable and educational experience designed for families. This tour includes breakfast, lunch, and all-day snacks, while providing opportunities for short walks and photo ops to truly immerse yourself in the beauty of nature. - Full-day tour of Yellowstone National Park with expert guides - Includes breakfast, lunch, snacks - Family-friendly with thoughtful pacing for all ages, accommodating up to 10 guests - Enjoy scenic stops, wildlife viewing, and iconic attractions like Old Faithful and bubbling geysers

This small-group tour gives you the best shot at viewing Grand Teton National Park's wildlife at sunset. With the guidance of your host, find the best spots for seeing animals such as bears, bison, eagles, and moose. National Park entrance fees, dinner, and round-trip transportation from Jackson Hole hotels are included.

Teton Tour Guides is a professional guide service specializing in interpretive and scenic tours in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National parks. With over 30 years of experience guiding people into the backcountry of the Rocky Mountains TTG makes it easy to experience the Mountain, Rivers, wildlife, and historic wonders of the Jackson Hole. Our goal at TTG is to make the Rocky Mountains and its national parks accessible to all visiting Jackson Hole and the surrounding areas. We use comfortable high end high roof Ford Transit Explorer vans outfitted with big comfortable leather seats cup holders, wireless headphone and PA sound system. Every seat in the van has a window so no one will miss out on the incredible views or Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. All TTG tours are private tours specializing small groups with an emphasis on flexibility and customization allowing us to maximize our experience in the National parks.

When visiting Jackson Hole, experience an old-fashioned adventure with a dog sledding tour along the Buffalo Fork River, protected land with sweeping views of the river valley and Grand Tetons. Stay warm inside a sled bag as a team of highly trained sled dogs guided by a professional musher pulls you safely along pristine, snow-covered tracks.

Discover the winter wilderness surrounding Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park with a guide to show you some of the best wildlife-spotting areas on this private tour. Learn all about the flora and fauna that make this part of the world their home, and enjoy handy round-trip pickup straight from your accommodation.