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Drive the 11-mile Wildlife Drive aboard the Roaming Bison for a guided, climate-controlled safari through a 15,000-acre urban refuge. Ideal at dusk, this two-hour tour concentrates sightings of bison, raptors, and wetland birds with expert interpretation.
Drive the 11-mile Wildlife Drive aboard the Roaming Bison for a guided, climate-controlled safari through a 15,000-acre urban refuge. Ideal at dusk, this two-hour tour concentrates sightings of bison, raptors, and wetland birds with expert interpretation.
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Operated by The Wild Source · Commerce City, Colorado
Late-afternoon light flattens the prairie and the Roaming Bison vehicle hums down the gravel of the 11-mile Wildlife Drive. Wind tugs at grasses that push back like a crowd as the guide eases the vehicle toward a distant hump of dark muscle—bison feeding against the skyline. Raptors wheel overhead, and a marsh nearby hisses with ducks taking flight.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal walking required beyond short Visitor Center loops
The guided safari is approximately two hours and meets at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Visitor Center parking lot by the solar panels and EV chargers.
Children are welcome; infants must sit on an adult’s lap. Service animals are permitted—check in advance with the operator for specifics.
Stops are controlled by the guide; you may disembark at designated viewing spots, but always follow safety instructions to avoid disturbing animals.
The tour is described as physically easy and the climate-controlled vehicle accommodates most mobility levels—notify the operator of any access needs when booking.
The refuge occupies land that was historically used for chemical and military manufacturing; extensive remediation and habitat restoration over decades enabled its conversion to a national wildlife refuge.
Ongoing restoration and strict visitor protocols protect habitats while interpretation emphasizes the site’s recovery; stay on designated routes to minimize disturbance.
The Wild Source operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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