Wild Mustang Tours & Wildlife Viewing in Wyoming
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness needed to handle uneven terrain and standing periods during spotting
Overview
Join a 4-hour guided tour through McCullough Peaks to see wild mustangs roam free amid Wyoming’s high-desert landscapes. Experience intimate wildlife viewing and striking mountain vistas.
Wild Mustangs of Wyoming
4 hours • All ages • Maximum per vehicle: 6-8 guests • Season: May-Oct
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About This Adventure
Embark on a captivating 4-hour tour of the McCullough Peaks Wild Horse Management Area, where you’ll explore stunning high-desert landscapes and encounter a unique herd of wild mustangs. With experienced guides, enjoy personalized wildlife viewing, breathtaking mountain vistas, and the chance to witness the beauty of nature in its purest form.
Destination: McCullough Peaks Wild Mustang Area
Recommended for guests who are staying in Cody.
Duration
4 hours
Overview
Join us on a tour of McCullough Peaks Wild Horse Management Area, located about 25 minutes east of Cody, WY. This landscape is a vast, high-desert environment marked on the edges by rocky badlands and views of the Bighorn and Absaroka Mountain Ranges in the distance. Our journey here will pass through expansive sage fields, wind along small springs and creeks, set up viewing stations at ancient watering holes, and traversing rolling grasslands where wildlife such as pronghorn, coyotes, hawks, eagles and songbirds are all present. Our main goal is to find and observe a unique wild mustang herd, with horses ranging in color, size and personality who form fascinating family units living off the land in their wild and untouched state.
Highlights
- Sunrise or Sunset in the Wyoming Badlands
- Wild Horse Viewing Opportunities
- Immersive Prairie Ecosystem Tour
Your exact route and itinerary will be determined by your interests, current wildlife sightings, current weather and road conditions. Our guides are all highly experienced, with thousands of hours in the field, and will expertly tailor your safari to you and your group.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup
- Professional naturalist guide
- Private safari
- Assorted snack basket
- Non-alcoholic beverages (hot and cold)
- Use of UHD binoculars and spotting scopes
Pick-up
We pick up at central meeting points and various hotels throughout the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Your exact pickup time and tour duration will be determined by your hotel location and the season. Please make note of your pickup time and location, and save it for your reference.
Please be ready and waiting in the central meeting location, or hotel lobby, a few minutes before your pickup. Please allow an additional 5-10 minutes for your guide to arrive just in case they are delayed for any reason.
Changes to trip timing may be made to accommodate daylight, or optimum wildlife viewing conditions.
Adventure Tips
Bring binoculars for wildlife spotting
Binoculars enhance your view of distant wild horses and native birds in vast open terrain.
Wear layered clothing
High desert temperatures can fluctuate; layering helps you stay comfortable in the sun and cooler shade.
Stay on designated paths
Protect sensitive sagebrush habitat by following guide instructions and avoiding off-trail wandering.
Carry plenty of water
Dry conditions make hydration critical during your 4-hour outdoor adventure.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Pronghorn antelope
- Golden eagles
History
The McCullough Peaks area was designated as a Wild Horse Territory to protect free-roaming herds intrinsic to Western heritage.
Conservation
Ongoing efforts balance wild horse population health with habitat preservation to sustain this high-desert ecosystem.
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Adventure Hotspots in Cody
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Binoculars
For close-up views of wild horses and distant wildlife.
Sun hat
Protects from intense sun exposure in the high desert.
summer specific
Sturdy hiking boots
Needed for walking on rocky and uneven surfaces.
Water bottle or hydration pack
Keeps you hydrated in dry, arid conditions.
all specific