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Wildlife Loop Road

Custer, SD
Ranked #3 of 22 attractions in Custer
4.5 of 5 stars 59 Reviews
Type: Scenic Drives
Activities: Driving
Traveller Description: The wildlife loop road is pretty cool, it's to be done slowly.....take in the scenery and look for animals.  You may only see a small group of... more »
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Cedarville
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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Our first time through it the buffalo were far off. The burros were right up close and friendly though. We also saw a coyote and got a good picture of it. Lots of wildlife and good times, Our second time through we were able or happened to get in the midst of a couple hundred as they moved across the... More

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW
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We saw herds of buffalo, and some babies. Some right up to the road. Coyote, white tail deer, and famous mooching donkeys! (Bring apples). Loved it! More

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Sugar Grove, Illinois
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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A must see if you are in the area. Great photo opportunities with all the wildlife. More

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Luray, Virginia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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After reading many reviews we decided to travel the loop in the evening before dinner. It was the perfect time. We ran into tons of wildlife. We saw 4 different herds of buffalo, prairie dogs, burros, and deer. We had to wait for two buffalo herd crossings which to us was awesome. We were able to get tons of pictures.... More

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Southlake, Texas
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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Definitely do this loop at dusk--and drive slowly! Lots of wildlife. More

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Rapid City, South Dakota
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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This drive will take you right up close and personal with Bison, Antelope, Burros, and all kinds of wildlife living in Custer State Park. More

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Belle Fourche, South Dakota
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
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The wildlife loop is fun to visit... you see so much stuff and the kids have a blast. More

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Vermillion, South Dakota
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
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You won't see as much natural wildlife as you do in the Black Hills National Forest, but it's a view worth driving for. It's beautiful. More

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Madison
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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This is a wonderful place to see lots of very impressive wildlife. The visitor center staff were very helpful in predicting where the animals would be, and what safety precautions to take. We benefitted from having our binoculars and camera handy at all times. More

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Wall, South Dakota
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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Easy ride through some rugged and beautiful country. Lots of prairie animals to be seen More

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