Tour Days Only

Tuesdays	09:00 AM – Noon
Thursdays	09:00 AM – Noon
Saturdays	09:00 AM – Noon

You can drive around the Maxwell Wildlife Refuge whenever you choose, every day of the week, as the refuge is open 24/7

Tram Tour Tickets

To purchase tickets, you must first select the day of the tram tour or the event you wish to attend. This will lead you to that specific calendar date where you can purchase your ticket(s).

Adults 12 and up	$ 15.00
Children 4 to 11	$ 7.50
Children under age of 3	Free

Educational Group Tours

Visitors’ Reviews

Name: Mountain Man Fall Rendezvous
Start: 2024-09-20T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-09-22T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Maxwell Wildlife Refuge

    
 
 
        
   Steven Ward 
 2023-06-21
 
 
  I former worked there maxwell for 1 year.  I love there
  
 
       
   Judi O'Brien 
 2023-06-12
 
 
  Baby Bison!  It was beautiful and worth drive.
  
 
       
   Gene Morse 
 2023-06-10
 
 
  Incredible stewards of the Bison and Elk...
  
 
       
   William Baldwin 
 2023-05-22
 
 
  Great experience. Did the baby bison tour.
  
 
       
   Danny Swafford 
 2023-05-15
 
 
  Enjoyed the 45 minute tour. Saw several bison, 2 elk at a great distance.  Elk more visible during winter.
  
 
       
   Maggie Clark 
 2023-05-11
 
 
  our favorite part of our road trip! loved seeing the bison up close!
  
 
       
   Anna Dyer 
 2023-05-11
 
 
  SO AMAZING!! Thank you so much for bringing us on such a beautiful and informative tour of your herd. We couldn’t believe how closely we got to observe the bison. I have so many great pictures of them and seeing the red dogs was the cherry on top.
  
 
  
  
 
 
   Google rating score: 4.8 of 5, based on 220 reviews

FAQs & Rules

Can we bring food and beverages on the tram ride?

We ask that food be left at the tour center until the trip is finished, however drinks are permitted.

Can I bring my pet (S) with me on the tram?

Pets are not allowed on the tram journey, so please leave them at home or in your vehicle.

Is there wheelchair access on the trams?

You can board any of our trams with only two simple steps. We also have a wheelchair ramp, with space for up to two wheelchairs. Make sure the front desk is aware that you will require the wheelchair ramp.

Can I drive inside the refuge without joining a Friends of Maxwell tour?

Yes, MWR is open 24/7 and free to drive through on your own.

Will I observe any an imals if I drive through on my own?

When driving through MWR on your own, your odds of spotting wildlife are 50/50 chance because there are only 2 acres of main road where wildlife can cross at any time.

In terms of acres, how big is MWR?

Roughly 2,600 acres of wildlife prairie.