Ober Mountain Wildlife Habitat

Ober Mountain Wildlife Habitat is a mountaintop wildlife encounter in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, accessed by the Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway. Perched at over 3,000 feet elevation in the Great Smoky Mountains, the facility showcases Appalachian and North American wildlife in naturalistic habitats surrounded by panoramic mountain views.

The wildlife habitat features black bears, river otters, birds of prey, and other species native to the Southern Appalachian region. The unique mountaintop setting provides an educational complement to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, introducing visitors to the region’s native fauna in managed settings where close observation is possible.

Ober Mountain Wildlife Habitat holds ZAA accreditation and offers a distinctive wildlife experience that combines animal encounters with the scenic beauty of the Smoky Mountains.