The plot of most of Yogi's cartoons centered on his antics in the fictional Jellystone Park, a variant of the real Yellowstone National Park. Yogi, accompanied by his constant companion Boo-Boo Bear, would often try to steal picnic baskets from campers in the park, much to the displeasure of Park Ranger Smith.

Is Jellystone Based on Yellowstone?

“Jellystone” obviously was inspired by Yellowstone, but they were worlds apart. Both offered mountains, forests, waterfalls, and geysers. Yet, while Yellowstone epitomized “wild nature,” Jellystone was orderly and predictable. It was nearly always sunny there.

Where is Jellystone Park in the movie?

The forest comes in the Auckland region of New Zealand. The 3D movie was made using a film crew of 200 people. In the middle of the Woodhill forest, a huge Hanna-Barbera set was built where the cartoon movie was shot. Woodhill forest was where the movie shows Yogi Bear's residence.