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American Bison

61 destinations · 32 states

Native Range
North America, especially the Great Plains and boreal regions

The American bison looks enormous even when it is standing quietly, and its behavior becomes more interesting the longer you watch. The massive shoulder hump, shaggy mane, and surprisingly narrow hindquarters give the animal a distinctive profile, while the thick winter coat can make the front half look almost oversized. Spend a few minutes near a herd and you may see bison grazing steadily, nudging one another, or rolling in dusty soil. Bulls can be especially striking during the breeding season, when they display their size and may wallow or bellow. Despite their bulk, bison can move much faster than their appearance suggests. Calves are often worth watching too. Their lighter-colored coats stand out against the adults as they follow the herd. At wildlife parks and large zoo habitats, seeing several bison together helps reveal their social side and the steady rhythm of life that once shaped huge stretches of the North American landscape.

American Bison

Where to see American Bison

61 destinations across 32 states

61 destinations

Abilene Zoo

Abilene, TX

Action Wildlife Foundation

Goshen, CT

Adirondack Animal Land

Gloversville, NY

African Safari Wildlife Park

Port Clinton, OH

Aikman Wildlife Adventure

Arcola, IL

Animal Adventure Park & Preserve

Harpursville, NY

Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo

New Braunfels, TX

Bailiwick Animal Park & Riding Stables

Catskill, NY

Bear Country USA

Rapid City, SD

Bearizona Wildlife Park

Williams, AZ

Bergen County Zoo

Paramus, NJ

Big Joel's Safari

Wright City, MO

Bramble Park Zoo

Watertown, SD

Brights Zoo

Limestone, TN

Buttonwood Park Zoo

New Bedford, MA

Caldwell Zoo

Tyler, TX

Cameron Park Zoo

Waco, TX

Cape May County Park & Zoo

Cape May Court House, NJ

Catoctin Wildlife Preserve

Thurmont, MD

Chahinkapa Zoo

Wahpeton, ND

Charles Towne Landing Animal Forest

Charleston, SC

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Cleveland, OH

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

St Paul, MN

Dakota Zoo

Bismarck, ND

Detroit Zoo

Royal Oak, MI

Elmwood Park Zoo

Norristown, PA

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

Glen Rose, TX

Gatorland

Orlando, FL

Great Plains Zoo

Sioux Falls, SD

Henry Vilas Zoo

Madison, WI

Hollywild Animal Preserve

Wellford, SC

Keystone Safari

Grove City, PA

Lazy 5 Ranch

Mooresville, NC

Lee Richardson Zoo

Garden City, KS

Lone Elk County Park

St. Louis, MO

Minnesota Zoo

Apple Valley, MN

Montgomery Zoo

Montgomery, AL

Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch

San Antonio, TX

North Carolina Zoo

Asheboro, NC

Oklahoma City Zoo

Oklahoma City, OK

Pueblo Zoo

Pueblo, CO

Red River Zoo

Fargo, ND

Riverside Discovery Center

Scottsbluff, NE

Roger Williams Park Zoo

Providence, RI

Six Flags Great Adventure

Jackson Township, NJ

Southland Safari

Yuma, TN

Tennessee Safari Park

Alamo, TN

The Buffalo Zoo

Buffalo, NY

The Wilds

Cumberland, OH

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

West Virginia State Wildlife Center

French Creek, WV

Wild Florida Adventure Park

Kenansville, FL

Wilderness Trails Zoo

Birch Run, MI

Wildlife Prairie Park

Hanna City, IL

Wildlife Safari

Winston, OR

Wildwood Zoo

Marshfield, WI

Wilstem Wildlife Park

Paoli, IN

Wisconsin Deer Park

Wisconsin Dells, WI

Yellowstone Bear World

Rexburg, ID

Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary

Red Lodge, MT

Zoo Idaho

Pocatello, ID

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