As part of Buffalo Week, an Abilene Zoo zookeeper is heading to the Buffalo Gap Historic Village to share an inside look at bison conservation! Learn about the history, care, and preservation of these iconic animals, from their millions-strong herds across the Great Plains to their near-extinction in the 1800s—and the efforts to bring them back today.

Discover fascinating facts about bison behavior, diet, and their crucial role in ecosystems, straight from the experts who care for them. Then, be sure to visit the Abilene Zoo to meet Uno, the zoo’s newest bison resident, and see conservation in action!

Step into the world of bison conservation at the Abilene Zoo’s Bison Keeper Chat, part of Buffalo Week! Join our expert zookeeper as he shares insights into the history, care, and preservation of these iconic animals. Learn how bison once roamed the Great Plains by the millions, their near-extinction in the 1800s, and ongoing efforts to restore their populations today.

Get an up-close look at Uno, the zoo’s newest bison resident, and discover his role in conservation efforts. From their diet and behaviors to their impact on ecosystems, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for Texas’ largest land mammal.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with a living symbol of the American West—visit the Abilene Zoo and experience bison conservation in action!

Step into the world of bison conservation at the Abilene Zoo’s Bison Keeper Chat, part of Buffalo Week! Join our expert zookeeper as he shares insights into the history, care, and preservation of these iconic animals. Learn how bison once roamed the Great Plains by the millions, their near-extinction in the 1800s, and ongoing efforts to restore their populations today.

Get an up-close look at Uno, the zoo’s newest bison resident, and discover his role in conservation efforts. From their diet and behaviors to their impact on ecosystems, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for Texas’ largest land mammal.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with a living symbol of the American West—visit the Abilene Zoo and experience bison conservation in action!