Bison Keeper Chat - Conservation in Action

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!