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Friday, Jun 4, 2021

New Bison Calf Joins Herd

The bison herd at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park in Ashland has grown by one — a calf born on May 11. Visitors can see the auburn-colored calf roaming Bison Plains with mom and the herd.  Bison calves will turn dark brown a few months after birth, the same time their characteristic hump and horns start to grow.  Since its opening in 1998, the Wildlife Safari Park has played a key role in conserving bison and educating the public about the critical challenges... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Friday, Jun 4, 2021
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Tuesday, Oct 8, 2019

Experience the New Bison Overlook and Nature Play Exhibits at Wildlife Safari Park

Wildlife Safari Park has opened its new Bison Overlook and Nature Play Area. The addition allows visitors to exit their vehicles and walk onto an ADA accessible raised platform, putting them eye-to-eye with North America’s largest mammal.  The 600-square foot viewing deck overlooks the 40 acres of woodland hills and open grasslands that make up the Bison Plains. A full-size bronze sculpture of a mother bison and her young calf greet guests at the entrance of the viewing deck... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Tuesday, Oct 8, 2019
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Monday, Aug 5, 2019

Bison Calf Born in May

The bison herd at Wildlife Safari Park in Ashland has grown by one—a calf born on May 27. Visitors can see the auburn-colored calf roaming Bison Plains with mom and the herd. Bison calves will turn dark brown a few months after birth, the same time their characteristic hump and horns start to grow. Since its opening in 1998, Wildlife Safari Park has played a key role in conserving bison and educating the public about the critical challenges impacting the native species—the... Read More
Posted by Andrea Hennings at Monday, Aug 5, 2019
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