Smithsonian National Zoo in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Meet Our Bison
Our bison came to the Zoo from the American Prairie Reserve in Montana when they were about one year old. They were part of a herd of pure bison, animals that have never been bred with domestic cattle. These animals' genes are valuable! One day, they will breed with pure males: their offspring will be part of a new, larger herd of American bison.
The land that makes up the American Prairie Reserve was without bison for more than 120 years until the species was reintroduced in 2005. The Reserve's goal is to have the largest conservation herd of bison in the world. The animals you see today represent continuing efforts in the recovery of this iconic species and its habitat. The Zoo is grateful to the American Prairie Reserve for the gift of our bison—and for its dedication to restoring our nation's bison population.
Erected by Smithsonian Institution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment. A significant historical year for this entry is 2005.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 55.902′ N, 77° 3.134′ W. Marker was in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It was in Smithsonian
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. A different marker also named Meet Our Bison (here, next to this marker); Are They Bison or Buffalo? (here, next to this marker); Bison and the Land (a few steps from this marker); And Then There Were (Almost) None (a few steps from this marker); Bison and the National Zoo (within shouting distance of this marker); The Scoop on Poop (within shouting distance of this marker); Feeding Times at the Zoo (within shouting distance of this marker); It's Our 125th Birthday! (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced by the linked marker.
Also see . . . American Prairie Reserve Site. (Submitted on June 6, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 293 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
