Meet Our Bison

American Prairie Reserve in Montana maintains a herd of bison that have never been bred with domestic cattle, a rare condition that is crucial for restoring the species to the western landscape. In 2020, American Prairie sent two juvenile female bison to live at the National Zoo. Their genes are valuable because they represent continuing efforts to recover this iconic species and its habitat. One day, they will breed with pure-bred males, and their offspring will become part of a growing herd of American bison. When they first arrived, Lucy appeared especially confident and assertive and tended to be bossy toward Gally, while Gally let Lucy take the lead and was quite shy toward the keepers. As these young bison mature, their personalities may change.

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