Meet The Bison Herd of Golden Gate Park - Publication Date |
- May 30, 2022
- Episode Duration |
- 00:13:06
Bison once roamed the West, but settlers hunted them to the brink of extinction in the 19th century. A captive breeding program operated in Golden Gate Park helped the species rebound. Today’s bison aren’t used for breeding anymore, but they remain one of the park’s popular attractions.
Additional Reading:
What's With the Bison in Golden Gate Park?
How Bison are Saving America's Lost Prairie
Buy Tickets for our Japanese Tea Garden Walking Tour
Take a DIY walking tour of Golden Gate Park with our guide
Reported by Jessica Placzek. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz, Sebastian Miño-Bucheli and Brendan Willard. Thanks also to Sarah Rose Leonard, Lance Gardner, Kyana Moghadam, Amanda Font and Rebecca Kao for their help on this series.