Lehigh Valley Zoo announces changes to its bison herd
- Lori Lee WGOLV
- Mar 11
- 1 min read
WGOLV.COM The Lehigh Valley Zoo has announced updates regarding its bison herd.
According to an announcement from the zoo, visitors of the Trexler Nature Preserve will now see bison foraging and exploring separate pastures, on either side of the road, for the safety of the herd. 🦬
In September of 2024, the passing of the patriarch bison, Big Boy, resulted in a shift of herd dynamics as the remaining males attempted to determine who would become the next leader.
Photo courtesy Lehigh Valley Zoo
Bison social structure is maintained by a dominant bull that leads the herd, according to the zoo. Other males in the herd live in a hierarchical structure; one in which each male is subordinate to those above him.
After observing the herd for the past five months, LV Zoo’s Animal Care staff determined the need to intervene and manage the heard in two separate groups to ensure the health and safety of each individual member.
The herd of 14 bison is now being cared for as two herds of seven bison.
Read more here from the Lehigh Valley Zoo: https://bit.ly/BisonHeard