Wishing our girl Wendy the best National Bison Day 🦬 Once roaming North America by the tens of millions, bison were pushed to the brink of extinction in the late 1800s due to overhunting and habitat loss. Thanks to dedicated conservation efforts by Indigenous communities, wildlife organizations, and zoos like ours, their populations have made an incredible comeback! Why are bison so crucial to our ecosystems? 🦬 Their grazing patterns create homes and food for prairie dogs, black-footed ferrets

Ask us about bison conservation and how we’re working with partners to restore herds. 🦬 Once nearly gone, bison are making an incredible comeback across Canada. It’s proof that collaboration and care for nature go hand in hand. Read more about this work and the importance of bison! ➡ https://ow.ly/Bigv50Q37J9 #ParksCanadaConservation #NationalBisonDay | Parks Canada