The plains bison has a special place in our hearts and also a significant symbol for Manitoba. Here you will find some great information on the history of the plains bison in North America and here at home in Manitoba.

Here is an artical by the Manitoba Historical Society on the early conservation of the Bison. Click HERE for the artical.

A buffalo from the early herd at Assiniboine Zoo, circa 1915.

An artical from Canadian Bison.ca discussing origin theories of the Bison. We beleive that like the First Nations of North America the bison have been here long before the time of the Asian land bridge. Click HERE for the artical.