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Several elk graze on a grassy, rocky hillside under a bright blue sky. Two younger animals are positioned close together in the foreground, with larger, brownish animals lying near logs and trees in the distance.

Prairie Habitat

The great prairies of the American Midwest were once home to gigantic herds of bison. At the North Carolina Zoo, experience our short-grass prairie complete with a herd of bison and elk that can be viewed from four overlooks.

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Habitat Map

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