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.

Animals
Habitat Map
The North Carolina Zoo and hiking trails will operate on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, January 29, opening at 11 a.m. This delay may be extended further for staff and guest safety based on conditions on site (reassessed daily). Please check our social media pages for more updates!