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Bison of Trexler Nature Preserve

An American industrialist hoped this nature preserve could help save the North American bison.

Schnecksville, Pennsylvania

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The Trexler Nature Preserve is a 1,108-acre park that is owned and maintained by Leigh County. Purchased in 1901 by General Harry Trexler, it was originally Trexler's desire to stock the preserve with big game animals such as bison, elk, and deer.

General Trexler wanted to have a bison breeding program, which has continued to this day. The herd is at 15 strong, the number is kept low, due to the acreage. Each year there are one or two bison born at the Trexler Nature Preserve and other bison are moved to other breeding programs throughout the United States.

The bison pens are available all year round, from dusk till dawn. It is a free exhibit, and the bison are cared for by the Lehigh Valley Zoo staff.

Enter through the zoo entrance, and forge to the river to see these majestic animals. Drive in your vehicle and observe the bison, please stay in your vehicle for the safety of yourself and the bison.

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Bison of Trexler Nature Preserve
5150 Game Preserve Rd
Schnecksville, Pennsylvania
United States
40.657588, -75.628686
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