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The Abilene Zoo is bringing back a beloved animal after more than 14 years. According to the zoo, two American bison will soon call the zoo home. The Abilene Zoo housed bison for years until 2011 ...

A bison will be joined by a breeding female as the Abilene Zoo returns the iconic ruminant to the Big Country.

Jan. 30—ABILENE — Abilene Zoo has announced the arrival of two American bison, bringing one of North America's most iconic species back to the Abilene community. Just one century ago ...

The Abilene Zoo has announced the return of an iconic Big Country symbol, the bison. In a press release, the zoo heralded the bison as one of North America's most celebrated species. "Just one ...