Bison Calves Born at Fermilab

The grounds of Fermilab in Batavia will be seeing more and more newborn babies from now through June. The 6,800 acre site is home to a herd of American Bison and three calves have been born since the end of April, increasing the herd to 25. At least eight more calves are expected between now and June.

“Fermilab’s first director, Robert Wilson, established the bison herd in 1969 as a symbol of the history of the Midwestern prairie and the laboratory’s pioneering research at the frontiers of particle physics,” Andre Salles, media and community relations specialist at Fermilab said in a written release. “The herd remains a major attraction for families and wildlife enthusiasts.”

Those who want to visit the new-born bison can do so for free, but will need a valid photo ID to enter the site. Visitors should enter through the Pine Street entrance in Batavia or the Batavia Road entrance in Warrenville. Summer hours are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week.

Up to date information can be found at www.fnal.gov or by calling (630) 840-3351.

More information about Fermilab’s bison herd can be found here.