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Newsroom Lehigh Valley Zoo Sep 27, 2024 |
LV ZOO MOURNS THE LOSS OF BIG BOY, MALE BISON
(Schnecksville, PA) – The County of Lehigh, in conjunction with Lehigh Valley Zoo, is deeply saddened to announce the passing of 20-year-old male Bison, Big Boy. Big Boy was born in the Trexler Nature Preserve in May 2004 and served as the leader of his herd for the majority of his life. In his role as patriarch, he fathered over a dozen offspring, some still in the herd and others who have moved on to different herds.
Members of LV Zoo’s animal care staff note that in his youth, Big Boy was often seen running energetically through the preserve, using his horns to toss aside tree limbs as he roamed. In his later years, he spent much of his time grazing and calmly roaming around the range. Big Boy will be dearly missed by staff and guests who admired him over the years. In zoological settings, Bison may reach up to 25 years old.
### As a member-supported non-profit organization, Lehigh Valley Zoological Society was founded in 2004, but it has been treasured community landmark for centuries. Located in the Lehigh Valley’s Trexler Nature Preserve, the mission of the Lehigh Valley Zoo is to connect its community with nature to empower people to protect wildlife. We have achieved our mission and educated more than five million people. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the Lehigh Valley Zoo hosts year-round, family-friendly events and activities, educational programs, and camps. To learn more about Lehigh Valley Zoo, we invite you to visit our website, www.lvzoo.org, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. — SmartFun—
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LV ZOO TRAFFIC ALERT: GAME PRESERVE RD CLOSED STARTING MONDAY, August 25th
Starting Monday, August 25th Game Preserve Rd will be closed due to a PPL utility upgrade project. This closure will last for about 3 weeks. This impacts access from Rt. 309 only. Guests arriving via Rt. 100 are not affected.
DETOUR FOR RT. 309 TRAVELERS:
Trucks/Buses (Both Directions): Use Mill Creek Rd (1.8 mi before/after Game Preserve Rd), continue 2.1 mi, turn left on Game Preserve Rd, then right into the Zoo.
Cars Only (8’2” limit): Use Orchard Rd → Old Packhouse Rd → Ruheton Hill Rd → Game Preserve Rd, then enter Zoo. Please follow the posted detour signs.
VIA RT. 100:
Northbound: Kernsville Rd → Horseshoe Rd → Weidasville Rd → Game Preserve Rd
Southbound: Kistler Rd → Game Preserve Rd