Catalina Island isn’t just beaches and trails—it’s home to a mysterious herd of wild bison. Originally brought over for a film nearly a century ago, these massive animals now roam freely. Join us as ...

Bison? On an island? You bet. Catalina's bison are descendants of a small herd brought to the island in the 1920s for a film production. Today, the Catalina Island Conservancy manages the herd of ...

In 1924, during Hollywood’s first golden age, 14 American bison arrived on Santa Catalina Island, 22 miles off the coast of Los Angeles. The animals were to appear in two movies being filmed on ...

Before bison were brought to Catalina Island, their population was decimated across their native roaming grounds. Tens of millions of bison once wandered a range that covered nearly two-thirds of ...

But for the more active visitors to Catalina, there are 165 hiking trails crisscrossing the island with stunning views and special guests: bison. There’s also the Botanical Gardens and a zipline ...

7 places to see wildlife in the U.S. this spring 7 places to see wildlife in the U.S. this spring Bison came to Catalina for a movie 100 years ago. What’s next? Bison came to Catalina for a ...