May 23, 2013
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French blood for bison Kraansvlak
Three bison bulls from the nature reserve Réserve Biologique des Monts d'Azur in the south of France are introduced to Kraansvlak on May 22nd. The French bulls will bring new blood
May 13, 2013
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Early baby-boom this year
After the delightful news of the birth of the first bison calf last week, there is more news from the herd. A second calf is born!
May 7, 2013
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First bison calf of the year
The first bison calf of the year is spotted on May 7th! She was spotted during fieldwork. The little one and her mother are doing fine and already met up with the herd. The calf
April 17, 2013
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Oldest bison cow dies
The oldest cow of the herd died at the beginning of this week. She was watched more closely as her condition diminished in comparison to the rest of the herd. Her fat reserves were
April 2, 2013
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Bison frequently watched
The extensive check-up of the condition of the bison in March indicated that they were in good shape at the end of the winter period. Now that the winter is lasting longer than
March 19, 2013
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Bison in good shape
Before the official start of spring, the annual check-up of the animals was done. Under the supervision of veterinarian Mark Hoyer, the animals were checked to see how their health
February 14, 2013
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Many visitors check out the bison
Many visitors have gone for a walk in bison territory the last few months. The last half year of 2012, more than 500 visitors have been on an excursion in Kraansvlak. Most of them
January 16, 2013
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Bison to see from path and to follow via social media
The new year started well for the bison in Kraansvlak and for their visitors. The first weeks after the opening of the wisentenpad, the herd has scarcely been seen in the
November 9, 2012
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Grand opening wisentenpad
The official opening of the wisentenpad took place by Mr. Johan Remkes, provincial governor Noord-Holland, and Mr. Niek Meijer, mayor of Zandvoort on Friday November 9th. About
February 10, 2012
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Update successful wisentpilot Kraansvlak
As it has been a while since the latest news was posted on this English website hereby an update about the pilot which is still carried out in the Kraansvlak area with great
August 13, 2009
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A fourth wisent calf has been born!
In the Dutch national park Zuid-Kennemerland for wisent calves were born this summer. They were the first calves to be born in the wild since in april 2007 several wisent were
June 18, 2009
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A third wisent calf has been born!
At the beginning of June, another wisent gave birth to a calf. The first days she was separated from the rest of the group, but after a week the young mother and her calf rejoined