Archived BuffaLOVE and moved to the new location so it's no longer in the mud or weeds and it's about 800 feet down the path past the original GC coordinates.
Come see the Buffalo (American Bison) at Shelby Farms Park. There are usually around 15 buffalo roaming the Park each year. The number of buffalo fluctuates as calves are born each spring. The buffalo range is over 50 acres, which gives our herd plenty of room to roam and graze.
WHY DOES SHELBY FARMS PARK HAVE A BUFFALO HERD?
Buffalo played an integral role in the ecological and cultural history of the United States, but for a long time, herds across the country were dwindling in size and number. Conservation efforts were launched throughout the country to help restore the once thriving buffalo populations. Prior to the foundation of Shelby Farms Park Conservancy in 2007, Shelby County Government managed the land. In 1989, the Park’s superintendent, Tommy Hill, brought six buffalo to the Park, and they have called the Park “home” ever since! The herd has grown over the years, and in 2013, SFPC built a new, specially designed range for the buffalo that features a self-filling water trough, hearty native grasses and plenty of shade for hot summer days.
HOW DOES THE PARK TAKE CARE OF ALL THOSE BUFFALO?
Caring for these iconic animals is a big job! The herd consumes 50,000 pounds of hay and supplemental feed each year, and they can drink up to 30 gallons of water per day. Park Rangers dedicate 1,000 hours to caring for the buffalo each year, and periodically bring veterinarians to the Park to make sure the herd is in tip top shape.
The cache is a small silver pill fob hanging nearby. There are lots of muggles around so be stealthy when approaching the cache.