Center of reproduction bison Berehomet

In Bukovina restore the bison population. Ecological and educational and research center of the play acting bison population in the village Beregomet. Its main task - to grow a young bison for release in the environment for the spread of this species in Bukovina. For now, these animals are on the verge of extinction and are listed as endangered.

In the center was the only bison

First settled in the center of male weighing about 800 kg, which bought the village Khmilnyk Vinnytsia region. Subsequently, there also acquired female. They were called in February and Martha. However, now there remained only Martha since February died two months ago from the disease. When environmental-educational center will be a new male is unknown, because the question rests on the lack of adequate funding.

Bison live in the aviary area of ​​1.6 hectares, which is surrounded by a fence higher than two meters. In the future they plan to buy at least 10-15 individuals who dwell in the enclosure area of ​​80-100 hectares. Releasing bison in a natural environment they want from approximately 2020.

Save bison population, whose numbers decreased dramatically in Ukraine, is one of the priorities of local authorities. Experts have developed a program aimed at the protection of bison from poachers and increase their numbers. Earlier in the Carpathians bison population lived large, but by 1923 they destroyed.

How to get on the tour at the heart of bison in Berehomet

Hours: eco-educational center on the reproduction bison population is open to visitors from Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 18:00.

By prior arrangement Center staff also give tours on weekends. Guided tour - 5 USD for children`s ticket and 10 USD - adult.

To get here you can on your own car or buses that go from Chernivtsi.