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Broken Wagon Bison is located in Hobart, Indiana, near the small town of Wheeler. This bison ranch, open since 2003, is a fun and educational experience.
Tours
Tours are offered every Saturday at 11am and 2pm from June through September. They cost US$10 per person (as of December 2023).
The first half hour features a lecture by the owner about the history and uses of bison, along with an explanation of how the ranch works. We learned how the bison population was depleted to near extinction because of hunting in the 1800s, and why they’re mistakenly called buffalo.
The next half hour or so consists of a hay ride into one of the fields where the bison will run right up to the tractor while the owner feeds them. Some of them come when called by name!
After the tour, you have the opportunity to buy bison meat and souvenirs in the gift shop. If you’re not taking a tour, the store is open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 5pm year-round.
