Custer State Park Bison Center
Completed in 2022, the Bison Center brings the story of the North American bison to life in a dynamic and engaging space.
Project Summary
The Bison Center at Custer State Park educates visitors through dynamic interpretive displays, telling the origin story of the park’s bison, herd management and the annual Buffalo Roundup and auction. The Center attracts new visitors to the park, as well as provides a reason for visitors to stay in the park longer, increasing visitation and ensuring the park remains a premier vacation destination in western South Dakota.
2M+
Visitors to Custer State Park per year
$500,000
Private donations raised
by the foundation
1,300+
Custer State Park Bison Herd
“Custer State Park has played a key role in bison conservation for over a century.This one-of-a-kind center will allow the park to tell its story and educate future generations on the importance of the bison.”
Kristi Noem, Former South Dakota Governer
