Bubby the Bison

Elmwood Park Zoo’s Official Mascot

Bubby's Story

Years ago, Bubby the Bison lived at the Elmwood Park Zoo. As the youngest of all the bison, he was selfish, rambunctious, and very messy. The rest of the bison became fed up with Bubby and asked him to leave the zoo. They said that he could return once he learned how to respect both the environment and his peers. Bubby began to travel the world, in search of a place where he could fit in.Throughout his journey he learned many valuable lessons about conservation and the importance of being courteous to others. When he made his way back to Elmwood Park Zoo, Bubby impressed not just the bison, but all of the zoo’s animals with his generosity and care for the environment. It was then decided that Bubby would be the official mascot of the zoo so that he could share his newfound knowledge with everyone who visits.

Take Bubby Home

What’s the next best thing to hanging out with Bubby? How about taking home your very own Bubby plush?! Take a lil’ Bubby with you on all of your adventures when you purchase a Bubby doll in the zoo’s Nature Shop.