If you enjoy witnessing and learning about wildlife in Kentucky, then Land Between the Lakes should top your list of places to visit. With its unique landscape, there is an abundance of wildlife and the variety is captivating. For a truly up-close encounter, head to the Elk & Bison Prairie near the Golden Pond Visitor Center. This enclosed prairie is home to majestic animals and you can have a unique and memorable wildlife experience in Kentucky while driving through the herds that call the prairie home.

If you’ve never spent time in Land Between the Lakes, definitely consider a visit to this naturally diverse area of our state.

Google/Mike Schmidt There is so much to do and see in the area, including fun on the water, hiking trails, and a wildlife experience in Kentucky that can’t be missed at the Elk & Bison Prairie.

This 700-acre enclosure is located near the Golden Pond Visitor Center, where you can purchase tickets for the Prairie.

Google/Ester Valido You can also pay admission at the entrance to the Prairie with cash or check. It is $5 per automobile to drive along the 3.5-mile path through this natural habitat.

This native grassland habitat is just as these animals would have experienced it over a century ago.

Tripadvisor/Ontario76 As you drive along in your enclosed vehicle, you’ll be able to witness herds of bison, elk, and other wildlife all year long.

Every drive and experience is different, but you will very often find the bison coming right up to the road and near the cars.

Tripadvisor/Tnchick Of course, you must be very cautious as you drive through and always give the animals the right of way.

Not that you’ll have much of a choice when one of these majestic bison steps in front of your car.

Tripadvisor/Tnchick Stop and take advantage of being so close to these wild animals. Get a good look and don’t forget to snap a few photos— but do NOT get out of your car!

There are different things to see on the Prairie, depending on which season you visit.

Facebook/Elk & Bison Prairie - Land Between the Lakes In the late spring, you may be able to catch a glimpse — or even an up-close view — of some new, little additions to the herd.

Elk also call this land home, so be on the lookout for some of all different sizes.

Tripadvisor/Savannah M You may be lucky enough to see an elk displaying its gorgeous antlers.

There are other animals to watch for during your visit including wild turkeys, birds, small game, butterflies, and prairie mammals.

Google/Elk & Bison Prairie It’s quite amazing to witness this variety of wildlife as they wander around their natural habitat. Always remember that you are the visitor here, so respect their beauty and strength and go home with plenty of incredible memories.

The Elk & Bison Prairie within Land Between the Lakes is a wildlife experience in Kentucky that you’ll never forget. See these majestic animals as they roam free and enjoy the landscape of our beautiful state. Have you driven through the Elk & Bison Prairie? What was your experience like? Share it with us in the comments!

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There is so much to do and see in the area, including fun on the water, hiking trails, and a wildlife experience in Kentucky that can’t be missed at the Elk & Bison Prairie.

Google/Ester Valido

You can also pay admission at the entrance to the Prairie with cash or check. It is $5 per automobile to drive along the 3.5-mile path through this natural habitat.

Tripadvisor/Ontario76

As you drive along in your enclosed vehicle, you’ll be able to witness herds of bison, elk, and other wildlife all year long.

Tripadvisor/Tnchick

Of course, you must be very cautious as you drive through and always give the animals the right of way.

Stop and take advantage of being so close to these wild animals. Get a good look and don’t forget to snap a few photos— but do NOT get out of your car!

Facebook/Elk & Bison Prairie - Land Between the Lakes

In the late spring, you may be able to catch a glimpse — or even an up-close view — of some new, little additions to the herd.

Tripadvisor/Savannah M

You may be lucky enough to see an elk displaying its gorgeous antlers.

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It’s quite amazing to witness this variety of wildlife as they wander around their natural habitat. Always remember that you are the visitor here, so respect their beauty and strength and go home with plenty of incredible memories.

And for more information on this one-of-a-kind wildlife experience in Kentucky, visit the prairie’s website.

And while you’re in Land Between the Lakes, have another animal adventure with this waterfront horseback riding excursion in Kentucky.

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Address: Elk & Bison Prairie Rd, Golden Pond, KY 42211, USA