A rugged herd of American bison, once filmed galloping across Walt Disney’s Golden Oak Ranch, found a new home—and a second act—at William S. Hart Park in Newhall on this day in 1962, thanks to a generous donation by Disney himself. On April 16, 1962, eight buffalo—some of the largest, toughest, and most expensive animals in the Hollywood film industry—were ...

The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks) announced this morning the death of the 20-year-old “Watashne,” the bison. Watashne had been ill for several weeks and was carefully monitored and under special veterinary care. “We grieve the loss of Watashne, who was part of our beloved bison herd at Hart Park,” said LA County ...