Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, Nature reserve with restored prairie in Jasper County, Iowa, United States.
The Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge spans over 5,000 acres of tallgrass prairie and wetlands, providing habitats for numerous native species.
Established in 1990, this refuge transformed land previously intended for a nuclear power plant into a protected area for native ecosystems.
The Prairie Learning Center organizes educational programs and field trips to teach visitors about local ecology and wildlife conservation.
Visitors can explore five walking trails, a 4.5-mile bike path, and take a five-mile auto tour through bison and elk enclosures.
The refuge maintains a herd of 62 American bison and 19 elk within an 800-acre enclosure, recreating historical prairie conditions.
Location: Jasper County
Inception: 1990
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/neal_smith
GPS coordinates: 41.57540,-93.27390
Latest update: June 14, 2025 14:03
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