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🌿 Nature SpotsPanevėžysEasy access
European Bison Reserve Pašiliai
Panevėžys district, Panevėžys1-2 hoursBest: Year-round
A breeding reserve for European bison (wisent) near Panevėžys — one of the few places in Lithuania where you can see these magnificent animals, Europe's largest land mammal.
The European bison (wisent) breeding reserve near Pašiliai is one of the few places in Lithuania where you can observe Europe's largest land mammal. These magnificent animals, which once roamed the forests of the entire continent, were driven to near-extinction in the 20th century.
Lithuania's bison population has been gradually rebuilding through breeding programs, and the Pašiliai reserve offers visitors the chance to see these impressive animals in a semi-natural forest setting.
Why Visit
See Europe's largest land mammal in a Lithuanian forest. The bison are impressive and their conservation story is inspiring.
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Visitor Tips
- 1The bison are most active in morning and evening
- 2Keep a safe distance — these are large, wild animals
- 3Binoculars help for viewing from observation points
- 4The reserve is small but well-managed