Bison Reserve
"Dragoș Vodă"
Meet the giants of the Carpathians
Here you can see the mighty European bison (Bison bonasus) – a symbol of the Carpathians, successfully brought back to Neamț – in a controlled habitat and, more and more often, in the wild. The setting is generous: 11,500 hectares of forests and clearings north of Vânători-Neamț, home also to bears, red deer and roe deer.
Come with patience and leave with stories.
How to visit
Visitor enclosure (~4 ha)
Safe for families with children. Watch bison up close as they graze and rest.
Acclimatisation enclosure (~180 ha)
Guided tours and observation from a distance. A real chance to spot bison roaming through the forest.
Experiences
•Wildlife watching at sunrise/sunset (soft light, active animals)
•Walks through clearings with ponds (Bison, Red Deer and Roe Deer ponds)
•Nature photography: tree lines, morning mist, bison silhouettes
Access & when to come
Location
North of the DN15B road (Vânători-Neamț ↔ Pipirig), close to Târgu Neamț. Follow the "Rezervația de Zimbri / Dragoș-Vodă" signs.
When to come
May–June: fresh green and young animals
September–October: autumn colours
Timing: early morning or towards evening
Simple rules
•Keep a good distance (at least 50 m from free-roaming animals)
•Don't feed the animals, don't fly drones, keep your voice down
•Proper footwear, binoculars, water
•In winter – warm clothing
Nearby (a full day in the Neamț area)
Monasteries
Sihăstria, Sihla, Secu – peace and history
Neamț Citadel
+ Ion Creangă House (Humulești)
Scenic drive
Bicaz Gorges & Lacu Roșu (DN12C)
The rebirth of a legendary species
After meeting the giants of the Carpathians, see the region from a different angle with the Piatra Neamț cable car