Our Visit to Antelope Island

Antelope Island is the largest and most developed island in the Great Salt Lake. With an area of 42 square miles, it is the largest island in the Great Salt Lake, the largest lake in the Western United States, and the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere. Perhaps the most alluring feature of Antelope Island is its unique array of wildlife. The island is most famous for its large bison population. The herd fluctuates between 550 and 700, making it one of the largest publicly owned bison herds in the nation. The Antelope Island bison herd is also recognized as one of the oldest in the country. The Bison were introduced to the island in 1893.
Deer, bobcats, coyotes, many varieties of birds and waterfowl also call the island home. Antelope Island holds populations of pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, and millions of waterfowl. http://www.utah.com/stateparks/antelope_island.htm