Help Bring the Iron Hoof Bison Reserve to Life

Help Build the Iron Hoof Wildlife Reserve - A Legacy of Land, Animals & Community

Hi there, we’re the family behind Iron Hoof Bison Ranch in Iowa.

We raise bison the way they were meant to live, with freedom, respect, and care for the land. Our ranch is built on the belief that animals, people, and nature can thrive together.

Now, we’re building something bigger than a ranch.

We are creating something wild, meaningful, and lasting in the heart of Iowa; a place where families, schools, and nature lovers come together. Iron Hoof Wildlife Reserve will feature a treetop skybridge experience, a large rustic playground, petting zoo, pavilion, picnic areas, and much, much more; all built with conservation, education, and community at its core.

We're building the Iron Hoof Wildlife Reserve; a 30-acre experience where education, restoration, and recreation come together. This project will attract eco-tourism, provide hands-on education, and create memories for generations.

Your support helps us bring it to life! Your donation directly supports this vision. Whether you're a local business, a family, or a passionate supporter of wildlife and education, there's a place for you at Iron Hoof.

What Will This Reserve Include?

We’ve planned out the full layout, and here’s what your donation will help fund:

Bison Enclosure – $253,000

Petting Zoo Area – $31,500

Accessible Walking Trails – $18,500

Treetop SkyBridge Viewing – $497,000

Playground & Picnic Area – $38,000

Visitor Center – $87,500

Pavilion & Event Space – $47,000

Parking & Infrastructure – $115,000

Total goal: $1,126,000

We know that’s a big number, so we’re starting with $100,000, which will allow us to:

Begin fencing and prep for the Bison Enclosure

Break ground on the SkyBridge and trails

Lay the groundwork for everything that comes next

Why This Matters

We believe in the power of nature to heal. We’ve seen it on our ranch, and we want to share that with the world.

Your donation directly supports this vision. Whether you're a local business, a family, or a passionate supporter of wildlife and education, there's a place for you at Iron Hoof.

This reserve will be a place where:

Children learn where their food comes from

♿ Families with all abilities can enjoy nature together

Land is restored, not replaced

Wildlife has space to roam and thrive

This isn’t a zoo. It’s not a theme park.

It’s an invitation to reconnect with the land and the animals that shaped it.

This is real. We’re ready. The only thing missing is you.

Help Us Make This Dream a Reality

Whether you donate $5 or $500,000, you’re part of building a space for wildlife, education, and future generations.

Your donation goes directly to building the reserve.

Every post driven, every fence line laid, every step forward, you’ll be part of it.

Thank you for believing in this dream.

The Iron Hoof Family