Tiny Baby Bison Zooms Around Yellowstone — And It’s the Cutest Thing You’ll See All Week

When you think of zoomies, your mind might go to your dog darting around the living room or a kitten chasing its own tail. But zoomies aren't just for pets — wild animals have their adorable bursts of energy too.

That’s what Sophia witnessed firsthand at Yellowstone National Park. While admiring a peaceful herd of bison, she noticed one tiny calf stealing the spotlight. The baby suddenly began sprinting around in circles with pure joy, its little legs working overtime. It was a moment so sweet she had to share it.

You can watch the video of this joyful bison baby running zoomies with all its might:

@sophia.bringsthunder When the park ranger says “Welcome Home” Shoshone Homelands ❤️🦬 #yellowstonenationalpark #babybuffalo #bison #indigenoustiktok ♬ original sound - 🍀

As the baby ran, its mom stood nearby like a true bodyguard, keeping a close eye. You could almost hear her saying, “Okay, okay — go wild, but don’t go too far!”

“This is honestly one of the cutest things I’ve seen in the park,” Sophia captioned the video. “He looked so proud of himself after!” [tiktok]

The video not only delighted viewers online, but also sparked an unexpected discussion — about bison vs. buffalo. Did you know they’re not the same? While many use the names interchangeably, bison have that characteristic shoulder hump and are native to North America, while buffalo roam parts of Africa and Asia.

Yellowstone’s bison, in particular, are special. These magnificent animals once teetered on the brink of extinction. Now, thanks to conservation, Yellowstone is the only place where bison have lived continuously since prehistoric times. That’s part of what made witnessing this little calf so meaningful.

“You can just feel the wild energy in him,” one commenter wrote. “It’s like he knows this land is home.”

And yes — if you’d like to learn more about bison, you can dive deeper on the official Yellowstone website here.