The William A. Bond Trophy and Game Gallery
Feel “blubber” that helps keep Artic animals cold in frigid temperatures!
Lions, tigers, bears and more await visitors to this incredible animal collection!
This one of a kind collection features animals ranging from the tiny Dik Dik, an antelope that populates the savannahs of eastern Africa, to the mighty Polar Bear that inhabits the frigid Arctic Circle. Learn about these animals and their native habitats as you explore the gallery. This collection of animals from around the world was donated by William “Bill” Bond, a successful rancher who was instrumental in the establishment of the Red River Valley Museum.
Newly remodeled in the fall of 2020, The Bond Gallery teaches visitors the importance of conservation. Discover facts about all 130+ animals in this collection and learn how smart human impact can help endangered animals regrow their population!
Explore the African Savannah and learn about the King of the Jungle!
Interact with displays throughout the exhibit to learn about biodiversity, conservation, and more!
William A. Bond: Conservationist and Hunter
William “Bill” Bond was a rancher, banker and an American big game hunter. His philanthropy is one of the reasons the Red River Valley Museum stands today. A generous donation and the acquisition of his collection of over 130 trophy mounts were instrumental in building our current home.
Bond graduated from the Virginia Military Institute and served in the United States Army in World War II, reaching the rank of major.
After his service in World War II, Bond went on a major hunt every year for the rest of his life. He was the 8th man in the world to have taken all 25 types of North American big game. He received the Dallas Safari Club's Africa Big Game Award in 1969 and 1982, and the club's Outstanding Hunting Achievement Award in 1981.
