Southwestern Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Spencer Hoofed Animal Complex

Photographed by Lane Parker, January 27, 2018

1. Spencer Hoofed Animal Complex Marker

Inscription. This complex of hoofed animal exhibits is dedicated in memory of
Anthony A. “Hank” Spencer
Zoo Superintendent – 1942 – 1972 “Hank’s” dedication to the Sacramento Zoo provided numerous improvements during his 30 year tenure. These exhibits, which replace the original 1927 zoo, are a partial fulfillment of his dreams. Dedicated 1976
Sacramento City Council
Philip L. Isenberg, Mayor Callie I Carney • Lloyd G Connelly • Manuel R. Ferrales • Blaine H. Fisher • Robert T. Matsui • R. Burnett Miller • Anne Rudin • Michael S. Sands
Richard L Rathfon, City Manager, to 3-1-76 • Walter J. Slipe, City Manager • Solon Wisham, Jr., Director of Recreation and Parks • William E. Meeker, Zoo Superintendent

This plaque has been donated by Sacramento Valley Veterinary Medical Association

Erected 1976 by Sacramento City Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1976.

Location. 38° 32.3′ N, 121° 30.233′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in

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Southwestern Sacramento. It can be reached from West Land Park Drive. Marker is located in the southwest area of the Sacramento Zoo, on the westernmost path. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3930 West Land Park Drive, Sacramento CA 95822, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Sacramento Valley

and specifically in the Central Valley.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Camp Union Sutterville (within shouting distance of this marker); Sutterville Brewery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Memorial Grove (approx. half a mile away); Sacramento County WW I Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); 1972 Sacramento Canadair Sabre Accident Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); Petrovich Family Playfields

The Marker, with an Eastern Bongo grazing in the background. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Lane Parker, January 27, 2018

2. The Marker, with an Eastern Bongo grazing in the background.

(approx. 1.2 miles away); 4th Avenue/Wayne Hultgren Light Rail Station (approx. 1.3 miles away); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2018, by Lane Parker of San Francisco, California. This page has been viewed 1,270 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 28, 2018, by Lane Parker of San Francisco, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.