Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

George Philip Vierheller

1882-1966

Photographed By Jason Voigt, December 30, 2021

1. George Philip Vierheller Marker

Inscription. The first director and devoted builder of this zoo.

Serving from 1919 to 1962, he unselfishly gave of himself to the renown of big institution and his city.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 38° 38.034′ N, 90° 17.329′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Forest Park. Marker can be reached from Government Drive. Marker is located at the Saint Louis Zoo, in front of the Primate House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Government Dr, Saint Louis MO 63110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Watch Our Conservation Efforts Grow! (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Watch Our Conservation Efforts Grow! (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Watch Our Conservation Efforts Grow! (about 500 feet away); Historic Hill (about 500 feet away); Saint Louis Zoo Friends Association (about 600 feet away); Welcome to Forest Park (about 600 feet away); Our Endangered Gorrillas (about 700 feet away); Threats and Solutions (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Regarding George Philip Vierheller. While admission to the Saint Louis

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Zoo is free, some extras (parking, exhibits, etc.) are not. During the Covid-19 pandemic, reservations are required to visit the zoo.

Also see . . . Saint Louis Zoo (official website). (Submitted on December 30, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed By Jason Voigt, December 30, 2021

2. George Philip Vierheller Marker

Photographed By Jason Voigt, December 30, 2021

3. George Philip Vierheller Marker

Statue of Vierheller can be seen on the left, in front of the Primate House at Saint Louis Zoo

George Philip Vierheller statue and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, December 30, 2021

4. George Philip Vierheller statue and marker

Close-up

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 30, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.