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

Why Are These Rocks Important?

Photographed By Jason Voigt, December 30, 2021

1. Why Are These Rocks Important? Marker

Inscription.
Grizzly Ridge exemplifies how the Saint Louis Zoo combines its innovative exhibit history and dedication to animal welfare to create a state-of-the-art habitat, which helps us provide the best care for our animals.

Modern Habitat
In the 1920s, the Saint Louis Zoo was among the first zoos in the world to replace barred cages with open-moated habitats.

Historic Rock
This back wall is the original rockwork cast a century ago from limestone palisades along the Mississippi River near Herculaneum, Missouri.

Erected by Saint Louis Zoo.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Natural Resources • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 38° 38.188′ N, 90° 17.428′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Forest Park. Marker can be reached from Government Drive. Marker is located at Saint Louis Zoo, in "The Wild" section. 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. Grizzly Bear (here, next to this marker); Now and Then: Where You Can Find Bears (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Grizzly Bear (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Swan Goose (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Saint Louis Zoo Friends Association (about 500 feet away); Threats and Solutions (about 500 feet away); Saint Louis Zoo 2004: Gateway to the Animal World (about 500 feet away); Missouri: The Show Bee State (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Regarding Why Are These Rocks Important?. While admission to the Saint Louis Zoo is free, some extras (parking, exhibits, etc.) are not.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, December 30, 2021

2. Why Are These Rocks Important? Marker

Marker is located at the grizzly bear section at Saint Louis Zoo.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 30, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.