Fairmount Park in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Trumpeter swan

Cygnus buccinator

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 25, 2022

1. Trumpeter swan Marker

Inscription. Trumpeter swans are found throughout North America. They live in shallow ponds, lakes, rivers and wetlands. Over the past two decades, their population has made a significant comeback, thanks to the reintroduction and recovery efforts of zoos and wildlife agencies.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment.

Location. 39° 58.326′ N, 75° 11.789′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Fairmount Park. Marker can be reached from North 34th Street (U.S. 13) south of West Girard Street (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia PA 19104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Diversity Makes All the Difference (within shouting distance of this marker); Sebastopol goose (within shouting distance of this marker); Domestic Duck Breeds (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pigeon Brainpower (about 300 feet away); Domestic Sheep Breeds (about 300 feet away); Philadelphia Zoo Wins 2007 Top Exhibit Award! (about 300 feet away); The Solitude (about 300 feet away); Domestic Goat Breeds (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 25, 2022

2. Trumpeter swan Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.