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Corona in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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Our rescued pumas

Notes from the Zoo

 
 
Our rescued pumas Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 6, 2022
1. Our rescued pumas Marker
Inscription. Our pumas are siblings that were orphaned in the wild at 6 weeks old. They were rescued by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and cared for by Utah's Hogle Zoo before coming to their permanent home at the Queens Zoo. We're proud to be part of a network of AZA accredited zoos that work with wildlife agencies across the country to rescue orphaned wildlife.
 
Erected by Wildlife Conservation Society.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: AnimalsParks & Recreational Areas.
 
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 40° 44.75′ N, 73° 51′ W. Marker was in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It was in Corona. Marker was on Zoo Path, 0.2 miles north of Zoo Bridge, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Corona NY 11368, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. What's Amazing about this Aviary? (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Rescued Eagles
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Monk Parakeet (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Coyote (about 400 feet away); Bison: An American Icon Saved (about 500 feet away); Pronghorn: Masters of Migration (about 600 feet away); Animals of the Americas (about 600 feet away); Gates of Life (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.
 
Our rescued pumas Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 6, 2022
2. Our rescued pumas Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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May. 14, 2024