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

Our twin Andean bear cubs were born on July 28, 2021

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 6, 2022

1. Our twin Andean bear cubs were born on July 28, 2021 Marker

Inscription. Of the seven Andean bears born in North American zoos since 2013, five have been born at the Queens Zoo: Bjorn in 2016, Ben and Brienne in 2019, and our two new cubs.

Erected 2021 by Wildlife Conservation Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is July 28, 2021.

Location. 40° 44.634′ N, 73° 50.932′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Corona. It can be reached from the intersection of Zoo Bridge and Zoo Path, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Zoo Bridge, Corona NY 11368, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

the Western Hemisphere,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Andean Bear (here, next

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to this marker); We're Working to Save Andean Bears (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Our twin Andean bear cubs were born on July 28, 2021 (a few steps from this marker); Zoos Working Together (within shouting distance of this marker); Thick-billed Parrot (within shouting distance of this marker); Can This Bird Be Saved? (within shouting distance of this marker); A Natural Nest (within shouting distance of this marker); An Outstanding Partnership (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Andean Bear (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 6, 2022

2. Our twin Andean bear cubs were born on July 28, 2021 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.