West Brighton on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dr. Patricia O'Connor Halloran
Staten Island Zoo Veterinarian 1942 - 1970
Dr. Patricia O'Connor Halloran was a true pioneer in the field of zoo veterinary medicine. In addition to being the first full-time female zoo veterinarian in the nation she was also one of the co-founders of the American Association of Zoo Verterinarians.
During the 1950's, Dr. O'Connor Halloran helped to lay the foundation for the nation's captive primate breeding program. Her greatest accomplishments was the publication of the book entitled "Bibliography of References to Diseases of Wild Mammals and Birds" a groundbreaking compilation which took ten years to complete.
"Doc", as she was affectionately known among Zoo staff, was a shining example of courage, drive and dedication serving as an educator and mentor to many young people. The Staten Island Zoo staff and community are proud of "our" Dr. Patricia O'Connor Halloran and salute her local and international contributions to the zoo profession.
Erected by Staten Island Zoological Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Arts, Letters, Music • Parks & Recreational Areas • Science & Medicine
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Location. 40° 37.494′ N, 74° 6.887′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in West Brighton. It can be reached from Cover Street west of Glenwood Place, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19 Glenwood Pl, Staten Island NY 10310, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. 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: Arctic Fox / Red Fox (a few steps from this marker); Bald Eagle (within shouting distance of this marker); Vanishing Cats (within shouting distance of this marker); North American River Otters (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodchuck, a.k.a. Groundhog (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Powered by the Sun (about 300 feet away); Ducks (about 400 feet away); Cape Barren Goose
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 933 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
