Wheeling in Ohio County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Boer and Nubian Goats
Goats use their lips, teeth, and tongue to graze and browse from vegetation. These intelligent creatures are very curious, and they will even stand on their back legs to reach up into the trees for food.
Goats were one of the first domesticated species of animal and are still raised today for their meat, milk, and hair. There are now over 200 breeds of goats!
Meat goats, such as the Boer goats here at the Good Zoo, can weigh up to 340 pounds! Boer is actually the Dutch word for "farmer!"
Other popular meat goat breeds are Kiko, Nubian, Pygmy, Myotonic, and Spanish. The meat of a goat is referred to as cabrito or chevon, depending on when it is harvested.
Erected by The Good Zoo at Oglebay Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Anthropology & Archaeology.
Location. 40° 5.767′ N, 80° 40.014′ W. Marker is in Wheeling, West Virginia, in Ohio County. Marker can be reached from Zoo Circle, 0.3 miles south of Waddington Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wheeling WV 26003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alpaca (here, next to this marker); Saanen Goat and Nigerian Dwarf Goat
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
