Wheeling in Ohio County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Saanen Goat and Nigerian Dwarf Goat

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 22, 2022

1. Saanen Goat and Nigerian Dwarf Goat Marker

Inscription.
Dairy goats include breeds such as Saanen and Nubian. Despite their small size, Nigerian Dwarf goats are occasionally utilized for their milk.

Goat's milk can be used in many ways ranging from specialty cheese and ice cream to soaps and lotions, as well as drinking and cooking.

In recent years, pet goats have become increasingly popular. Nigerian Dwarf and African Pygmy are popular breeds due to their small size, even temperament, and playful personalities.

They are also raised as therapy animals for nursing homes and hospitals.

Fun Fact
Goats have rectangular pupils which allow them to see more than 320 degrees around themselves!

Erected by The Good Zoo at Oglebay Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Anthropology & Archaeology • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 40° 5.766′ 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 at or near this postal address: 432 Zoo Cir, 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. Boer and Nubian Goats (here, next to this marker);

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Alpaca (here, next to this marker); Llama (here, next to this marker); Species Survival Plan (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Chinese Goral (within shouting distance of this marker); How The Zoo Grew (within shouting distance of this marker); Snow Leopard (within shouting distance of this marker); Eastern Box Turtle (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wheeling.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 22, 2022

2. Saanen Goat and Nigerian Dwarf Goat Marker

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 373 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.