Beverly in Toledo in Lucas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Skeldon Plaza

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 7, 2023

1. Skeldon Plaza Marker

Inscription.
This plaza commemorates the vision and many contributions of Frank Skeldon and his son, Phillip the first modern directors of The Toledo Zoological Gardens. Under their leadership, the Zoo was transformed into an internationally renowned world-class institution. Their dedication ensured that the Zoo would be recognized as a place where generations of Toledoans and other visitors would come to learn about and enjoy the magnificent creatures that share the earth with us.

Frank Skeldon Zoo Director 1922-1948
Phil Skeldon Zoo Director 1953-1980

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 41° 37.192′ N, 83° 34.902′ W. Marker is in Toledo, Ohio, in Lucas County. It is in Beverly. Marker can be reached from Amherst Drive south of Anthony Wayne Trail (Ohio Route 25), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 327 Amherst Drive, Toledo OH 43614, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thomas H. Anderson (a few steps from this marker); Amur Tiger (within shouting distance of this marker); Snow Leopard (within shouting distance of this marker); Human expansion in Europe likely led to the extinction of the cave bear

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Humans And Bears Continue To Share A Fragile Relationship (about 300 feet away); Most Bear Species Populations Are Rebounding In The United States (about 300 feet away); The Toledo Zoo - Celebrating A Century of Adventure (about 400 feet away); Giraffes then and now (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toledo.

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 7, 2023

2. Skeldon Plaza Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.