Beverly in Toledo in Lucas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Giraffes then and now
The roof of this structure was a part of the original Giraffe House built in 1928. The Giraffe House was the home for giraffes and other hoofed animals including American bison, llamas, ponies and several species of deer, camels and zebras. The structure stood until 1984 when it was razed to make room for the African Savanna.
To see giraffes, zebra and other hoof-stock visit the Africa! exhibit on the north side of the Zoo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.
Location. 41° 37.218′ N, 83° 34.819′ 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 in this post office area: Toledo OH 43609, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Most Bear Species Populations Are Rebounding In The United States (within shouting distance of this marker); Humans And Bears Continue To Share A Fragile Relationship (within shouting distance of this marker); Human expansion in Europe likely led to the extinction of the cave bear (within shouting distance of this marker); Snow Leopard (within shouting distance of this marker); Amur Tiger (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Hand Made Building (about 300 feet away); Horn of dilemma (about 300 feet away); Thomas H. Anderson (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toledo.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 41 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 20, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.