North Bridgeport in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Domestic Goats
People have kept goat herds for more than 10,000 years.
They originated in Central Asia and are now found worldwide.
The many breeds of domestic goats vary in color, shape and size. The largest breeds can weigh up to 250 pounds, while the smallest weigh only 20 pounds.
Males are larger than females and usually have beards and a strong scent. Both males and females may have horns.
Goats provide milk, cheese, meat, wool and leather. Worldwide, more people get milk and meat from goats than cows. Goats primarily eat grass but can consume other vegetation as well. They survive on very sparse, dry, thin growth that would not sustain most other grazers. These highly adaptable animals can survive in the wild on islands such as the Galapagos and Hawaii.
Erected by Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Anthropology & Archaeology.
Location. 41° 12.717′ N, 73° 10.848′ W. Marker is in Bridgeport in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut. It is in North Bridgeport. It can be reached
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Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Fairfield County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Miniature Horse (here, next to this marker); Barred Owl (within shouting distance of this marker); Guinea Hogs (within shouting distance of this marker); Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo's Big Cow (within shouting distance of this marker); American Alligator (within shouting distance of this marker); Domestic Cattle (within shouting distance of this marker); Dexter Cattle (within shouting distance of this marker); Roaming Birds (within shouting distance
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
