Balboa Park in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Dr. Harry M. Wegeforth

Photographed by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret), April 23, 2025

1. Dr. Harry M. Wegeforth Marker

Inscription.
From Earth's far distant reaches he brought the beasts of the soil the birds of the air and the life of the sea that all might learn the wonders of created life.

Dedicated to Dr. Harry M. Wegeforth, founder and president of the Zoological Society of San Diego, whose wide vision and untiring labor secured this zoological collection and planted this garden for the instruction and enjoyment of the people.

The San Diego Zoological Garden is the living monument to his ideals, faith and courage.

Erected by appreciative citizens of San Diego 1916 - 1936

Erected 1936 by Apprecitve Citizens of San Diego.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.

Location. 32° 44.015′ N, 117° 8.954′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Balboa Park. It is on Old Globe Way. Located in the San Diego Zoo - Admission required. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1370 Old Globe Way, San Diego CA 92101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Celebrating 100 Years of Animal Care and Conservation (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Elmer C. Otto (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Botanical Building (about 500 feet away); Laguna de Las Flores (about 600 feet away); Casa del Prado (about 700 feet away); Balboa Park (about 800 feet away); Bus Tour Transports Millions (approx. 0.2 miles away); Balboa Park Carousel (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Wegeforth Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret), April 23, 2025

2. Wegeforth Marker

In front of the zoo’s Wegeforth Amphitheater.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2025, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 23, 2025, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.