Virginia Zoo in Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Endangered Species Success Story
Fifty years ago, our national symbol was in danger of extinction due to habitat loss, illegal shooting, and contamination of its food source b the pesticide DDT.
1972: Use of DDT was banned in the United States.
1973: Bald eagles were placed on the Endangered Species list. Captive programs, reintroduction efforts, law enforcement, and nest protection aided their recovery.
1995: Bald eagles were recovered but were considered threatened.
2007: Bald eagles were removed from the Threatened Species list. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimated nearly 10,000 pairs of bald eagles in the U.S.
State wildlife agencies will continue to monitor the eagles' status. In the meantime, individual states are encouraged to implement laws to protect the bald eagles.
Erected by Virginia Zoo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1972.
Location. 36° 52.654′ N, 76° 16.545′ W. Marker is in Norfolk, Virginia. It is in Virginia Zoo. It can be reached from Greenhouse Drive east of Viburnam Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3500 Greenhouse Dr, Norfolk VA 23504, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Hampton Roads, specifically in Coastal Virginia, and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Tidewater. 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 the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Oyster Restoration on the Lafayette River (a few steps from this marker); The Bottle Tree (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Miniature Zebu Cow (about 500 feet away); Southdown Babydoll sheep (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Miniature Zebu Cow (about 500 feet away); African Village Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away); Village of Xaxaba: Island of the Tall Trees (approx. 0.2 miles away); Village Life: Survival Strategies (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
