Virginia Zoo in Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Miniature Zebu Cow

Bos tauras indicus

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Miniature Zebu Cow Marker image. Click for full size.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 12, 2025

1. Miniature Zebu Cow Marker

Inscription.
Zebu are the oldest breed of cattle in the world dating back to 3,000 B.C.

Miniature zebu are the only natural breed of mini cattle.

Due to their docile and social nature, zebu can share space with many other species and are great for interactions with children and families.

Zebu are both parasite and disease resistant.

Did You Know?
Habitat Zebu are domestic worldwide, however the species originated in India, due to their tropical origin, these cows can handle very high temperatures.

Nadudana The miniature zebu is also known as "nadudana" which is Hindi for "small cattle" as they were discovered in southern India.

IUCN status Not evaluated

Erected by Virginia Zoo.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals. A significant historical year for this entry is 3000 BCE.

Location. 36° 52.582′ N, 76° 16.572′ W. Marker is in Norfolk, Virginia. It is in Virginia Zoo. It can be reached from Zoo Drive east of Live Oak Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3500 Granby St, Norfolk VA 23504, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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marker: Southdown Babydoll sheep (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Miniature Zebu Cow (a few steps from this marker); The Bottle Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Endangered Species Success Story (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oyster Restoration on the Lafayette River (about 500 feet away); Village of Xaxaba: Island of the Tall Trees (approx. 0.2 miles away); African Village Garden (approx. ¼ mile away); Village Life: Survival Strategies (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 12, 2025

2. Miniature Zebu Cow Marker

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 92 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.