Near Amherst Drive north of Broadway Street, on the right when traveling north.
In the last three generations, breeding populations of African Penguins have decreased by more than 50 percent. They continue to decline.
The main threats African Penguins face are competition for food with the commercial fishing industry, . . . — — Map (db m228853) HM
The smallest domesticated relative of camels, alpacas are native to the Andean Mountains of South America. Alpacas were domesticated for their soft wool, which has 22 color variations and is popular around the world. A male alpaca can produce eight . . . — — Map (db m228867) HM
Near Hippo Way, on the right when traveling north.
Range: The Amur region bordering northeast China, far east area of Russia, and North Korea
Habitat: Mountainous forests
Weight: 250-650
Diet: Carnivore
Could Chicken Little Be Right?
All . . . — — Map (db m228726) HM
On River Road at Chessie Circle Trail, on the right when traveling north on River Road.
This Toledo bridge was built in
1902 by the American bridge
company – part of Andrew
Carnegie's United States Steel
Company.
Swing span bridges were among
the rarest in the country, and
this one was most notable for
its rim bearing . . . — — Map (db m182379) HM
On Ohio Street at 5th Street (Ohio Route 60), on the left when traveling west on Ohio Street.
On November 12, 1852, the riverboat Buckeye Belle
exploded at this site. Twenty-four people died
and a dozen were injured in the worst steamboat
disaster on the Muskingum River. An eyewitness
described the scene: “The bank of the canal . . . — — Map (db m103735) HM
On Copland Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
Connecting Communities
The Chessie Circle, once a heavily traversed railway, will once again become a major community connector as a multi-purpose trail. Reflective of Toledo's rich industrial heritage 10 rail companies worked together . . . — — Map (db m204565) HM
On River Road at Chessie Circle Trail, on the left when traveling south on River Road.
Connecting Communities
The Chessie Circle, once a heavily traversed railway, will once again become a major community connector as a multi-purpose trail. Reflective of Toledo's rich industrial heritage 10 rail companies worked together . . . — — Map (db m204564) HM
3,300 pounds of coal. This large block of anthracite coal came to Toledo at the turn of the 20th century from a mine near Scranton, PA. It was displayed in front of a coal company on Cherry Street for 25 years before coming to the Toledo Zoo around . . . — — Map (db m228850) HM
Near Broadway Street east of Amherst Drive, on the left when traveling east.
Galapagos tortoise Hunted to Extinction There are at least 14 living species of Galapagos tortoise. In the 18 and 19th centuries, the tortoises were collected by whaling ships as a source of meat on the long voyages This has endangered many . . . — — Map (db m228857) HM
On 5th Street (Ohio Route 60) west of Rose Lane Drive, on the left when traveling west.
About 600 feet south of this site and near the river stood Fort Fry occupied during the Indian War 1791–1795.
This fort protected the Waterford settlers during the period of the war. Waterford was founded by the Second Association of . . . — — Map (db m103732) HM
Near Amherst Drive south of Anthony Wayne Trail ( Route 25), on the right when traveling north.
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 . . . — — Map (db m228848) HM
Humans have been herding goats for over 9,000 years and there are more than 200 breeds ranging in size from 20-250 pounds! Goats are herbivores that grab food with their lips and only chew on one side of their mouths because their upper jaw is wider . . . — — Map (db m228864) HM
Near Shadowlawn Drive south of Foraker Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
The remarkable part of the Reptilia Building is that it was built by relief labor & almost entirely of salvaged materials. Even more remarkable is the fact that it is a hand made building-probably the first of its kind built in Toledo in a half . . . — — Map (db m228631) HM
Poaching is the largest threat not only for Indian rhinos, but all rhino species. By killing rhinos solely for their horns, poachers have pushed the species to the brink of extinction. Rhino horn is comprised of a protein called keratin, which is . . . — — Map (db m228849) HM
Cave bears were enormous bears that lived throughout Europe and Asia during the last Ice Age. Now extinct, this species dwelt in caves where hundreds of their fossil remains have been recovered. New evidence reveals that a growing population of . . . — — Map (db m228730) HM
Near Amherst Drive south of Anthony Wayne Trail ( Route 25), on the right when traveling north.
Human and bear conflict remains the biggest threat to many bear species.
As bear habitat shrinks and human population grows, bear-human encounters are certain to happen. Property damage, economic loss or human injury usually leads to the . . . — — Map (db m228728) HM
On Sherwood Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Newly installed rain gardens and bioswales will help fix
erosion problems, reduce runoff, and improve water quality
and habitat. Delaware Creek is a 1.8-mile stream that drains
five square miles. It enters the Maumee River at river mile 9.2.
1 . . . — — Map (db m217119) HM
Near Amherst Drive south of Dartmouth Drive, on the left when traveling south.
While this breed looks like a cross between a sheep and a pig, it is actually all pig. The breed was developed in the 19th century as an experimental breeding of a wild boar and lard pig. Known for its curly hair that can be blonde, red or black, . . . — — Map (db m228868) HM
Near Amherst Drive south of Anthony Wayne Trail ( Route 25), on the right when traveling north.
Restored and improved habitat provides more space for bears to live.
The American Black bear population, once depleted partly from habitat loss, has made an incredible rebound. An estimated population of 800,000 black bears now roam the . . . — — Map (db m228727) HM
Near Amherst Drive south of Dartmouth Drive, on the left when traveling south.
This breed originated in New England in the 1600's when domestic turkeys brought over by European colonists crossed with native turkeys. Male and female turkeys are referred to as "toms" and "hens". Narragansett tom turkeys can grow up to 28 pounds, . . . — — Map (db m228860) HM
On 5th Street (Ohio Route 60) at Park Street, on the right when traveling west on 5th Street.
Marvil Starlin, Sr. (1771-1852) received 100 acres of free land (Lot 6) in
the Allotment between Rainbow and Waterford in the Donation Tract.
A 1798 Waterford Township tax enumeration by Lt. Joseph Frye in
Special Collections at Marietta College . . . — — Map (db m313379) HM
Near Amherst Drive north of Broadway Street, on the left when traveling south.
The first animal to be named a "penguin" wasn't a penguin at all!
When early explorers of the North Atlantic discovered the Great Auk, a large now extinct flightless seabird, they named it "penguin."
When the explorers later became more . . . — — Map (db m228852) HM
On River Road at Chessie Circle Trail, on the right when traveling north on River Road.
The park you're standing in was built when the bridge was removed and
includes portions of the bridge. The tallest portion of the bridge was able
to swing open in order to allow tall ships and boats traveling on the river
to pass. The turning . . . — — Map (db m182378) HM
There are more than 25 billion chickens in the world. This breed was originally developed in France for winter egg production. They are characterized by a gentle disposition, beard, muff, feathered legs and feet and a fifth toe. Males are tan with . . . — — Map (db m228865) HM
There are currently over 1 billion sheep in the world, representing more than 900 different breeds. Sheep were the first animals to be domesticated and were utilized for their wool, meat and milk. Today, most sheep milk is turned into cheese such as . . . — — Map (db m228862) HM
Near Amherst Drive south of Anthony Wayne Trail ( Route 25), on the right when traveling north.
This plaza commemorates the vision and many contributions of Frank Skeldon and his son, Phillip - the first modern directors of The Toledo Zoological Gardens. Under their leadership, the Zoo was transformed into an internationally renowned . . . — — Map (db m228640) HM
Near Amherst Drive south of Anthony Wayne Trail ( Route 25), on the right when traveling north.
The Ghost Cat:
Listed on the IUCN Red List as Vulnerable with a decreasing population Current estimates indicate only 3,500-7,000 snow leopards left in the wild.
Threats:
• Poaching for fur and bones to be used in . . . — — Map (db m228729) HM
Here lie buried thirteen unknown persons,
killed by the bursting of the boiler of the
Steamer Buckeye Belle
November 12, 1852, near the guard gates of the
Beverly Canal. Twenty persons were killed
and forty injured in this, the only . . . — — Map (db m228522) HM
Near Amherst Drive south of Anthony Wayne Trail ( Route 25), on the right when traveling north.
In recognition of his vision and leadership in helping to create a thriving zoo which has become part of the fabric of life in our community and which will be enjoyed for generations to come. — — Map (db m228639) HM
On River Road at Chessie Circle Trail, on the left when traveling south on River Road.
Always a hub for transportation,
by the turn of the 19th century
Toledo was the third largest
rail center in the United States.
Twenty-four railroads serving
the city were vital to making
Toledo the business center of
Western Lake . . . — — Map (db m182377) HM
Side 1:
The Toledo Zoo
Now ranked among the country's finest, the zoo began in 1900 with one large woodchuck in a box at Walbridge Park. After the organization of the Toledo Zoological Society, 1905-10, the zoo began its steady growth, . . . — — Map (db m29762) HM
On Luke Chute Road (Local Route 649) south of Milner Road (Route 102), on the right when traveling south.
Luke Chute is the site of an early mill that
harnessed river power. About 1815, Luke Emerson
and Samuel White built a dam part way across
the river. This created a rapid between the shore
and the end of the dam, the chute. Here they
constructed . . . — — Map (db m121906) HM
Near Broadway Street, on the left when traveling east.
Opened in 1904; Rededicated July 27, 2000 Funding for the renovation of the Conservatory was provided by Mr. & Mrs. Tom S. Ziems in recognition of five generations of the Ziems family who have lived in this community. Theodore J. Ziems, Mr. . . . — — Map (db m228855) HM
