The Toledo Zoo has a lot of interesting history behind it, even as the institution in continually changing, updating and evolving.
I enjoyed my most recent visit to the zoo with its extensive collection of African animals and impressive collection of historic WPA-era buildings and art. You can read more about my visit to the zoo here.
Today, I'm sharing a few more photos and notes from my trip to the Toledo Zoo.
Anthony Wayne Trail divides the zoo into two different
parts, easily accessed by one another via a walkway over that road.
Approaching the historic section of the zoo via the walkway
Our zoo guide pointed out Lulu, a white rhinoceros
immediately recognizable to many regular zoo visitors because of her curved horn. Lulu, in her early 40s, is considered one of the zoo's "geriatric" animals (I'm not sure what that's saying about the rest of us!), and her horn's downward curve is likely due from rubbing it against other surfaces.
Our zoo tour included riding on the Safari Railway to get a closer look at the animals of the zoo's African savanna, which included many
species of African birds.
I also got a good look at the zoo's rescue bald eagles from a walkway leading up to the Anthony Wayne Trail footbridge connecting the north and historic south sides of the zoo.
Thanks to Debbie Dubrow of Delicious Baby for creating and coordinating Photo Friday to link travel photos and blog posts across the Web.
Thanks to Xanterra Parks and Resorts, Maumee Bay State Park Lodge and Destination Toledo CVB, which provided lodging, meals and a tour of Toledo-area activities for my review during my most recent visit to Maumee Bay, with no further compensation. I was free to express my own opinions about my stay and experiences, and the opinions expressed here are mine.
© Dominique King 2012 All rights reserved
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