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Monday, January 25, 2016

The Toledo Zoo - Feature#11 & Name That PLANT

by Angie Ouellette-Tower for http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/ photo Zoo_zpsxsfr8jab.jpg


The Toledo Zoo - Feature #11 & Name That PLANT

The Toledo Zoo in Toledo, Ohio has been voted one of the top 10 Zoos in the country!  I have lived in this area for 20 years and this past September 2015 is the first time that I have ever visited this special place.  Now I am asking myself: "Why did it take me so long?".

I had the pleasure of visiting the zoo with my sister & brother-in-law and my precious twin nieces.  It was such a blessing to experience this amazing zoo with my 10 year old nieces.

Each week I will feature one animal and one plant (asking for your help in identifying some of the plants) - ENJOY!


by Angie Ouellette-Tower for http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/ photo 0453_Sept 27 2015_zpsyvlbsbd0.jpg
Photo taken either by Monique Ouellette-Fittler or by Angie Ouellette-Tower

Feature #11 - TIGER

I have always been fascinated with the tiger & actually this was my favorite animal at the Toledo Zoo.  Tigers were once native to Asia, Turkey and Russia - now they only range from the southeastern part of Asia & Siberia.  Only 6 tiger subspecies still exist and they are all endangered.  Tigers are the largest cat species classified in the genus "Panthera."    

Checkout these great pictures:


by Angie Ouellette-Tower for http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/ photo 0441_Sept 27 2015_zpsvhxpfpcb.jpg
Photo taken either by Monique Ouellette-Fittler or by Angie Ouellette-Tower

by Angie Ouellette-Tower for http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/ photo 0445_Sept 27 2015_zpss1oyeha9.jpg
Photo taken either by Monique Ouellette-Fittler or by Angie Ouellette-Tower

by Angie Ouellette-Tower for http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/ photo 0446_Sept 27 2015_zpsfwafyjvl.jpg
Photo taken either by Monique Ouellette-Fittler or by Angie Ouellette-Tower


by Angie Ouellette-Tower for http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/ photo ZooPlant_zpsr65gpd2s.jpg


I went to the zoo to look at animals but found myself mostly taking pictures of plants.
Many of the plants around the zoo exhibits and buildings I had never seen before (and unfortunately they were not labeled), so I decided to include a section asking for your help.  The featured plant today is also my favorite plant that I saw during this visit to the zoo.  It has multi-colored berries - just stunning!  However, I haven't a single clue about the name of this plant.

Please leave your answer in the comment section below & have fun!
Identify the plant below:


by Angie Ouellette-Tower for http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/ photo 0450_Sept 27 2015_zpsm7ieagp0.jpg
Photo by Angie Ouellette-Tower
by Angie Ouellette-Tower for http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/ photo 0447_Sept 27 2015_zpsiyibxtfh.jpg
Photo by Angie Ouellette-Tower
by Angie Ouellette-Tower for http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/ photo 0448_Sept 27 2015_zpss93l5sfd.jpg
Photo by Angie Ouellette-Tower





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4 comments:

  1. Oh yes, we used to go to the Toledo Zoo when our kids were young and my in-laws lived in Toledo (they are no longer there). Haven't been back for quite some time. On our last visit to Toledo a few years ago, we opted for Crosby Gardens instead. Love the art museum there too.

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    1. Thanks so much for stopping by! I remember you saying that you used to visit Toledo often - I agree - the Art Museum is amazing!
      Have a great day!

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  2. Does the Toledo Zoo still have the bald eagles? I always liked seeing that nest of theirs.

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    1. I didn't see them when I was there but they were doing construction and parts of the zoo were closed - so I'm not sure if they still have bald eagles - wish I had seen them if they do still have them.

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