McKennan Park Zoo
N 43° 31.921 W 096° 43.369
14T E 684002 N 4822416
Zoo established by Mrs. McKennan in this Park circa 1915.
Waymark Code: WMADK
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 04/14/2006
Views: 33
This zoo was the beginnings of the Great Plains Zoo now located in Sherman Park in Sioux Falls. Mrs. McKennan donated the 20 acres for the park in her will sparked major controversy in 1906. Her home, which was formerly that of Col. Grigsby, was donated to finance the maintenance of the park.
Marker Name: McKennan Park Zoo
Marker Type: City
Marker Text: McKennan Park
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