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Birdland
| Other Name(s) | Aviary Bird-Land |
|---|---|
| Type | Animals |
| Park Section | The Zoo, East |
| Opened | Unknown |
| Closed | 1937 (park closure) |
| Frame | Steel |
Birdland was Olentangy Park's aviary that featured live birds until the park's closure in 1937. It was an outdoor space with steel cages separate from the Museum of Ornithology. It had trees, a pool of water, and an electric fountain with birds and waterfowl.[1] In 1937, it had 15 peacocks and many other birds.[2]
See Also
References
- ↑ Reply from Olentangy Park to Kennywood. Historic Pittsburgh. 7 June 1929. Accessed 14 May 2022. https://historicpittsburgh.org/islandora/object/pitt:20210510-hswp-2028
- ↑ "Olentangy Park Opens Full Time This Saturday." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 21 May 1937. Pg. 20.