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Jul
27
Written by:
news editor
7/27/2009 12:00 AM
07/27/09 A variety of Ohio wildlife is slated to arrive at the ODNR Natural Resources Park on the Ohio State Fairgrounds.
Bald Eagles, Other Native Ohio Wildlife Arrive at State Fairgrounds July 28
COLUMBUS, OH - A variety of Ohio wildlife, including two bald eagles, is slated to arrive at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Natural Resources Park on the Ohio State Fairgrounds between 9:30 a.m. and noon on July 28.
Rare and endangered species from across the state, including a bobcat and trumpeter swan, can be seen in the ODNR Division of Wildlife's educational exhibit during the 12-day state fair, along with more abundant species such as beaver, fox, owl, river otter and wild turkey. An aviary featuring cardinals, eastern bluebirds, rose-breasted grosbeaks, dark-eyed juncos, northern bobwhite quail, wood ducks, cowbirds and catbirds is a feature of this year's fair, as is an exhibit about Ohio bats.
The 8-acre Natural Resources Park is located at the southeast corner of the fairgrounds amid tree-shaded picnic areas, walkways and an amphitheater with live entertainment daily from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The park's popular youth fishing pond is restocked regularly with bluegill and catfish throughout the fair's run.
Other attractions in the Natural Resources Park include a new 7,000 square-foot kayaking pond, a 15-foot animated Smokey Bear, a walk-through butterfly garden, tall grass prairie and camping village.
WHAT: Arrival of native Ohio wildlife exhibits at the 2009 Ohio State Fair.
WHERE: ODNR Natural Resources Park, at the southeast corner of the fairgrounds.
WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, July 28.
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EDITORS NOTE: ALL MEDIA VISITING THE STATE FAIR SHOULD ENTER THROUGH THE MEDIA CENTER, LOCATED ON ELEVENTH AVENUE JUST WEST OF THE OHIO GATE.
For further information, contact:
Laura Jones, ODNR Division of Wildlife
614. 265. 6811/ 614. 330. 3319 (cell)
Jason Fallon, ODNR Public Relations
614. 265. 6842/ 614. 937. 3852 (cell)
Beth Ruth, ODNR Media Relations
614. 265. 6860
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