Heaven's Corner

Heaven's Corner was a non-profit, USDA-licensed and certified zoo and animal sanctuary located in West Alexandria, Ohio.[2]

Heaven's Corner
39.750°N 84.574°W / 39.750; -84.574
Date opened1990
Date closedMay 13, 2015
LocationWest Alexandria, Ohio
 United States
Land area10 acres (4.0 ha)[1]
No. of animals<150
Websitewww.facebook.com/HeavensCornerZooAnimalSanctuary (No longer available)

The sanctuary was opened in 1990 to serve as a home for abandoned exotic animals. In 1999, it opened to the public, in an attempt to help pay for the costs. The zoo was open to the public during the summer and fall, and appointments and educational tours were also available. In 2008, the zoo finished building a river otter exhibit, and had both a bear habitat and a large cat habitat under construction. In 2015, due to a law passed on exotic animals in Ohio, the zoo was forced to get rid of their felines and other large, carnivorous animals. The zoo officially announced that they were permanently closing on May 13, 2015.[3]

Notes
  1. Morse, Janice, Exotic animals have local haven , Cincinnati Enquirer, August 10, 2003
  2. Jeff Robinson, Wild Life, Ohio Magazine, February 2002
  3. "Popular Preble County Zoo to Close Permanently".

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