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In Loving Memory
Belle Benchley
November 11, 2000 — March 11, 2026
📍 Born: Larned, KS (San Diego Pioneer)
🕊 Resting: Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, CA
🌿 Traditional / Indigenous
As the director of the San Diego Zoo from 1927 to 1953, Benchley was the first female zoo director in the world. She played a critical role in transforming the zoo into an internationally respected institution for conservation and education.
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Biography
About Belle
As the director of the San Diego Zoo from 1927 to 1953, Benchley was the first female zoo director in the world. She played a critical role in transforming the zoo into an internationally respected institution for conservation and education.
Memorial Details
- Full name
- Belle Benchley
- Date of birth
- November 11, 2000
- Date of passing
- March 11, 2026
- Born in
- Larned, KS (San Diego Pioneer)
- Resting place
- Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, CA
- Candles lit
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