Virginia Beach, Virginia: Circus Elephant Buried There?
Maybe not. But the Garden of the Pines Pet Cemetery does have a Tomb of the Unknown Animal.
Garden of The Pines Pet Cemetery
- Address:
- 2685 Salem Rd, Virginia Beach, VA
- Directions:
- In Garden of The Pines Pet Cemetery. On the southwest edge of Virginia Beach, on the south side of Salem Rd, just northwest of Hwy 165/Landing Rd.
- Hours:
- Daily sunrise-sunset. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 757-427-1537
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Investigating "Circus Elephant buried there" tip: This is an urban myth according to groundskeeper/owner on visit July 19, 2008. However, there is a Tomb of the Unknown Animal, canine police dog, a tiger and her offspring and a deer memorialized.
No elephant.
[Judy McN, 07/22/2008]Have you ever tried looking at the Pet Cemetery in Va. Beach? It's on Salem Rd., off of Princess Anne Rd. There is a circus elephant buried there. Just a thought.
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