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March 26, 1915

Keller Breland was born in Poplarville, Mississippi. He and his wife, Marian, developed and promoted scientifically validated and humane animal training methods and established the IQ Zoo, a tourist attraction in Hot Springs (Garland County), as a showcase for their work.

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Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center

Shown here is the entrance to the Governor Mike Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center near Pine Bluff (Jefferson County). The center’s 13,000-square-foot main building, located on 130 acres, was funded by the 1996 conservation sales tax. The center, which opened in the summer of 2001, is open year round with a mission to educate visitors about the outdoor opportunities in the area.

 

Shown here is the entrance to the Governor Mike Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center near Pine Bluff (Jefferson County). The center’s 13,000-square-foot main building, located on 130 acres, was funded by the 1996 conservation sales tax. The center, which opened in the summer of 2001, is open year round with a mission to educate visitors about the outdoor opportunities in the area.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, and audio files, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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