Heaven's Corner
Heaven's Corner was a non-profit, USDA-licensed and certified zoo and animal sanctuary located. It lies in Twin Township itself. Its origins go back to 1990.
A zoo & aquarium inside Twin Township
Jefferson Township is the nearest base
Jefferson Township is 13 miles northwest, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Indianapolis
Indianapolis is about 84 miles west and Columbus is about 86 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–84°. When to go ↓
Established in 1990
Heaven's Corner dates from 1990. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Heaven's Corner
Heaven's Corner was a non-profit, USDA-licensed and certified zoo and animal sanctuary located in West Alexandria, Ohio.
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.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 150 animals
- Area
- 10 acres
- Established
- 1990
Towns to stay in near Heaven's Corner
The first towns with rooms are Wayne Township (25) and Miami Township (24).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Heaven's Corner | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Township | in town | — | 1 1 motel | 2,649 | $219K | — |
| Wayne Township | 17 mi west | 25 min | 25 11 hotels · 4 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 39,551 | $121K | — |
| Miami Township | 19 mi southeast | 30 min | 24 19 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 52,991 | $224K | C |
| Richmond | 18 mi west | 25 min | 20 11 hotels · 4 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 35,376 | $114K | — |
| Oxford Township | 19 mi southwest | 30 min | 21 17 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 24,917 | $246K | — |
| Oxford | 19 mi southwest | 30 min | 20 17 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 22,387 | $238K | B |
| Butler Township | 20 mi northeast | 30 min | 21 19 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 8,421 | $268K | — |
| Dayton | 20 mi east | 30 min | 18 10 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 136,688 | $101K | D− |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to Heaven's Corner
Every place here is under 48 miles away.
Big draw32 mi Theme parkKings Island3.5M visitors a year
125 mi MuseumNational Museum of the United States Air Force1.0M visitors a year
45 mi Stadium & arenaPaycor Stadium
45 mi Stadium & arenaGreat American Ball Park
47 mi MuseumCreation Museum1.2M visitors a year
43 mi Stadium & arenaNippert Stadium
44 mi Stadium & arenaTQL Stadium
42 mi Zoo & aquariumCincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden1.2M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Kings Island: Eli Duke from Portland, OR, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · National Museum of the United States Air Force: No machine-readable author provided. Rogerd assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Paycor Stadium: JonRidinger, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Great American Ball Park: Eric Kilby profile at Flickr website, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Creation Museum: Creashin at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Nippert Stadium: Ben Levin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · TQL Stadium: Cornfield948, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5
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Your questions on Heaven's Corner
Is Heaven's Corner in Twin Township?
Yes. It’s inside Twin Township, OH.
When is the best time to visit Heaven's Corner?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 64–84°.
How far is Heaven's Corner from Cincinnati and Indianapolis?
About 42 miles south of Cincinnati and about 84 miles west of Indianapolis, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Heaven's Corner?
James M. Cox Dayton (DAY), about 22 miles away. The nearest big hub is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky (CVG), about 49 miles.
Where should I stay near Heaven's Corner?
Wayne Township (17 mi, 25 places to stay), Miami Township (19 mi, 24 places to stay) and Richmond (18 mi, 20 places to stay).
Notes from people in Twin Township
Ask a question, or answer one, in Twin Township’s Town Square.
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