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Background imageZoos Collection: Wombwells Menagerie

Wombwells Menagerie, Crystal Palace, 1897 Date: 1897

Background imageZoos Collection: New Reptile House at London Zoo by G H Davis

New Reptile House at London Zoo by G H Davis
A map of the newly opened reptile house in London Zoo, detailing the layout of the exhibits. It also features diagrams demonstrating several functions of the house

Background imageZoos Collection: Ostrich and Ibis Zoo

Ostrich and Ibis Zoo
Regents Park zoo, London Visitors admire ostrich, ibis, cassowary and other exotic birds

Background imageZoos Collection: Morning in Menagerie

Morning in Menagerie
Morning in the menagerie - the animals are washed and fed in preparation for the days activities

Background imageZoos Collection: Common Raccoon - adult female, begging for food

Common Raccoon - adult female, begging for food (Procyon lotor). Zoo in Ekaterinburg, Urals, Russia

Background imageZoos Collection: Visiting Paris Zoo

Visiting Paris Zoo
JARDIN D ACCLIMATATION Some children choose to ride the ostrich cart, some the elephant, some the camel

Background imageZoos Collection: Indian Elephant in London Zoo 1896

Indian Elephant in London Zoo 1896
Jung Perchard the Indian elephant was presented to Prince of Wales (Edward VII), during the shooting expeditions in Indian twenty years before in 1876

Background imageZoos Collection: People in the Lion House at London Zoo

People in the Lion House at London Zoo. Date: circa 1910

Background imageZoos Collection: Anderton and Haslams Menagerie

Anderton and Haslams Menagerie, 1894 Date: 1894

Background imageZoos Collection: Elephant Ride 1

Elephant Ride 1
Elephant rides for children at Regents Park Zoo : the passengers mount by ladder

Background imageZoos Collection: Ape House, Regents Parkz

Ape House, Regents Parkz
Regents Park zoo, London. The Ape House

Background imageZoos Collection: Elephant Rides in Regent's Park Zoo

Elephant Rides in Regent's Park Zoo
A group of children sit on top of an elephant at Regent's Park Zoo in north west London. Date: circa 1900

Background imageZoos Collection: Elephant Rides in Regent's Park Zoo 1900

Elephant Rides in Regent's Park Zoo 1900
Two pence a time at the Regent's Park Zoo in north west London. Date: 1900

Background imageZoos Collection: Chimp with computer

Chimp with computer
Becky the chimpanzee (18 months old and raised at Twycross Zoo)sits on a cushion next to a IBM AT-5170 computer, touching the keyboard with her hand. Date: 1987

Background imageZoos Collection: Zoological Gardens, Riding Indian Elephants

Zoological Gardens, Riding Indian Elephants
One of the popular features of the zoo for men, women and children, riding on the Indian Elephants on a hot summers day. Date: 1901

Background imageZoos Collection: CHIMPS TEA PARTY - 1

CHIMPS TEA PARTY - 1
Regent's Park zoo, London Polite behaviour at the chimpanzees afternoon tea party, always a popular occasion with visitors. Date: early 20th century

Background imageZoos Collection: Gladys Callow, the woman with a way with her pictured with various animals at London

Gladys Callow, the woman with a way with her pictured with various animals at London Zoo. Date: 1923

Background imageZoos Collection: Gladys Callow, The Woman with the Way with Her

Gladys Callow, The Woman with the Way with Her
The Woman with the Way with Her. Gladys Callow, Fellow of the Zoological Society of London is at home with all sorts of animals at the zoo

Background imageZoos Collection: The Birth of the Year, Evelyn Spice film

The Birth of the Year, Evelyn Spice film
Zoo shots from the film The Birth of the Year, dealing with young life, directed by Evelyn Spice, produced by Stuart Legg, from Strand Films, an English documentary film company

Background imageZoos Collection: Alarmed chimp at London Zoo

Alarmed chimp at London Zoo
An alarmed chimp is paraded in front of visitors at London Zoo. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageZoos Collection: Entrance to London Zoo

Entrance to London Zoo
View of the entrance to the zoological gardans 1840. London Zoo is the worlds oldest scientific zoo. It was opened in London on 27 April 1828

Background imageZoos Collection: Paris Zoo - Monkeys

Paris Zoo - Monkeys
Jardin d Acclimatation, Paris, France -- the monkey house, surrounded by human visitors. Date: circa 1850

Background imageZoos Collection: Llama Ride with keeper and children, London Zoo, London

Llama Ride with keeper and children, London Zoo, London
Llama Ride with keeper and children, London Zoo, Regents Park, London. Date: early 20th century

Background imageZoos Collection: Zebras, Central Paddock, Whipsnade Zoo, Bedfordshire

Zebras, Central Paddock, Whipsnade Zoo, Bedfordshire
Zebras, Central Paddock, Whipsnade Zoo, near Dunstable, Bedfordshire. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageZoos Collection: The Bear Cave, Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois, USA

The Bear Cave, Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois, USA. circa 1907

Background imageZoos Collection: Elephant ride, Zoological Gardens, Regents Park, London

Elephant ride, Zoological Gardens, Regents Park, London
Elephant ride at the Zoological Gardens, Regents Park, London. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageZoos Collection: Zoological Garden, Lisbon, Portugal

Zoological Garden, Lisbon, Portugal
Entrance to the Zoological Garden, Lisbon, Portugal. Date: circa 1908

Background imageZoos Collection: Monkey House building at London Zoo

Monkey House building at London Zoo, with a garden in the foreground. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageZoos Collection: People visiting the Monkey House at London Zoo

People visiting the Monkey House at London Zoo. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageZoos Collection: An elephant taking people for a ride at London Zoo

An elephant taking people for a ride at London Zoo, while other visitors take a leisurely walk. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageZoos Collection: CAMEL RIDE IN ZOO

CAMEL RIDE IN ZOO
Three children ride a camel in the Regents Park Zoo : today wed need them to be strapped on, with safety helmets, after signing a form of indemnity in case of accident... Date: 1926

Background imageZoos Collection: THE LION HOUSE LONDON

THE LION HOUSE LONDON
Regents Park, London : a group of Victorian visitors peer through the bars of the Lion house at a rather grumpy and stern looking male. Date: 1873

Background imageZoos Collection: PARIS ZOO - LLAMA

PARIS ZOO - LLAMA
Llamas and other creatures at the Jardin dAcclimatation, Paris Date: circa 1850

Background imageZoos Collection: Paris Zoo - Monkeys

Paris Zoo - Monkeys
Jardin dAcclimatation, Paris, France -- a range of monkeys, including Orangutan and Chimpanzee, with the monkey house at the centre. Date: circa 1850s

Background imageZoos Collection: PARIS ZOO - YAKS ETC

PARIS ZOO - YAKS ETC
JARDIN DACCLIMATATION yaks and others Date: circa 1850

Background imageZoos Collection: PARIS ZOO - ELK

PARIS ZOO - ELK
JARDIN DACCLIMATATION deer and elk Date: circa 1850

Background imageZoos Collection: PARIS ZOO - DEER

PARIS ZOO - DEER
JARDIN DACCLIMATATION the deer houses Date: circa 1850

Background imageZoos Collection: PARIS ZOO

PARIS ZOO
Antelopes and other animals at the Jardin dAcclimatation Date: circa 1850

Background imageZoos Collection: PARIS ZOO - BIRDS

PARIS ZOO - BIRDS
JARDIN DACCLIMATATION, PARIS storks, peacocks and pelicans in the great Basse-cour Date: circa 1850

Background imageZoos Collection: Addax (white antelope) in the Giza Zoo, Egypt

Addax (white antelope) in the Giza Zoo, Egypt
Addax (white antelope) standing in its compound in the Giza Zoo, Egypt. The Giza Zoo was built on the order of Khedive Ismail and opened in 1891

Background imageZoos Collection: Blackpool Tower Zoo 1900

Blackpool Tower Zoo 1900
Inside the Blackpool Tower Menagerie on a quiet day. Date: circa 1900

Background imageZoos Collection: Camel ride at London Zoo

Camel ride at London Zoo on a sunny day. Date: circa 1910

Background imageZoos Collection: Little boy with baby goat at a childrens zoo, Battersea

Little boy with baby goat at a childrens zoo, Battersea
A little boy with a baby goat at a childrens zoo in Battersea Park, London. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageZoos Collection: Reptile House, St Louis Zoo, Missouri, USA

Reptile House, St Louis Zoo, Missouri, USA
Scene inside the Reptile House, St Louis Zoo, Missouri, USA. Date: circa 1925

Background imageZoos Collection: Fischers / Peach-faced Lovebirds - Hybrid

Fischers / Peach-faced Lovebirds - Hybrid. Ekaterinburg Zoo, Russia. Latin Agapornis fischeri & Agapornis rosiecollis

Background imageZoos Collection: Jardin Des Plantes

Jardin Des Plantes
LE JARDIN DES PLANTES, Paris, was founded in 1626 as a botanical garden, but in the 18th century, under Buffon, expanded to become also a zoo

Background imageZoos Collection: Nubian ibex in the Giza Zoo, Egypt

Nubian ibex in the Giza Zoo, Egypt. The Giza Zoo was built on the order of Khedive Ismail and opened in 1891. Today it is home to many endangered species and endemic fauna. Date: circa 1908

Background imageZoos Collection: A Cold Day at the Zoo

A Cold Day at the Zoo -- monkeys in a cage, with visitors looking through the wire

Background imageZoos Collection: Elephant riding at London Zoo

Elephant riding at London Zoo. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageZoos Collection: People looking at the parrots at London Zoo

People looking at the parrots at London Zoo
People looking at the parrots on their perches at London Zoo. Date: circa 1910

Background imageZoos Collection: The Pictorial Zoo No. 1 -- The Lion

The Pictorial Zoo No. 1 -- The Lion. circa 1900

Background imageZoos Collection: Aerial view of the Zoo, Regents Park, London

Aerial view of the Zoo, Regents Park, London. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageZoos Collection: Carl Haganbecks Wonder Zoo and Big Circus

Carl Haganbecks Wonder Zoo and Big Circus
promotional postcard for Carl Hagenbecks Wonder Zoo and Big Circus, Olympia. 26th December 1913. Under the Direction of Charles B. Cochrane

Background imageZoos Collection: Little boy with calf at a childrens zoo, Battersea

Little boy with calf at a childrens zoo, Battersea
A little boy with a calf at a childrens zoo in Battersea Park, London. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageZoos Collection: Indian elephants at London Zoo

Indian elephants at London Zoo, Regents Park, with people taking rides. Date: 20th century

Background imageZoos Collection: Common Raccoon - adult female, eating an apple - side view

Common Raccoon - adult female, eating an apple - side view (Procyon lotor). Zoo in Ekaterinburg, Urals, Russia

Background imageZoos Collection: Common Tegu LIZARD

Common Tegu LIZARD (Tupinambis teguixin). In zoo, Ekaterinburg, Russia

Background imageZoos Collection: Blue / Mountain / Arctic / Siberian HARE - in Winter coat

Blue / Mountain / Arctic / Siberian HARE - in Winter coat. (Lepus timidus ). In zoo. Ekaterinburg, Russia. Distribution: Canada, Canadian Arctic and Greenland, North Europe

Background imageZoos Collection: ZOO - Young Tiger in a Cage, young female, close up to bars

ZOO - Young Tiger in a Cage, young female, close up to bars (Panthera tigris atta). Ekaterinburg, Ural Mountains, Russia

Background imageZoos Collection: Hagenbecks Great Zoological Show at Olympia, London

Hagenbecks Great Zoological Show at Olympia, London
The Christmas Holiday Season - among the birds and beast at Olympia, London - Hagenbecks Great Zoological Show - which featured a full circus show and zoo. Date: 1914

Background imageZoos Collection: Main entrance, Zoological Gardens, Berlin, Germany

Main entrance, Zoological Gardens, Berlin, Germany. Date: circa 1910

Background imageZoos Collection: Patriotic slogan on a London Zoo tortoise, WW1

Patriotic slogan on a London Zoo tortoise, WW1
A tortoise, Methuselah, at London Zoo using his shell to advertise the need for more shells (of a different kind), during the First World War

Background imageZoos Collection: The meaning of Christmas around the world

The meaning of Christmas around the world
Christmas Crackers! The meaning of Christmas around the world. (1) Christs Mass greetings; (2) Robert Louis Stephenson; (3) Captain Cook off Christmas Island; (4) Christmas in Australia; (5)

Background imageZoos Collection: Paris Zoo - Mammals

Paris Zoo - Mammals
JARDIN D ACCLIMATATION, PARIS chamois, zebras and other mammals Date: circa 1850

Background imageZoos Collection: Five polar bears on holiday at London Zoo

Five polar bears on holiday at London Zoo
Visitors to London Zoo in 1911 were attracted to the bear pits where five young performing bears, the property of Doris del Monte of Copenhagen, were spending a weeks holiday

Background imageZoos Collection: Elephant Ride at London Zoo

Elephant Ride at London Zoo, London, England Date: 1909

Background imageZoos Collection: London Zoo 1905

London Zoo 1905
Women in the Lion House at London Zoo, London, England Date: 1905

Background imageZoos Collection: Chester Zoo Cat House

Chester Zoo Cat House
The new Cat House, under construction at Chester Zoo, Cheshire, England. Date: 1970s

Background imageZoos Collection: Vic Visits Wombwells

Vic Visits Wombwells
WOMBWELLs MENAGERIE Queen Victoria and the royal family visit the lions. Date: 1847

Background imageZoos Collection: Escaped Kangaroo

Escaped Kangaroo
Regents Park, London : an escaped kangaroo causes consternation at the London Zoo, which was opened two years ago. Date: 1828

Background imageZoos Collection: Orang-Outang Looks at US

Orang-Outang Looks at US
An orang-outang looks through the mesh... Date: 1950s

Background imageZoos Collection: Zebra at Whipsnade

Zebra at Whipsnade
WHIPSNADE : a pair of zebras make friends with the visitors. Date: 1961

Background imageZoos Collection: An orang utan sitting on his perch

An orang utan sitting on his perch in the zoo. By the fierce expression on his face he seems to be annoyed or upset about something

Background imageZoos Collection: Two polar bears in a zoo

Two polar bears in a zoo
Two polar bears sitting on rocks in a zoo

Background imageZoos Collection: Central Park, New York

Central Park, New York
The Menagerie, Central Park, New York City, America

Background imageZoos Collection: Hagenbecks Nubian Exhibit

Hagenbecks Nubian Exhibit
Carl Hagenbeck (1844-1913) founded Germanys most successful privately owned zoo, the Tierpark Hagenbeck which moved to its present location in Hamburg-Stellingen in 1907

Background imageZoos Collection: Elephants at the Zoo

Elephants at the Zoo
Two boys enjoy themselves feeding sweets to elephants at the zoo. Caged lions are seen in the background. All in all, hardly an ecological showcase

Background imageZoos Collection: LONDON ZOO

LONDON ZOO
Visitors at the Monkey House in the gardens of the Zoological Society, in Regents Park, London

Background imageZoos Collection: London Zoo Llama Cart

London Zoo Llama Cart
A llama cart at London Zoo, Regents Park, London. A young Overseer stands in front of the cart and visitors queue to get on the elephant rides in the background

Background imageZoos Collection: Lions at London Zoo

Lions at London Zoo
Strangers in a strange land - A Winter Day at the Zoo. In their cage at Regents Park, two lions feel the cold of a British winter

Background imageZoos Collection: Boy and Panther

Boy and Panther
An over-inquisitive youth, investigating a menagerie parked overnight in a siding in a French railway station, is mauled by the panther who inhabits the wagon

Background imageZoos Collection: Man and Monkey

Man and Monkey

Background imageZoos Collection: Elephant Ride

Elephant Ride
Children embark on an elephant ride at Regents Park zoo, London

Background imageZoos Collection: Regents Park Elephants

Regents Park Elephants
Admiring the elephant and the zebra



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