Unit 3
Contains 215 Results:
Baby from Borneo: The Private Life of Andy, the Orangutan, 1947
A story about a day in the life of Andy, a baby orangutan at the Bronx Zoo.
City Birds, 1972
Film showing birds in the city, possibly shown in the World of Birds exhibit.
From the Pampas to Patagonia (Silent), 1964
Silent version of film by William G. Conway and Robert Goelet, celebrating Argentina's wildlife and wild places and urging their preservation. Includes footage of torrent ducks, Magellanic woodpeckers, and elephant seals.
Future Generations "Celebrate" (Soundtrack), 1996
Possibly related to NYZS Centennial in 1995.
Great Days in the Zoo: Animal Rarities "At Home" in the New York Zoological Park, 1950
Film highlighting Bronx Zoo animals and exhibits, including hummingbirds, tapirs, gorillas, and penguins. Includes footage from the opening of the Great Apes House and view of the exhibt.
Highlights and Happenings at the Aquarium, 1966
Miscellaneous footage showing summer crowds and outdoor exhibits at the New York Aquarium. "Highlights and happenings at the Aquarium. In a hot dry summer our "water world" put on a continuous and lively afternoon"--Film credits.
Journey for Elephants, 1946
William Bridges's Belgian Congo expedition to transport three elephants to the Bronx Zoo. "A photographic report of three young elephants presented as gifts to the NYZS from the government of the Republic of the Belgian Congo"--Film credits.
Let's Go to the Zoo! A Camera Tour that Brings you the Highlights of 1951, 1955
Looking for the Answers: Animal Behavior Research in the New York Zoological Park, 1955
Film on animal behavior research at the Bronx Zoo. Includes discussions of behavior experiments involving of cock-of-the-rock, toucan, aligator (French horn response), giant tortoises, lions, and elephants.
New Ideas, 1945
Film opens with the Bronx Zoo's Question House and intersplices book pages with zebra, bird, and deer footage to educate viewers on animal species. "The New York Zoological Society is finding dramatic ways to old ends-- Conservation, Recreation, Instruction and Research"--Film credits.