General zoo film, 1947
Scope and Contents
Establishing shots of a variety of Bronx Zoo exhibits and animals, including the African Plains, the Lion House, giant panda exhibit, Children's Zoo. Also includes footage of the zoo shuttle, Bronx River waterfall, Rainey Gates, parking lot, riding animals. Also footage depicting the transport of African elephants from the British Congo and their arrival at the Bronx Zoo's Elephant House with a press event.
Dates
- 1947
Access Information
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Extent
1 film : Color; Silent; Positive Print; Acetate Base; 24 frames per second; Original Kodachrome ; 16mm
11.5 minutes
510 feet (Media Diameter: 11 inches)
Language of Materials
English
General
Digitized in 2023 under the WCS Archives' Shelby White and Leon Levy Film Initiative.
Source
- Wildlife Conservation Society (New York, N.Y.) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Wildlife Conservation Society Archives Repository