Unit 3

Year in review film including footage of ribbon cutting for the World of Darkness exhibit, various animals at the Bronx Zoo and New York Aquarium, and education activities at the Bronx Zoo.

Incomplete version of film highlighting the yearly exhibits at the New York Aquarium at Battery Park, including footage of the Aquarium's display at the World's Fair. "Three special exhibits through the year"--Film credits. Exhibits include manatees and penguins at the World's Fair. Film abruptly ends after penguin segment.

First film in the NYZS The Living Reptile Series. NYZS educational film shot at the Bronx Zoo and on location in Florida, featuring Turtles, Crocodilians, Beak-Heads, Lizards and Snakes. "Produced in the NY Zoological Park. Under the direction of James A. Oliver Curator of Reptiles. Photographed by Sam Dunton. Directed by William Bridges. Permission to photograph many scenes in the Everglades National Park and Marine Studios at Marineland Florida is gratefully acknowledged"--Film credits.

"Photographed in Africa by Saul and Lillian Blickman. Produced with the cooperation of Evan J. Anton. Additional scenes in the Bronx Zoo by Sam Dunton"--Film credits. Film compares Asian and African elephants, and elephants in the zoo and African elephants in the wild.

Film shot on location at the Jackson Hole Wildlife Park illustrating wildlife and research activities. Photography and Production: C.R. Carpenter, D.P. Duvall, J.R. Simon. Editing and sound recording: Motion picture studios the Pennsylvania State College"--Film credits.

Home movie footage of an amateur baseball game with NYZS staff at a ball field in the Bronx River park. Staff includes Fairfield Osborn, William Beebe, John Tee-Van, Lee Crandall, and Gordon Cuyler. Footage may be from multiple games. Footage is used in film Play Ball! (WCS-5005-104516)

Footage of a threadfish shot against a dark backdrop.

Experimental nighttime footage shot inside to illustrate the exhibit's architecture and a close-up of snakes and lizards in just two tones: black and red.

Unedited footage from 1970 of Bronx School District 10 elementary students at Bronx River waterfall, Bronx Zoo Children's Zoo, and rehearsing and performing Earth Day play. Additional footage of Eeyore's Birthday Party event. Footage shows events held on Bronx Zoo's Baird Court featuring large puppets possibly from the Bread and Puppet Theatre Company and community groups performing traditional European folk dances. Volunteer guides and children at day care center footage is from 1974.

Unedited whale footage taken by Roger Payne. Aerial footage of whales peaking up to the surface of the ocean and boats circling the area.