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Discussion in 'Zoo Memorabilia' started by Ituri, 20 Oct 2008.

  1. Ituri

    Ituri Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Does anyone have a list of publishing dates and authors for SD Zoo and WAP guide books over the years?
     
    Ituri, 20 Oct 2008
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  2. zoospud

    zoospud Well-Known Member

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    The Bartlett Society researched all North American guides last winter.

    Try the below link: -
    Zoo History - Content

    .. and please let us know if you think that we have missed any or made any errors with the dating.
     
    zoospud, 20 Oct 2008
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  3. Zebraduiker

    Zebraduiker Well-Known Member

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    There is a 1962 San Diego Zoo guidebook with a fennec fox on the cover in the list.This is the same edition as like as the 1962 edition with the okapis on the cover, just with missing cover !
     
    Zebraduiker, 1 Nov 2008
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  4. reptile1517

    reptile1517 Well-Known Member

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    I have the 1947 Guide Book as shown. A massive book, 171 pages and only 50 cents. Virtually an encyclopedia in itself.
     
    reptile1517, 8 Apr 2009
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