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Taronga Zoo Taronga Zoo film from 1956

Discussion in 'Australia' started by Hix, 20 Feb 2016.

  1. Hix

    Hix Wildlife Enthusiast and Lover of Islands 15+ year member Premium Member

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    Hix, 20 Feb 2016
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    DavidBrown Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    When was the last time that Taronga had African elephants and polar bears?
     
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    Chlidonias Moderator Staff Member 15+ year member

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    I was looking to see the old Ape Cages but they aren't shown- maybe deemed too bad for the film. ;)
     
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    Thought this might be a good thread to use for this - there were a few very brief clips of Taronga Zoo in 1961 (I believe) in the series Final Rendezvous on the ABC. Probably about 15 minutes in.
    I just have it on in the background after Fight for Planet A finished, but apparently it was ASIO surveillance footage as the zoo was used as a location for a secret agent meetup.
     
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  6. Andrew Swales

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    Unless the film is edited recently, I doubt it. It appears to have been made officially and well reflects the standards and expectations 60+ years ago. All available historical data is so important to the story of our zoos evolution. Thank you Hix.
     
    Andrew Swales, 11 Aug 2020
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