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Mexican Snookum Bear (Coati)
June 3, 1931
Mexican Snookum bear (coati) on leash, in a cage in the Vilas Zoo (Vilas Park Zoo).
Henry Vilas Zoo Award Presented to Boy
October 5, 1931
Two men are presenting a radio to a boy, Phillip Harris, as an award for naming the Vilas Zoo lion cubs. The names were "Thor" and "Yama." Left to right in the picture are: Irving Edwards, Master o...
New Mexican Bobcat Kitten at Henry Vilas Zoo
March 30, 1932
New Mexican bobcat kitten at Henry Vilas Zoo (Vilas Park Zoo).
Fred Winkleman and Chimpanzees
November 10, 1931
Fred Winkleman holding a new pair of chimpanzees, Nip and Tuck, at Henry Vilas Zoo (Vilas Park Zoo).
Clyde Cook in Costume
November 27, 1931
Copy photograph of Actor Clyde Cook in costume, for the RKO Orpheum Theatre, with a signature that reads "Blosey, Chicago."
Polar Bear Cage at Henry Vilas Zoo
June 5, 1947
Jane and Jone Johnson, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Johnson of Black River Falls, in front of the Polar Bear cage at Henry Vilas Zoo (Vilas Park Zoo).
