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Milwaukee Zoo Grounds

Date: 1964
Description: Aerial view of the Milwaukee County Zoo grounds nearing its completion.
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Henry Vilas Zoo

Date: 1918
Description: Two pelicans and other waterfowl on the lagoon in Henry Vilas Zoo (Vilas Park Zoo), opened in 1911.
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Pelicans and Flamingos

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Description: A pelican is eating a fish from a pond in the aviary at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Flamingos are standing around the pond behind the pelican.
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Our Naval Infantry at the Antwerp Zoo

Date: 1914
Description: German forces occupied Antwerp on October 10th, 1914 after a two week siege.
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Henry Vilas Zoo Animals Keep Active in the Winter

Date: 02 02 1959
Description: Animals at the Henry Vilas Zoo keep active during winter weather.
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Vollrath Bowl

Date: 07 18 1938
Description: Text on front reads: "Vollrath Bowl, Sheboygan, Wis." The land was donated in 1917 by the Vollrath heirs and the construction of the Vollrath Park Zoo was ...

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