Jumbo the Elephant and Handlers

Courtesy of the Zoological Society of London.

Zoo & Aquarium Video Archive

Preserving the knowledge, wisdom and stories of zoo and aquarium professionals for future generations.

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Newest Interviews

Interview | General Curator

Jim Doherty

Jim was the General Curator of the world-famous Bronx Zoo, he designed over 21 major exhibits and advises governments and zoos around the world on captivity management. Watch the full Interview

Interview | Curator

Mark Rosenthal

Marks zoo career started at Lincoln Park Children’s Zoo in 1967, continuing as an animal keeper then zoologist. In 1975 he became Curator of Mammals. In 2003 he retired as Curator of Large Mammals. He is also the author of "Ark in the Park", the History of Lincoln Park Zoo.Watch the full Interview

Interview | Director

Mark Reed

Mark Reed served as General Curator of the San Antonio Zoo in 1974, then moving to the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas as Assistant Director. In 1991 he assumed the directorship of the Sedgwick County Zoo retiring after 25 years at the helm. Watch the full Interview

Interview | General Curator

Brad Andrews

Brad Andrews an animal keeper at Marineland of the Pacific as well as the Chief Zoological Officer responsible for all animal programs in SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Parks. Watch the full Interview

Interview | Assistant Director

Dennis Meritt

With a background in research Dennis’s first zoo position was as zoologist at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo in 1967.Watch the full Interview

In Memoriam

Nov 7, 1936 - Dec 4, 2022

Interview | Director

Walter “Pat” Quinn

Founder of the Gulf Breeze Zoo and the Zoological Association of America, the second largest trade association for zoos in the United States.Watch the full Interview

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Newest Galleries

Gallery | Radio Broadcast

Steve Dale & Mark Rosenthal 2022

Steve Dale and Mark Rosenthal, Curator Emeritus at Lincoln Park Zoo and author of The Ark in Park, talk about animals, videos, and the Zoo & Aquarium Video Archive.

In Memoriam

Jan 1, 1930 - Mar 19, 2003

Gallery | Historical Photos

Ulysses S. Seal III Photos

Photos of Dr. Ulysses S. Seal III during his career and long time involvement with the Conservation Planning Specialist Group and working with zoos around the world for conservation of threatened species.

Gallery | Historical Photos

Lincoln Park Zoo

Historical photos of the Lincoln Park Zoo.

Gallery | Historical Photos

Honolulu Zoo

Historical Images from the Honolulu Zoo.

Gallery | TV Broadcast

The Cromie Circle

Interview with George Rabb, the director of the Brookfield Zoo, William Braker the Director of the Shedd Aquarium and Lester Fisher the Director of Lincoln Park Zoo on The Cromie Circle.

In Memoriam

Jan 1, 1930 - Mar 19, 2003

Gallery | Audio Recordings

Ulysses S. Seal III Interview

Dr. Ulysses S. Seal III discusses his career and long time involvement with the Conservation Planning Specialist Group and working with zoos around the world for conservation of threatened species. He talks about his involvement with the computer software Species360 and how it assists zoos in captive animal management.

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Interview with Steve Dale on WGN Radio

Steve Dale and Mark Rosenthal, Curator Emeritus at Lincoln Park Zoo and author of The Ark in Park, talk about animals, videos. Which leads us to the launch of the Zoo & Aquarium Video Archive and the efforts and purpose

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A peek behind the scenes

Want a glimpse into the people behind the Zoo & Aquarium Video Archive? Probably not, but here it is anyway.

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Alfred Parker & Deed-A-Day

Credit: Chicago Public Library, Chicago Park District Archive.

What is the Zoo & Aquarium Video Archive?

Conducting, recording, and archiving video interviews with the pioneers of the zoo and aquarium industry to preserve their wisdom for years to come.

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