Historical Photos

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Fish collection, New York Aquarium

Photo courtesy of the Wildlife Conservation Society, permission WCS archives

In Memoriam

Oct 6, 1943 - May 5, 2024

Gallery | Audio Recordings

John Peter Roth

5th Switzerland podcast interview of John Peter Roth, conducted by Valerie Lucchesi on January 13, 2022

19 slides

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.

15 slides

Gallery | Historical Photos

Lincoln Park Zoo

Historical photos of the Lincoln Park Zoo.

57 slides

Gallery | Historical Photos

Honolulu Zoo

Historical Images from the Honolulu Zoo.

7 slides

Gallery | Historical Photos

Shedd Aquarium

Photos of the Shedd Aquarium provided by William Braker.

21 slides

In Memoriam

Jul 21, 1942 - Nov 10, 2014

Gallery | Audio Recordings

Patricia Sass

Conversation between Pat and Mark about the Lincoln Park Zoo and Pat's experiences with some photos of Pat.

10 slides

Gallery | Archival Video

St. Louis Zoo

Historical Photos and Videos from the St. Louis Zoo.

16 slides

Gallery | Historical Photos

Bronx Zoo

Historical Images and Videos from the Bronx Zoo.

16 slides

Gallery | Archival Video

Milwaukee Zoo

Historical Images and Videos from the Milwaukee Zoo.

17 slides

Gallery | Historical Photos

Brookfield Zoo

Historical Images and Videos from the Brookfield Zoo.

31 slides

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