Interview | Director William P. Braker Bill began working for the Shedd Aquarium by going on fish collecting trips in 1950. He was later hired as a ‘tank’ man taking daily care of the fish.Watch the full Interview 3:28:27
In Memoriam Feb 24, 1921 - Dec 22, 2021 Interview | Director Lester E. Fisher Dr. Lester E. Fisher was hired as Lincoln Park zoo’s first veterinarian in 1947 working under the directorship of the famous Marlin Perkins. Perkins became a friend and the two worked well together. Each respecting the others talents and role.Watch the full Interview 4:22:34
In Memoriam Mar 28, 1905 - Jun 14, 1986 Interview | Director Marlin Perkins Perkins was the host of Zoo Parade, a television program that originated from the Lincoln Park Zoo on NBC station WNBQ-TV (now WMAQ-TV) when he was the director there. As a result of his work on Zoo Parade Perkins was offered the job in 1963 for which most North Americans remember him: host of the nature show Wild Kingdom.Watch the full Interview 1:44:34
