Charlie Hoessle & children

Courtesy of the Saint Louis Zoo.

The Galleries

The history of the zoo and aquarium profession is captured in various forms, from television shows, newsreels, photographs, audio and the printed word. Each format gives us a glimpse into the historic record of the management of animals in captivity.

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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.

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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 | 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.

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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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In Memoriam

Nov 8, 1928 - Apr 4, 2006

Gallery | Audio Recordings

Marvin Jones Audio Interview

Audio interview with Marvin Jones.

1 slide

Gallery | Historical Photos

Shedd Aquarium

Photos of the Shedd Aquarium provided by William Braker.

21 slides

In Memoriam

Jan 26, 1887 - Aug 29, 1992

Gallery | Letters

Lee Crandall

Letters written by Lee Crandall of the Bronx Zoo from 1948 through 1969.

48 slides

In Memoriam

Nov 8, 1928 - Apr 4, 2006

Gallery | Letters

Marvin Jones Letters

Letters written by Marvin Jones of the San Diego Zoo from 1957 through 1968.

16 slides

In Memoriam

Jul 21, 1942 - Nov 10, 2014

Gallery | Audio Recordings

Patricia “Pat” Sass

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

10 slides

In Memoriam

Nov 30, 1908 - Aug 29, 1969

Gallery | TV Broadcast

A Conversation with Heini Hediger

2013 interview featuring Heini Hediger conducted by Professor Terry L. Maple.

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Gallery | Radio Broadcast

Steve Dale & Mark Rosenthal

Bill Moller and Steve Dale talk to Mark Rosenthal, Curator Emeritus at Lincoln Park Zoo and author of The Ark in Park, about animals, videos, and more.

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