Building the Washington Park Zoo ~ 1892-1927

Images of bear dens at Washington Park Zoo, in 1905.

1905
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Only one man was employed for the keeping of the animals.  The cost of food consumed was about $1.00 per day.  The original herd of deer donated in 1892 had increased to 20.  Also, the Park Commission built five animal exhibits and temporary parrot and monkey dwellings.