Zoo Animals (Organisation) Flashcards on Bristol Zoo, created by serenacutbill on 15/05/2013.
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Respectable and famous local citizens founded zoo in 1836
5th oldest zoo in world
An elephant named Zebi (1868-1909) was noted for eating straw hats
Rajah replaced her for kiddie rides
1934: First Chimpanzee conceived and born in captivity. Called Adam
In WWII, flowerbeds were used for vegetable growing. Animals were evacuated to safe areas
1963: White Tigers arrive
1961: Rosie the Elephant died. Gave 80,000 rides to children per year
Replaced by Wendy the Asian Elephant
1967: Severn Bridge opened
1,134,488 people visited zoo
1981: Reptile house opened
1997: Elephant house & children's play area
1998: Gorilla Island, flamingo pool, activity centre, Wallace aviary
Breeding:
Western Lowland Gorillas, Polar Bears, Okapis, Pancake Tortoises, Asiatic Lions
