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Annie, New Elephant at Henry Vilas Zoo
November 18, 1948
Crowd welcoming the new Annie the elephant at Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo).
Annie, New Elephant at Henry Vilas Zoo
November 18, 1948
New Annie, the elephant at Vilas Zoo (Vilas Park Zoo), reaching her trunk through the bars.
Annie, New Elephant at Henry Vilas Zoo
November 18, 1948
New Annie the elephant having her chains removed by attendents at Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo).
Annie, New Elephant at Henry Vilas Zoo
November 18, 1948
"The new Annie the elephant, left, standing with her forefeet on the rail of her new home at Henry Vilas Zoo (Vilas Park Zoo), greeting her juvenile public."
Annie the Elephant
June 16, 1944
Annie the Elephant at Henry Vilas Zoo (Vilas Park Zoo), walking out of her winter indoor quarters. Annie died Feb. 24, 1948 and was replaced by a "new Annie."
Radio Installed at Henry Vilas Zoo
July 1, 1932
Radio installed at Henry Vilas Zoo (Vilas Park Zoo) for the granddaughters of the zoo director, Fred Winkelmann, and Tuck, the chimpanzee.
