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Elephant at the Henry Vilas Zoo
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A watercolor painting by Jens von Silver presented to the zoo by the Rennebohm Drug Stores. The painting shows a child reaching up to feed an elephant at the Henry Vilas Zoo (Vilas Park Zoo). One of a series of 15 zoo paintings.
1964
Von Sivers, Jens
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WHi 74046
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Camels at the Henry Vilas Zoo
1964
Watercolor painting by Jens von Sivers presented to the zoo by the Cuba Club, showing several camels in the yard in front of the camel barn at the Henry Vilas Zoo (Vilas Park Zoo).
Camel Rides at Vilas Park Zoo
circa 1960-1969
Watercolor painting by Jens von Sivers presented to the zoo by the Provident Savings and Loan Association. The painting shows children riding camels led by Zor Shrine members at Vilas Park Zoo (Hen...
Scene at Vilas Park
1915
Early souvenir postcard showing people strolling around the grounds of the recently-opened Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo). Caption reads: "A Visit to the Vilas Park Zoo, Madison, Wis."
Watching the Wild Animals at the Vilas Park Zoo
1915
Early souvenir postcard with families watching the caged animals at the Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo). Caption reads: "Watching the Wild Animals at the Vilas Park Zoo, Madison, Wis."
Polar Bears at the Vilas Park Zoo
1980
Elevated view of two polar bears in their enclosure at the Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo). A crowd is gathered behind the fence, and in the far background is Lake Wingra.
Scene at Vilas Park Zoo
1915
Early souvenir postcard showing people viewing the bird cages at the Henry Vilas Zoo (Vilas Park Zoo). Caption reads: "Interesting Scenes at the Vilas Park Zoo, Madison, Wis."
