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Two Orangutans

Date: 01 11 1961
Description: Two orangutans clinging to one another inside an enclosure at the Vilas Zoo.
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Tiger with Her Babies

Date: 07 23 1964
Description: Mother tiger sniffing her five-day old sleeping infant twins. The tigers are living at the Henry Vilas zoo.
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Jaguar Cubs at Vilas Park Zoo

Date: 09 03 1964
Description: Two 10-month-old jaguar cubs, a male and a female, are the latest additions to Vilas Park Zoo.
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Henry Vilas Park and Zoo Master Plan

Date: 01 08 1965
Description: The new master plan for the Henry Vilas park and zoo is reviewed by Atty. George F. Lange, president of the Henry Vilas Zoological Society, Inc. and Mrs. G...
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Henry Vilas Park Zoo Adds Yaks and Hornbills Thanks to Gift from Monona Grove Civics Club

Date: 03 11 1965
Description: The Henry Vilas Park Zoo adds hornbills, thanks to a gift from the Monona Grove Civic Club. New zoo residents include a pair of Indian hornbills.
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Zor Shrine Camel Patrol Helps Children's Zoo

Date: 04 13 1965
Description: Al Schurch, Mr. Horeb, captain of the Zor Shrine Camel patrol, presents a donation to Paul Hartung, president of the Madison Junior Chamber of Commerce for...
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New Animals are Added to the Henry Vilas Park Zoo

Date: 12 02 1965
Description: New animals are added to the Henry Vilas Park Zoo according to zoo director, Alvie Nelson. Two cowardly, laughing hyenas are residents in the lion house. T...

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