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Vilas Park Zoo Scene
1940
Scene at Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo) showing bear pits. Caption reads: "Zoo at Vilas Park, Madison, Wisconsin."
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."
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."
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."
Camel Ride
1960
A young girl and another child riding a camel led by a Zor Shriner at the Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo). In the background the Zor Booster Band is in a wagon pulled by an automobile. Camel ride...
"Madonna and Child"
1936
Mother lion cradling her cub at the Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo). Caption reads: "Madonna and Child at the Madison, Wis., Zoo."
