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Title: Aerial view of construction of the Los Angeles Zoo, Calif., 1966
Contributor: Markado, Al
Date Created and/or Issued: July 28, 1966
Publication Information: Los Angeles Times
Contributing Institution: UCLA, Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library
Collection: Los Angeles Times Photographic Archives
Rights Information: US
UCLA Library Special Collections, A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library, Box 951575, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575. Email: spec-coll@library.ucla.edu. Phone: (310) 825-3947
Description: ZOO'S BIG SPREAD--Towering in the middle of the new Los Angeles Zoo is theme structure of twin pagoda-type towers. The white spots that look like swimming pools are where the large animals will be kept, separated from public by moats. The circular buildings are fro smaller animals. This view shows about 80 acres of the 110-acre zoo site. Not visible are parking areas and now open Children's Zoo..[sic]
Type: Image
Format: b&w negative
Identifier: uclalat_1429_b578_233394
ark:/21198/zz0002v9dx
Language: No linguistic content
Subject: Zoos--California--Los Angeles County
Environment
Los Angeles Zoo (Los Angeles, Calif.)--Design and construction
Source: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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