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Photograph caption dated July 23, 1958 reads, "Kipper waddles to fence and stands up letting out loud welcoming bark to his young admirers. Toddler next to fence is being assured by adult that seal is all bark and no bite. Trip to fence is Kipper's curtain call which he makes after trainer feeds him fish as reward for his performance. Life ring in foreground is for poolside viewers, not seals."; See images #00116072 through #00116075 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Los Angeles Zoo (Los Angeles, Calif.) Zoos--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Children--California--Los Angeles Zoo visitors--California--Los Angeles Spectators--California--Los Angeles Zoo animals--California--Los Angeles Sea lions--California--Los Angeles Captive wild animals--California--Los Angeles Trained animals Animal shows--California--Los Angeles Fences--California--Los Angeles Bleachers--California--Los Angeles Life preservers Parks--California--Los Angeles Griffith Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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