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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated May 25, 1957 reads, "One of zoo's real charmers is Betty, 4-month-old polar bear cub. Griffith Park Zoo is located in southeast portion of park and lies just north of Coolidge Golf Course. Zoo may be reached by entering park via either Riverside or Griffith Park drives. School groups, other youth groups delight in excursions to view its wildlife."; See images #00116061 through #00116066 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Los Angeles Zoo (Los Angeles, Calif.) Zoos--California--Los Angeles Zoo animals--California--Los Angeles Polar Bears Bear cubs--California--Los Angeles Captive wild animals--California--Los Angeles Animal cages--California--Los Angeles Padlocks--California--Los Angeles Parks--California--Los Angeles Griffith Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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