Zoological Gardens Collection

BBC broadcast from the aviary at London Zoo, 20th century. Officials of the British Broadcasting Corporation, preparing to broadcast sounds from the aviary at London Zoo

Zoological gardens by B. Waterhouse Hawkins
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

Exeter Change, Westminster
Interior view of Politos Royal Menagerie, Exeter Change, Strand, Westminster, London, 1812

Zoological Gardens, Regents Park, Marylebone, London, c1840. Artist: FW Hulme
View of the tunnel in the Zoological Gardens at Regents Park, London, c1840; with groups of figures and families

From the forest to the laid table (colour litho)
2778188 From the forest to the laid table (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the forest to the laid table)

Boys riding a zebra at the zoo (b/w photo)
8625778 Boys riding a zebra at the zoo (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys riding a zebra at the zoo)

London: The Zoo, 1928 (litho)
8629740 London: The Zoo, 1928 (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zoo, 1928)

Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho)
8634291 Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho)
8634290 Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

Phil May sketch (colour litho)
8635926 Phil May sketch (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the set of Phil May Sketches, issued by Fry's Chocolates in c.1905.); © Look and Learn.

They have brought their young ones with them (colour litho)
8650809 They have brought their young ones with them (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: They have brought their young ones with them)

Monkeys at London Zoological Gardens, Regent's Park (colour litho)
8635478 Monkeys at London Zoological Gardens, Regent's Park (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkeys at London Zoological Gardens)

The Stone Age: a Visit to the Zoo (colour litho)
8656872 The Stone Age: a Visit to the Zoo (colour litho) by Payne, Gilbert Morris (1879-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stone Age: a Visit to the Zoo)

Riding in a cart pulled by a llama at the zoo (b/w photo)
8625774 Riding in a cart pulled by a llama at the zoo (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riding in a cart pulled by a llama at the zoo)

Boy at the zoo riding a camel in the rain (b/w photo)
8625775 Boy at the zoo riding a camel in the rain (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy at the zoo riding a camel in the rain)

Girl at the zoo feeding raisins to chimpanzees (b/w photo)
8625765 Girl at the zoo feeding raisins to chimpanzees (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl at the zoo feeding raisins to chimpanzees)

Letter Z: Zebra
DUV4216970 Letter Z: Zebra; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon.

Zoo, Amsterdam, The Netherland, 1917 (b/w photo)
2106123 Zoo, Amsterdam, The Netherland, 1917 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Visitors to the Artis Zoo: three young women in hats and white clothing on a bench, and beside them a young man in uniform)

Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho)
8634292 Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Winter of 1890 and 1891 (engraving)
8672768 The Winter of 1890 and 1891 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Winter of 1890 and 1891)

The Morning Salute to the Friend of Animals (engraving)
8672753 The Morning Salute to the Friend of Animals (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Morning Salute to the Friend of Animals)

Lammergeyer, Locomotive, Magic-lantern, Menagerie, Opera-glass, Periwinkle, Photographing, Phrenology, Rhinoceros
8650113 Lammergeyer, Locomotive, Magic-lantern, Menagerie, Opera-glass, Periwinkle, Photographing, Phrenology, Rhinoceros, Salamander, Screw-propeller, Sea-elephant (engraving) by German School

Look dear, there's your uncle (colour litho)
8655857 Look dear, there's your uncle (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Look dear)

The zoo up to date (colour litho)
8672565 The zoo up to date (colour litho) by Andre, Richard (1834-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: The zoo up to date. Zoo animals cycling)

Animals from heraldry (litho)
8673161 Animals from heraldry (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The heraldic zoo that never was)

Zoo, 17th Century (engraving)
8672849 Zoo, 17th Century (engraving) by German School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zoo, 17th Century)

Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho)
8634294 Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho)
8634293 Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

At the zoo (colour litho)
8672831 At the zoo (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the zoo. Children going for a ride on an elephant)

Visitors to a menagerie (chromolitho)
8677510 Visitors to a menagerie (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visitors to a menagerie.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection.

Three chimpanzees (coloured photo)
8655929 Three chimpanzees (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three chimpanzees. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

With a comical smile the Elephant swallowed the straw hat (colour litho)
8644942 With a comical smile the Elephant swallowed the straw hat (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tapestry. Enghien. Power (Machten, Croy). Text "ESPOIR VAINCRA CROY 1589"
7207355 Tapestry. Enghien. Power (Machten, Croy). Text "ESPOIR VAINCRA CROY 1589".; Centre Culturel d'Enghien, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Centre Culturel d'Enghien)

Where the Feathers Go (litho)
8663503 Where the Feathers Go (litho) by Poy (Percy Hutton Fearon) (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Where the Feathers Go)

Bear den in a zoo, 1867 (engraving)
8683025 Bear den in a zoo, 1867 (engraving) by Werner, Jean-Charles (1798-1856); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bear den in a botanical garden or a zoo in the 19th century - engraving by Jean)

How to act in emergencies (engraving)
8672776 How to act in emergencies (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: How to act in emergencies)

A Childish Idea (engraving)
8672763 A Childish Idea (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Childish Idea. Stork delivering a baby elephant to a family of elephants)

Zoo, Amsterdam, The Netherland, 1912 (b/w photo)
2106112 Zoo, Amsterdam, The Netherland, 1912 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Artis Zoo. A group of women in long dresses and coats on a bench in Artis. A boy in front of them is looking over his shoulder)

Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho)
8634295 Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho)
8634289 Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho)
8634288 Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho)
8634287 Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho)
8634286 Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

The tiger and his friend (engraving)
8636385 The tiger and his friend (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tiger and his friend)

Mr Tyrell, the Keeper (b/w photo)
8655223 Mr Tyrell, the Keeper (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Tyrell, the Keeper)

The Magic Isle of Thorns, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676019 The Magic Isle of Thorns, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Magic Isle of Thorns, Sussex: the reptile house)

Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho)
8634298 Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cover illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho)
8634285 Cover illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Exploring the Wonders of Zoological Gardens: From the Forest to the Laid Table" Step into a world where nature's beauty and wildlife come alive, captured in vivid detail by B. Waterhouse Hawkins' remarkable illustrations. The enchanting "From the forest to the laid table" lithograph transports us to zoological gardens, where animals from far-flung corners of the globe find sanctuary. Feeding Rota at Pinner Lion in 1940s showcases an unknown creator's dedication to caring for these majestic creatures. Witness their power and grace as they are nurtured within this haven of conservation. In Zoo Hluboka, nestled within South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic, a captive grey wolf named Canis Lupus roams its enclosure with an air of untamed mystery. Meanwhile, a captivating Greater flamingo named Phoenicopterus Ruber Roseus gracefully glides through its watery habitat nearby. Travel back in time to 1882 when Galibis Indians took center stage at Paris Zoological Garden's exhibition. This poster captures their vibrant culture and serves as a testament to how zoos have long been platforms for cultural exchange. History unfolds before our eyes with an engraving depicting Frankfurt am Main's tragic event in 1891—a young maid's desperate act plunging her into a bear den—an eerie reminder that even amidst wonderment, darkness can lurk. Amidst all this seriousness lies moments of pure joy—like an amusing encounter between a mischievous monkey and his keeper who finds himself on the receiving end of playful antics; proof that bonds formed between humans and animals transcend boundaries. Jardin des Plantes' rotunda stands tall as an architectural marvel amidst lush greenery—a symbol of Parisian elegance dating back to c. 1810—an enduring testament to mankind's desire for knowledge about our animal counterparts. Europe itself is brought alive through colored engravings, showcasing the continent's diverse landscapes and wildlife.