Zoological Collection (#69)

Calf Cow Brown and white Smaland region. Sweden, Europe

Cow Brown and white Profile Smaland region. Sweden, Europe

Ballooning celebration for Queen Victorias birthday
Front page of The Penny Satirist - A cheap substitute for a weekly Newspaper. Showing a large image of the Montgolfier balloon ascending from the Surrey Zoological Gardens with about ten people in

Greens balloon ascent, Surrey Zoological Gardens

Surrey Zoological Gardens. Print shows pond and people walking at the Surrey Zoological Gardens, London, England, with a balloon ascending in the distance

Sells Brothers enormous united shows - Rare zoological marvels... Poster showing animals on exhibit in a tent, including giraffes, elephants, tigers, and hippopotami. Date ca. 1895

Zoological Gardens, Buenos Aires, Argentina - The Cafe/Tea Rooms Date: circa 1910s

Proposed Concert Hall, Surrey Gardens, 1856
The designed proposed by Mr. Horace Jones, architect, for the music hall at Surrey Zoological Gardens, 1856. Date: 1850

Royal Surrey Gardens, 1856
The Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens, including the concert hall, in 1856. Date: 1856

Fellows of the Zoological Society by George Cruikshank. Cruikshank pairs the fellows up with their look-a-like animal. Date: 1851

Mysore, India - Zoological Gardens - Deer
Mysore, India - White Fallow Deer in the Zoological Gardens Date: circa 1910

INDIA: PHEASANTS. Miniature painting of a group of pheasants, from a natural history manuscript, Indian, late 16th century

Farewell ride on Jumbo
A Farewell ride on Jumbo. The famous and popular African elephant kept at the London Zoological Gardens at Regents Park, London, giving a group of children a ride on his back

Giraffes at London Zoo - Regents Park
The Giraffes in their enclosure at The Zoological Society of London - Regents Park, feeding from a tall tree(with trunk protected by high fencing)

Humming bird house at the Zoological Society
Interior of the humming bird house in the gardens of the Zoological Society in London, depicting crowds enjoying the spectacle of the collection of humming-birds belonging to John Gould

Riding on a Bactrian Camel - London Zoo
Three Children riding on the back of a Bactrian Camel (including a little lad riding on the neck of the poor old beast!) at the London Zoological Gardens, Regents Park, London

Carnivores House, London Zoo, 1842
Engraving showing the exterior of the, then new, Carnivora House at the Zoological Societys Gardens (London Zoo) in Regents Park, London, 1842

Feeding the Lions at London Zoo, 1871
Engraving showing a large group of holidaymakers watching the feeding of the large carnivores at the Zoological Societys Gardens (London Zoo), Regents Park, 1871

The Elephant House, London Zoo, 1869
Engraving showing the newly built elephant house at the Zoological Societys Gardens (London Zoo), Regents Park, 1869

Brown Bears at London Zoo, 1873
Engraving showing the brown bears of the Zoological Societys Gardens (London Zoo) climbing a stake in their pen to receive food on a stick, 1873

African Elephant at London Zoo, 1865
Engraving showing an African elephant at the Zoological Societys Gardens (London Zoo) in Regents Park, 1865. This animal had just been imported into England at the time this engraving was made

A Years Food for the Animals of London Zoo, 1913
Illustration showing the sum total of food required to feed the animals of the Zoological Societys Gardens (London Zoo) in 1913

The Reptile House of London Zoo, 1883
Engraving showing the interior of the Reptile House at the Zoological Societys Gardens (London Zoo) in Regents Park, 1883

Giraffe and her young, London Zoo, 1849
Engraving showing a giraffe and its young, with a keeper bringing in some hay, at the Zoological Societys Gardens (London Zoo) in Regents Park, 1849

Moving lions at London Zoo
Keepers of the Zoological Societys Gardens (London Zoo) moving one of the female lions

The Reptile House, London Zoo, 1849
Engraving showing the interior of the Reptile House at the Zoological Society Gardens (London Zoo), Regents Park, 1849

Young African Elephant at London Zoo, 1882
Engraving showing Jingo, the young African elephant, at the Zoological Societys Gardens (London Zoo), with his keeper, 1882

Visitors at London Zoo, 1905
Illustration showing some of the visitors to the Zoological Societys Gardens (London Zoo) in Regents Park, 1905

Animals of London Zoo, 1877
Engraving showing a series of portraits of animals at the Zoological Societys Gardens (London Zoo), Regents Park, 1877

Gorilla at London Zoo, 1887
Engraving showing the first gorilla to join the collection at the Zoological Societys Gardens (London Zoo), 1887

Elephant Rides at London Zoo, 1871
Engraving showing crowds of visitors to the Zoological Societys Gardens (London Zoo), many of them having a ride on the elephants, 1871

Monkey House at London Zoo, 1864
Engraving showing the exterior of the monkey house at the Zoological Societys Gardens (London Zoo), Regents Park, 1864

London Zoo, Whit Monday, 1866
Engraving showing the crowd of visitors at the Zoological Societys Gardens (London Zoo) in Regents Park, 1866. On the right of the picture are the cages of the big carnivores (lions)

Children Racing Turtles at Hamburg Zoo, 1908
Illustration showing a group of children riding giant tortoises at Hagenbecks Zoological Gardens, Hamburg, 1908. Each of the jockeys is shown carrying a stick with a lettuce on the end to encourage

The smallest tortoise and the Largest tortoise in the New Yo
The smallest Albemarble Island specimen in the New York zoological park, weighing 3 3/4oz, perched on the head of the largest Galapagos tortoise in the park

LONDON ZOO
Visitors at the Monkey House in the gardens of the Zoological Society, in Regents Park, London

Giraffes at London Zoo, 1922
Photograph of a female giraffe and its baby at the London Zoological Gardens, London, 1922

H V Hesketh Prichard
Hesketh Vernon Hesketh- Prichard - Hampshire bowler, explorer and fellow of both the Royal Geographical Society and the Zoological Society!

Green Snake / Zoological
Atheris Woosnami From the Viper family

Challenger / Zoo Lab
The zoological laboratory on board the Challenger

Challenger / Lab Work
Working in the zoological laboratory on board the research ship Challenger

British Museum Zoologica
The Zoological Gallery: the natural history exhibits will not be given separate housing until 1881, when the Natural History Museum will open to the public

Brit Museum Zoo Gallery
The Great Zoological Gallery on Easter Monday is a popular attraction : in 1881 the natural history exhibits will be moved to South Kensington

Regents Pk Zoo 1837
Regents Park, London : the gardens of the Zoological Society were opened to Fellows of the Society in 1828, and soon became a popular attraction

Regents Pk Zoo Aerial
Regents Park, London : a birds eye view of the gardens of the Zoological Society, which were opened to Fellows of the Society in 1828, and became a popular attraction

Orang-Utan Dressed
(pongo pygmaeus) The orang was long considered to be the closest to humankind - this inmate of the London zoo has been dressed in human clothes by the Zoological Society

Bm Natural History
The Zoological exhibits at the Museum : they will be moved to South Kensington in 1881, forming the Natural History Museum

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Step into the world of zoological wonders, where nature's marvels come to life. Amongst the vast array of creatures that have graced our planet, few are as enigmatic as the Tasmanian Tiger or Thylacine. With its distinctive striped coat and elusive nature, this marsupial captivated the imagination of many. In a different realm altogether, we find ourselves enchanted by the Franklinia alatamaha, also known as franklinia. This rare flowering tree once flourished in Georgia but now exists only through cultivation efforts. Its delicate blooms serve as a reminder of the fragility and beauty found within our natural world. Venturing further into London Zoo's history, we stumble upon G H Davis' masterpiece - The New Reptile House. A testament to architectural brilliance and dedication towards conservation education, this structure stands tall even today. Amidst all these wonders lies an amphibious gem - the Great crested newt (Triturus cristatus). Critically endangered due to habitat loss and pollution, it serves as a poignant reminder of our responsibility towards preserving biodiversity. Turning our attention to Southeast Asia's rainforests brings us face-to-face with an intriguing creature: Binturong (Arctictis binturong). Known for its bear-like appearance and distinct scent reminiscent of popcorn or corn chips, it has earned itself endearing nicknames such as "bearcat" or "Asian bear. " But what if mythical beings were part of our zoological narrative? Enter Mer-People Look-Alikes – captivating legends that blur lines between reality and fantasy; they continue to intrigue generations with their ethereal allure. Nature never ceases to amaze us with its intricate creations like Luna moth (Actias luna), whose luminous green wings make them appear otherworldly during twilight hours. Their presence reminds us that magic can be found even in seemingly ordinary places. Sadly, not all creatures have been fortunate enough to survive the test of time.