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Down, boy

Date9/7/1981

Names

Brazao, Dale (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Down; boy: Scott Devillier has a playful wrestle with a Bengal tiger at the Wasaga Wildlife Park. The Park; beset by poor attendance and high interest rates; is closing down.

Subject

Zoos

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0020009F

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