There's a moat between lions and South American guanocos (of the IIama family) in the background at Metro Zoo it allows for apparent nonchalance of wh(...)

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There's a moat between lions and South American guanocos (of the IIama family) in the background at Metro Zoo it allows for apparent nonchalance of wh(...)

Date4/16/1976

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Loek, Dick (photographer)

Metropolitan Toronto Zoo (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: There's a moat between lions and South American guanocos (of the IIama family) in the background at Metro Zoo it allows for apparent nonchalance of what might be lions' next meal. it was first public appearance this year of lions in their jump-proof outdoor paddock in zoo's African domain. A 15-foot-wide moat separates them from the viewing area nd other animals. Summer-like weather yesterday attracted about 12;000 visitors.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

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