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Given new home in Zoo
Given new home in Zoo

Given new home in Zoo

Date7/9/1928
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0060898F
The fox snake that bit Ricky Collins, 10, in Taylor Creek Park near his home in Scarborough probably will be given to the Riverdale Zoo. Ricky's fathe(...)
The fox snake that bit Ricky Collins, 10, in Taylor Creek Park near his home in Scarborough probably will be given to the Riverdale Zoo. Ricky's fathe(...)
6/14/1972
New home for Hedgehog: Kim Dormaar, assistant director of new Metro zoo, holds a hedgehog from Asia, one of 5,000 animals, birds, reptiles and fish which will live in the 700-acre zoo. In order to raise funds for the new zoo, Metro's six mayors and thousands of zoo supporters are today walking 15 miles in hopes of raising $500,000 towards $6 million zoo fund objective. The zoo, being built in northeastern corner of Scarborough, will open next summer.
New home for Hedgehog: Kim Dormaar, assistant director of new Metro zoo, holds a hedgehog from Asia, one of 5,000 animals, birds, reptiles and fish which will live in the 700-acre zoo. In order to raise funds for the new zoo, Metro's six mayors and thousands of zoo supporters are today walking 15 miles in hopes of raising $500,000 towards $6 million zoo fund objective. The zoo, being built in northeastern corner of Scarborough, will open next summer.
5/31/1973
Zoo-ster shot Newborn Mouflon sheep is given a vitamin booster shot before having its ears tagged at Metro Zoo
Zoo-ster shot Newborn Mouflon sheep is given a vitamin booster shot before having its ears tagged at Metro Zoo
5/7/1979
More than Mr. Pooh Can Bear. Mr. Pooh, the 5-year-old polar bear at the Riverdale Zoo was reluctant to leave for his new home in the Metro Zoo yesterd(...)
More than Mr. Pooh Can Bear. Mr. Pooh, the 5-year-old polar bear at the Riverdale Zoo was reluctant to leave for his new home in the Metro Zoo yesterd(...)
10/17/1974
Keeper Wayne Jackson has given up after two years trying to teach the Metro zoo's Indian rhinos, Vinu, above, and Indira, that using their pool as a w(...)
Keeper Wayne Jackson has given up after two years trying to teach the Metro zoo's Indian rhinos, Vinu, above, and Indira, that using their pool as a w(...)
10/21/1986
Here's looking at you, kid. The latest edition to the West Caucasian tur family at the Metro Zoo is given the once over by her mother and friends. The(...)
Here's looking at you, kid. The latest edition to the West Caucasian tur family at the Metro Zoo is given the once over by her mother and friends. The(...)
5/11/1988
Dreams of a new home. Taking advantage of warm November temperatures yesterday wee this pair of pelicans and a Siberian tiger at Riverdale Zoo. Next y(...)
Dreams of a new home. Taking advantage of warm November temperatures yesterday wee this pair of pelicans and a Siberian tiger at Riverdale Zoo. Next y(...)
11/30/1973
The lazy lion . . . Jane, the lazy lion, yawned and stretched in the sun at Riverdale zoo, her new home, before setting off on an inspection tour toda(...)
The lazy lion . . . Jane, the lazy lion, yawned and stretched in the sun at Riverdale zoo, her new home, before setting off on an inspection tour toda(...)
5/27/1965
Orphan finds a home. The Metro Zoo has welcomed a new resident - a 5- to 6-month-old female polar bear. Her mother was shot near Repulse Bay, Northwes(...)
Orphan finds a home. The Metro Zoo has welcomed a new resident - a 5- to 6-month-old female polar bear. Her mother was shot near Repulse Bay, Northwes(...)
5/30/1981
Zoo's pride: Employee Scott Deverill checks some of his charges, three lions which must be sold, along with about 300 other exotic animals and their home, the Wasaga Beach Zoo
Zoo's pride: Employee Scott Deverill checks some of his charges, three lions which must be sold, along with about 300 other exotic animals and their home, the Wasaga Beach Zoo
11/22/1980
New Camel for new Zoo. A baby camel-11 days yesterday, when the picture was taken-was born on the site of the new Metro Zoo. The proud mother came fro(...)
New Camel for new Zoo. A baby camel-11 days yesterday, when the picture was taken-was born on the site of the new Metro Zoo. The proud mother came fro(...)
8/15/1973
Home bird: Gronk the bald eagle, who flew the coop and spent two days of freedom in the Rouge Valley is back home at Metro Zoo, with keeper Maria Franks, who helped recapture her
Home bird: Gronk the bald eagle, who flew the coop and spent two days of freedom in the Rouge Valley is back home at Metro Zoo, with keeper Maria Franks, who helped recapture her
5/8/1991