Zoo in Manhattan (silent, 1920s)

Year Published: 1920s

Creator: A/V Geeks 16mm Films

Description:

A silent film titled "Zoo in Manhattan," produced by Central Film Company, which showcases a trip to the Central Park Zoo in New York during the 1920s. It highlights the poor conditions for animals at the time, emphasizing that zoos did not prioritize animal welfare, resulting in species like jaguars and polar bears being kept in inadequately small cages.

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Complete Record: A silent film titled "Zoo in Manhattan," produced by Central Film Company, which showcases a trip to the Central Park Zoo in New York during the 1920s. It highlights the poor conditions for animals at the time, emphasizing that zoos did not prioritize animal welfare, resulting in species like jaguars and polar bears being kept in inadequately small cages. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.

Online Copy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fkw46T0STSE

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