Title: Animals always : 100 years at the Saint Louis Zoo /
Authors: Leonard, Mary Delach.; Bonner, Jeffrey P.
Publisher: University of Missouri Press,
Year: 2009
Subjects: St. Louis Zoological Park History.; St. Louis Zoological Park Pictorial works.; Wildlife conservation Missouri Saint Louis.; Wildlife conservation Case studies.
Abstract: "Gives readers a glimpse into the unseen work and overlooked history of the renowned Saint Louis Zoo. The Zoo's rich history and its emergence as a modern-day research and conservation center are covered in stories and fact-filled sidebars illustrated with vintage black-and-white images from the archives and modern color photos"--Provided by publisher.
Contents: Time line: Progress at the Saint Louis Zoo through the years -- What's in a name? -- Introduction -- Flight test: The world's biggest bird cage launches a world-class zoo -- Elephant tales: Raja's world at the river's edge began with Miss Jim -- Bar none: Bear pits break the mold for zoo exhibits -- Getting in the swing of things: Changing times in the primate house -- Snakes alive and leapin' lizards: The historic herpetarium -- Architectural gems: The zoo's historic buildings, fountains, and sculptures -- Changing times: Animal shows give way to conservation, research, and education -- "Our zoo": St. Louis city and county voters answer the call -- Science and our amazing animals: care and feeding of creatures great and small -- The future of zoos / Jeffrey P. Bonner.