An amusing study of various animals in the London Zoo enjoying a bath or a swim: polar bears, elephant, hippo, birds and others.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011663
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Elephants
Animals & Wildlife → Polar bear
Animals & Wildlife → Zoo animals
Animals & Wildlife → Zoological gardens
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → London (England) - Description and travel
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)