Edited from the 1970 television special titled Zoos of the world. Explains that modern zoos around the world provide many services for animals, including places where they can graze, dig, climb, swim and sleep with protection and with nursery and medical care. Suitable for lower and upper primary levels.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
505436
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Zoo animals
Animals & Wildlife → Zoological gardens
Childrens Films → Children 0-6
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)