Description: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Paperback by Kraft, Joy W., ISBN 0738577820, ISBN-13 9780738577821, Brand New, Free shipping in the US The opening of the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden sounds like a goofy family comedy, but it quickly became one of the most popular attractions in Ohio. Opening day, September 18, 1875, was overcast and chilly, a shaky start for the second zoological garden in the United States. Exhibits were unfinished, and animals remained crated. The polar bear had not arrived, and the collection on display included a feeble tiger, a blind hyena, an elephant rescued from a bankrupt circus, a talking crow, eight small monkeys, and 400 birds. Despite the rough start, the venture by bird-lover Andrew Erkenbrecher and friends blossomed into a top-tier zoo inspiring a passion for nature-a champion of endangered species with its own college-preparatory high school and an unrivaled commitment to education, research, and innovative breeding programs. It has survived Damocles' sword of economic cuts as stubborn Cincinnatians came to its rescue time after time, charmed by the animals and events found here: chimps Mr. and Mrs. Rooney, Susie the Gorilla who took tea and smoked Chesterfields, Rodney the boxing kangaroo, Martha the last passenger pigeon on earth, outdoor operas, and dancing under the stars.
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Book Title: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
Number of Pages: 128 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Topic: Life Sciences / Botany, United States / MidWest / East North Central (Il, in, Mi, Oh, Wi), Subjects & Themes / Historical, Animals / General, United States / State & Local / MidWest (IA, Il, in, Ks, Mi, MN, Mo, Nd, Ne, Oh, Sd, Wi), Life Sciences / Zoology / General
Publication Year: 2010
Item Height: 0.3 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Nature, Travel, Photography, Science, History
Item Weight: 0.7 Oz
Item Length: 9.2 in
Author: Joy W. Kraft
Item Width: 6.5 in
Book Series: Images of America Ser.
Format: Trade Paperback
