Brookfield Zoo celebrates 75 years

Vintage pictures from Brookfield Zoo that opened July 1, 1934. Also, check out more recent images of the zoo here.
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Brookfield Zoo's Keeper George Lewis fleeing Ziggy who earlier in the day tossed him into the ditch on July 31, 1938. Lewis received first aid treatment for his injuries. Ziggy has one death chalked up against him.

Run for your life

(Tribune photo by Max Arthur)

Brookfield Zoo's Keeper George Lewis fleeing Ziggy who earlier in the day tossed him into the ditch on July 31, 1938. Lewis received first aid treatment for his injuries. Ziggy has one death chalked up against him.