Zoo Moments (1932)

Filmed at the Surrey Zoo, Chessington, Leatherhead. “Two-legged, four-legged, animals or birds, they all have the same fascination for young Eve - and her parents, too!“ L/S of large house at Chessington Zoo. Woman is pulled along in a cart attached to what looks like a llama. M/S of group of people horse riding with a large pelican walking along in front of them. The pelican catches a fish that is thrown to it. C/U of the sign post “To Apiary, Scenic Railway, Duck Pond, Pheasantry, Monkeys etc.“ Various animals are led past and presented to the camera. A llama, an elephant and ponies. “Rosie is just a baby - (elephant) of four years - “ M/S of Rosie with a young woman sitting on her back. The girl feeds the elephant whilst sitting on its back. C/U of elephant putting food in its mouth with its trunk. “The bear cubs eat or drink anything with all the enthusiasm of their two years - “ Young bear cubs on leads pull along young keepers. The bears sit at little tables drinking from babies b
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