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Filled with fascinating facts and entertaining anecdotes, The Modern Ark is an in-depth look at the radical changes occurring in our nation's zoos - from cement-paved mazes to simulated rain forests to completely natural landscapes - as well as the history behind the actual idea of the zoo. With remarkable grace and elan, Vicki Croke guides us through a history replete with Egyptian menageries; Louis XVI's personal collection of exotic animals at...
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Presents a history of Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, discussing how its mission has changed since 1868 from a recreational attraction to a center for the study and conservation of endangered species from all over the world; includes archival materials, photographs, and oral histories.
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