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IN PICTURES: Old Chester Zoo pictures in colour
Gentleman Orang-Outang. "Gentleman, after reading the minutes of the last meeting, I have come to the conclusion that productivity would be best served if we concentrated on the all out production of more bananas. "These seem to be the thoughts of "Jimmy" the Orang-Outang. He has been given many hats to play with at Chester-Zoo - the latest being this topper. May 19631 of 20 
Gentleman Orang-Outang. "Gentleman, after reading the minutes of the last meeting, I have come to the conclusion that productivity would be best served if we concentrated on the all out production of more bananas. "These seem to be the thoughts of "Jimmy" the Orang-Outang. He has been given many hats to play with at Chester-Zoo - the latest being this topper. May 19632 of 20 
Freddie, a baby chimp, is making a real job of mixing the Christmas puddings-in and out of the mixing bowl is all part of the job to Freddie. The chimp arrived from West Africa and was reared in a home. He is 10 months old and is on view at Chester Zoo. December 19693 of 20 ![Freddie, a baby chimp, is making a real job of mixing the Christmas puddings-in and out of the mixing bowl is all part of the job to Freddie. The chimp arrived from West Africa and was reared in a home. He is 10 months old and is on view at Chester Zoo. December 1969]()
Freddie, a baby chimp, is making a real job of mixing the Christmas puddings-in and out of the mixing bowl is all part of the job to Freddie. The chimp arrived from West Africa and was reared in a home. He is 10 months old and is on view at Chester Zoo. December 19694 of 20 ![Myra the hippo washes down a king-size lunch at Chester zoo. So far nobody has been able to get near enough to check if mum's little three-week-old mystery is male or female. You don't argue with three tons of motherly love. February 1976]()
Myra the hippo washes down a king-size lunch at Chester zoo. So far nobody has been able to get near enough to check if mum's little three-week-old mystery is male or female. You don't argue with three tons of motherly love. February 19765 of 20 ![Myra the hippo washes down a king-size lunch at Chester zoo. So far nobody has been able to get near enough to check if mum's little three-week-old mystery is male or female. You don't argue with three tons of motherly love. February 1976]()
Myra the hippo washes down a king-size lunch at Chester zoo. So far nobody has been able to get near enough to check if mum's little three-week-old mystery is male or female. You don't argue with three tons of motherly love. February 19766 of 20 ![Two chimpanzees give a lioness cub a kiss at Chester Zoo. Undated picture]()
Two chimpanzees give a lioness cub a kiss at Chester Zoo. Undated picture7 of 20 ![Two chimpanzees give a lioness cub a kiss at Chester Zoo]()
Two chimpanzees give a lioness cub a kiss at Chester Zoo8 of 20 ![Being reared as a child,complete with nappies, that is the lot of two month old baby chimp Mary, who was abandoned by her mother at Chester zoo. Rearing the chimp is the job of Mrs. Margaret Bloom, wife of the assistant zoo director, and she has her hands full as her own child, Peter, is only 18 months old, December 1958]()
Being reared as a child,complete with nappies, that is the lot of two month old baby chimp Mary, who was abandoned by her mother at Chester zoo. Rearing the chimp is the job of Mrs. Margaret Bloom, wife of the assistant zoo director, and she has her hands full as her own child, Peter, is only 18 months old, December 19589 of 20 ![Being reared as a child,complete with nappies, that is the lot of two month old baby chimp Mary, who was abandoned by her mother at Chester zoo. Rearing the chimp is the job of Mrs. Margaret Bloom, wife of the assistant zoo director, and she has her hands full as her own child, Peter, is only 18 months old, December 1958]()
Being reared as a child,complete with nappies, that is the lot of two month old baby chimp Mary, who was abandoned by her mother at Chester zoo. Rearing the chimp is the job of Mrs. Margaret Bloom, wife of the assistant zoo director, and she has her hands full as her own child, Peter, is only 18 months old, December 195810 of 20 ![Bar Bar the Elephant, Chester Zoos biggest bag snatcher strikes again, grabbing handbag owned by Ann Evans of Broughton Chester, who was enrolled to find out if he had reformed his ways, 23rd November 1966.]()
Bar Bar the Elephant, Chester Zoos biggest bag snatcher strikes again, grabbing handbag owned by Ann Evans of Broughton Chester, who was enrolled to find out if he had reformed his ways, 23rd November 1966.11 of 20 ![Bar Bar the Elephant, Chester Zoos biggest bag snatcher strikes again, grabbing handbag owned by Ann Evans of Broughton Chester, who was enrolled to find out if he had reformed his ways, 23rd November 1966.]()
Bar Bar the Elephant, Chester Zoos biggest bag snatcher strikes again, grabbing handbag owned by Ann Evans of Broughton Chester, who was enrolled to find out if he had reformed his ways, 23rd November 1966.12 of 20 ![Male and female Rhinoceros seen here in their winter quarters at Chester Zoo. 2nd February 1988]()
Male and female Rhinoceros seen here in their winter quarters at Chester Zoo. 2nd February 198813 of 20 ![Male and female Rhinoceros seen here in their winter quarters at Chester Zoo. 2nd February 1988]()
Male and female Rhinoceros seen here in their winter quarters at Chester Zoo. 2nd February 198814 of 20 ![A three month old Civet cat had an outing in the flowers at Chester Zoo today Thursday. She should be at home amid the smells of the flowers for until a few years ago most of the most exclusive perfumes were distilled from the musk glands of the Civet, which in its natural state smells vile. May 1963]()
A three month old Civet cat had an outing in the flowers at Chester Zoo today Thursday. She should be at home amid the smells of the flowers for until a few years ago most of the most exclusive perfumes were distilled from the musk glands of the Civet, which in its natural state smells vile. May 196315 of 20 ![A three month old Civet cat had an outing in the flowers at Chester Zoo today Thursday. She should be at home amid the smells of the flowers for until a few years ago most of the most exclusive perfumes were distilled from the musk glands of the Civet, which in its natural state smells vile. May 1963]()
A three month old Civet cat had an outing in the flowers at Chester Zoo today Thursday. She should be at home amid the smells of the flowers for until a few years ago most of the most exclusive perfumes were distilled from the musk glands of the Civet, which in its natural state smells vile. May 196316 of 20 ![Sydney, a 2 year old orang-utan shows off a picture he painted. He was given a palette made from an egg tray, with most of the colours of the rainbow. Some he put on the canvas but most went on him and his keeper. Now his painting is to be auctioned by Sotheby's at Chester Zoo on Saturday to raise cash for a World Wildlife Project. July 1985]()
Sydney, a 2 year old orang-utan shows off a picture he painted. He was given a palette made from an egg tray, with most of the colours of the rainbow. Some he put on the canvas but most went on him and his keeper. Now his painting is to be auctioned by Sotheby's at Chester Zoo on Saturday to raise cash for a World Wildlife Project. July 198517 of 20 ![Sydney, a 2 year old orang-utan shows off a picture he painted. He was given a palette made from an egg tray, with most of the colours of the rainbow. Some he put on the canvas but most went on him and his keeper. Now his painting is to be auctioned by Sotheby's at Chester Zoo on Saturday to raise cash for a World Wildlife Project. July 1985]()
Sydney, a 2 year old orang-utan shows off a picture he painted. He was given a palette made from an egg tray, with most of the colours of the rainbow. Some he put on the canvas but most went on him and his keeper. Now his painting is to be auctioned by Sotheby's at Chester Zoo on Saturday to raise cash for a World Wildlife Project. July 198518 of 20 ![These eight year old had a surprise when they called in at Chester Zoo to organise chores for the following weeks Bob-a-job by the 1st Upton-by-Chester Scout group.
They started cleaning cages and even washing down the Giraffe in April 1968]()
These eight year old had a surprise when they called in at Chester Zoo to organise chores for the following weeks Bob-a-job by the 1st Upton-by-Chester Scout group. They started cleaning cages and even washing down the Giraffe in April 196819 of 20 ![These eight year old had a surprise when they called in at Chester Zoo to organise chores for the following weeks Bob-a-job by the 1st Upton-by-Chester Scout group.
They started cleaning cages and even washing down the Giraffe in April 1968]()
These eight year old had a surprise when they called in at Chester Zoo to organise chores for the following weeks Bob-a-job by the 1st Upton-by-Chester Scout group. They started cleaning cages and even washing down the Giraffe in April 196820 of 20
