Prospect Park Zoo (English Wikipedia)

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Long, L.H. (1966). The World Almanac and Book of Facts: 1966. New York World-Telegram. p. 320. Retrieved December 28, 2018. Brooklyn Zoo Is In Prospect Park, and has entrances on the East Drive In the Park and on Flatbush Ave. The animals have modern quarters. Pits without bars are placed around a central plaza, with a sea lion pool.
Hamilton, Marian (1991). The best things in New York are free. Harvard Common Press. p. 203. ISBN 978-1-55832-031-4. Retrieved December 28, 2018. The Brooklyn Zoo is undergoing renovation and plans to re-open in 1992-93.
Sandberg-Diment, Erik (September 7, 1970). "The Zoo Story". New York Magazine. 3 (36): 59. Retrieved April 12, 2010.
Parloff, Roger (May 7, 1979). "The Zoo Story: Part Two". New York Magazine. New York Media, LLC. p. 62. Archived from the original on January 24, 2024. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
Friend, Tad (April 24, 1995). "It's A Jungle in Here". New York Magazine. New York Media, LLC. p. 48. Archived from the original on January 24, 2024. Retrieved February 20, 2019.

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Davenport, Emily (July 9, 2020). "Prospect Park Zoo, New York Aquarium slated to reopen July 24". Brooklyn Paper. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.

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"Doings at Today's Meeting of the Board". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn Daily Eagle. May 20, 1890. pp. Page 6, Column 4. Archived from the original on September 19, 2008. Retrieved August 30, 2008.
References to acquisitions of three cinnamon bears, kept in pens near the Dairy, before dinner at (a then expanded, now demolished) Shelter (Concert Grove) House. "Guests of the Park Commissioners - Prominent Citizens Enjoy a Banquet and Inspect Recent Improvements". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn Daily Eagle. July 3, 1890. pp. Page 1, Column 8. Archived from the original on September 19, 2008. Retrieved August 30, 2008.
Among other changes under way in the last decade of the 19th century, the Deer Paddock from the original park design merged with the Menagerie. The original Deer Paddock became a small meadow. This small meadow was later incorporated into Leffert's Homestead (1918) and the southern part of the present Zoo (1935) "Beauties of the Park - Many Improvements Contemplated by the Commissioners". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn Daily Eagle. March 23, 1890. pp. Page 13, Columns 1 and 2. Archived from the original on September 19, 2008. Retrieved August 30, 2008.
In June 1891, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle ran a front page interview with George V. Brower, President of the Parks Commission, referring to the Prospect Park Menagerie still as a contemplated future project. Mr. Brower did say a "nucleus" had been established, and goes on to inventory the holdings in this nucleus (see reference for details). "A Park Menagerie - Does Public Sentiment Favor One?". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn Daily Eagle. June 21, 1891. pp. Page 1, Column 3. Archived from the original on September 19, 2008. Retrieved August 30, 2008.
"New Animals For The Park". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn Daily Eagle. May 4, 1902. pp. Page 54, Column 2. Archived from the original on September 19, 2008. Retrieved August 30, 2008.

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Chang, Sophia (October 13, 2023). "Storm damage from Ophelia forces Prospect Park Zoo to close indefinitely". Gothamist. Archived from the original on October 13, 2023. Retrieved October 14, 2023.

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Lancaster, Clay (1972). Prospect Park Handbook. New York: Long Island University Press. pp. 80–97. ISBN 0-913252-06-9. Archived from the original on August 27, 2009.

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Buckley, Mary-Lyn; Carrion, Adolfo (January 31, 2024). "Prospect Park Zoo strives to reopen following damage incurred from severe weather". News 12 - The Bronx. Archived from the original on February 19, 2024. Retrieved April 14, 2024.

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Cogan, Alice (March 2, 1930). "Our Elephant Wants New Apartment to Entertain Friends In, She Declares". Times Union. p. 47. Archived from the original on September 3, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
"$70,000 Approved for Boro Streets". Times Union. March 2, 1932. p. 63. Archived from the original on September 3, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
"Prospect Park Zoo to Give Animals a New Deal Home". Daily News. March 9, 1934. p. 648. Archived from the original on September 3, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
"Work Is Started on New Zoo, Will Be Ready by Summer". Times Union. March 8, 1934. p. 6. Archived from the original on September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
"Construction of New Prospect Park Zoo Being Rushed by Army of Workmen". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. September 2, 1934. p. 28. Archived from the original on September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
"Park's Zoo Opens on July 4; $5,000 Starts $50,000 Drive". Times Union. May 28, 1935. p. 9. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
Smith, John W. (May 28, 1935). "S. Klein, Merchant, Contracts to Fill 25 Brooklyn Zoo Cages". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. pp. 1, 19. Archived from the original on September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
"Program Announced for New Zoo Opening". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. June 30, 1935. p. 11. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
"150,000 Zoo Visitors Over July 4 Holiday". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. July 5, 1935. p. 5. Archived from the original on September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
"Prospect Park Zoo to Get Buck and Doe From New England". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. April 29, 1936. p. 1. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
"'Wild' Visitors at Zoo Keep Staff Jittery". Daily News. July 4, 1937. p. 58. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
"New Ramp Bars More Dives by Elephant Billy". Daily News. September 17, 1939. p. 117. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
"Hay for Zoo Boarders". Daily News. August 28, 1940. p. 504. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
"Visitors to Zoo Kill Seals, Apes, Elephant". Daily News. February 17, 1943. p. 526. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
"Court Upholds Cop in Crackdown at Prospect Park Zoo". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. February 17, 1943. p. 21. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
Poster, Tom (July 21, 1967). "It's a Jungle Outside, Zoo Finds". Daily News. p. 44. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
Poster, Thomas (July 22, 1967). "Zoo Increases Guard to Save Animals From Humans". Daily News. p. 12. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
Claire, Spiegel (April 18, 1976). "Zoo Prospects Poor for Prospect Park". Daily News. p. 221. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
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"Robert Moses and the Modern Park System (1929-1965)". Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved December 23, 2006.

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Kappstatter, Bob (January 16, 2009). "Bronx Zoo, New York aquarium staff face layoffs due to potential state, city budget cuts". New York Daily News. Daily News Company. Archived from the original on March 27, 2009. Retrieved March 19, 2009.

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Nygaard, Sandra; Aria, Barbara. "Prospect Park Zoo". NYMag.com. Archived from the original on September 3, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2023.

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"Smith Decries 'Back-Alley Politics' Of La Guardia in Row With Moses: At Opening of New Prospect Park Zoo Former Governor Extols Park Commissioner, Who Joins Mayor in Shunning Ceremony -- 3,000 View Glittering $500,000 Centre". The New York Times. July 4, 1935. pp. 1, 17. Archived from the original on June 18, 2018. Retrieved January 12, 2007.
"OPEN PROSPECT PARK ZOO.; New Menagerie Building Dedicated by Commissioner Ingersoll". The New York Times. April 30, 1916. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on February 15, 2019. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
"New Zoo Designed By CWA in 16 Days; Feat of White-Collar Workers on Central Park Project Is Praised by Moses". The New York Times. February 27, 1934. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on May 2, 2019. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
"Smith Now 'Agent' for Prospect Zoo; Ex-Governor Named by Moses to 'Rent' Vacant Space in New Animal Houses". The New York Times. May 10, 1935. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
"Pep' Talk by Smith Opens Zoo Drive; ' Half a Dollar or a Dollar' Asked of Public to Buy Prospect Park Animals". The New York Times. May 28, 1935. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
"Animals Offered Smith; Vermont Ready to Send Native Beasts for Prospect Park". The New York Times. June 29, 1935. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
"Prospect Park Zoo Grows Up in Year; Institution, Which Celebrated Birthday Yesterday, Is Now Among Nation's Best". The New York Times. July 5, 1936. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
"Variety of Names Opens Zoo Voting; Children's Inventiveness in Balloting on Animals in 2 Parks Causes Dismay". The New York Times. August 17, 1935. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
"Smith Gives Names to 46 Zoo Animals; Discards Some Suggestions of Children in Favor of a Few of His Own". The New York Times. September 28, 1935. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
"Zoo Visitors Here Setting Records; Whole City Animal-Conscious as Result of Opening of New Menageries in Parks". The New York Times. November 17, 1935. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
"Boy, 4, Receives Key to Brooklyn Zoo; As 2,000,000th Visitor, Wayne Lortz Runs Prospect Park Menagerie Two Hours". The New York Times. May 23, 1936. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
"6 Elephants Reach Zoo; Young Animals Arrive From South African Dealer". The New York Times. July 3, 1936. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
"Zoo's New Inmates End Troubled Trip; Ship Brings a Boa Constrictor, 14 Lizards, 1 Dead, and 2 Giant Ant-Eaters". The New York Times. July 23, 1936. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
"Bear Cub Born at Zoo. 'Doing Nicely' on Milk Fed to It With a Dropper". The New York Times. February 15, 1936. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
"Two Leopards Born at Zoo". The New York Times. May 30, 1936. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
"4 Lion Cubs Born in Prospect Park; Two Are Placed in Incubator and Receive Special Diet From Medicine Dropper". The New York Times. May 5, 1936. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
"Ramps for Elephants Will Be Built at Zoo; Prospect Park to Guard Against Tumbles Into Moat". The New York Times. May 10, 1939. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
"Ousted Zoo Director Charges Unfairness; Capt. Cheyne-Stout Seeks Legal Aid to Regain Post". The New York Times. April 5, 1939. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
"Winners Announced in Animal Naming; Awarding of Prizes for Park Zoos to Be Held Today". The New York Times. November 9, 1940. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
"City to Add Land for U.N. Approach; Board Votes to Take Over Strip for Widening of Street to Speed Development". The New York Times. December 17, 1948. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
"Zebra Born at Prospect Park". The New York Times. July 16, 1948. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
"Bear Cubs Make Debut; Male and Female Born Jan. 28 Are at Prospect Park Zoo". The New York Times. April 30, 1953. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
"New Llama Makes Bow To the Brooklyn Public". The New York Times. January 17, 1952. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
"Two New Elephants Arrive at the Prospect Park Zoo". The New York Times. June 20, 1958. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
"U.S. Gives the City $615,000 For Prospect Park Work". The New York Times. May 19, 1966. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
Schumach, Murray (August 23, 1969). "Zoos Trying to Be More Livable; Zoos Try to Be More Livable But They're Not for Rebecca". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
Fowler, Glenn (May 1, 1976). "Prospect Park Zoo Head Accused of Killing Animals". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on February 21, 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
"City's 3 Zoos to Be Taken Over By New York Zoological Society; City's Zoos to Be Run by Zoological Society Zoo Was Rebuilt in 1934 $8.3 Million for Central Park". The New York Times. April 23, 1980. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on April 22, 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
Newton, James S. (April 5, 1987). "New Focus is Planned for Prospect Park Zoo". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
Barron, James (May 20, 1987). "Polar Bears Kill a Child at the Prospect Park Zoo". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on April 29, 2011. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
Clines, Francis X. (February 4, 1993). "What's 3 Letters and Zoologically Incorrect?". The New York Times. pp. Late Edition – Final, Section A, Page 1, Column 3. Archived from the original on May 4, 2019. Retrieved August 30, 2008.
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Meko, Hurubie (October 14, 2023). "Prospect Park Zoo Remains Closed After Severe Flood Damage". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on October 14, 2023. Retrieved October 14, 2023.

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"'Picture-book' Zoo Being Built in Park: Nine Structures to Surround Shaded Square With a Seal Tank and Outdoor Cages". The New York Times. March 9, 1934. p. 12. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved January 12, 2007.
Finder, Alan (April 8, 1993). "Rebuilding a Brooklyn Zoo, Step by Agonizing Step; When the Residents Can't Complain, Why Rush a Much-Delayed City Project?". The New York Times. pp. Late Edition – Final, Section B, Page 1, Column 2. Retrieved August 30, 2008.
Steinhauer, Jennifer (April 15, 2003). "Mayor's Plans Ask for Closing Of 2 City Zoos". The New York Times. pp. Late Edition –Final, Section D, Page 1, Column 5. Retrieved January 2, 2007.
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Clark, Amy Sara (December 12, 2012). "Prospect Park Zoo Opens Renovated Discovery Center". Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY Patch. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.

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"Brooklyn Asks Fund of $964 to Heat Elephants: Estimate Board, Which Never Gave Subject a Thought, Takes Week to Study It". New York Herald Tribune. February 24, 1932. p. 18. ISSN 1941-0646. ProQuest 1125427750.
"Central Park, Prospect Zoos To Be Rebuilt: Moses Files Plan for Nine New Manhattan Structures to Cost $411,000 C.W.A. to Supply Funds Menagerie To Be Established at West New Brighton". New York Herald Tribune. February 20, 1934. p. 36. ISSN 1941-0646. ProQuest 1240112626.
"Prospect Park Zoo Opens With Smith as Guide: 5,000 Visit Exhibits After He Acts as 'Spieler' for Honor Guests on Tour Moses Fails to Attend Lauded by Ex-Governor for Work as Public Official Throngs Attend Grand Opening of the Prospect Park Zoo". New York Herald Tribune. July 4, 1935. p. 15. ISSN 1941-0646. ProQuest 1243979680.
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Wildlife Conservation Society (December 2016). "Annual Report 2016" (PDF). Wildlife Conservation Society: 176 (PDF p. 81). Archived from the original (PDF) on May 5, 2019. Retrieved January 31, 2019. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
Prospect Park Map (PDF) (Map). Prospect Park Alliance. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 10, 2019. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
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Nygaard, Sandra; Aria, Barbara. "Prospect Park Zoo". NYMag.com. Archived from the original on September 3, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
"City Zoos Education". Wildlife Conservation Center. Archived from the original on October 30, 2007. Retrieved March 19, 2009.
"About the City Zoos". Wildlife Conservation Society. Archived from the original on February 11, 2008. Retrieved March 19, 2009.
"City Zoos Volunteers". Wildlife Conservation Society. Archived from the original on January 20, 2008. Retrieved March 19, 2009.
Lancaster, Clay (1972). Prospect Park Handbook. New York: Long Island University Press. pp. 80–97. ISBN 0-913252-06-9. Archived from the original on August 27, 2009.
"Smith Decries 'Back-Alley Politics' Of La Guardia in Row With Moses: At Opening of New Prospect Park Zoo Former Governor Extols Park Commissioner, Who Joins Mayor in Shunning Ceremony -- 3,000 View Glittering $500,000 Centre". The New York Times. July 4, 1935. pp. 1, 17. Archived from the original on June 18, 2018. Retrieved January 12, 2007.
"Doings at Today's Meeting of the Board". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn Daily Eagle. May 20, 1890. pp. Page 6, Column 4. Archived from the original on September 19, 2008. Retrieved August 30, 2008.
References to acquisitions of three cinnamon bears, kept in pens near the Dairy, before dinner at (a then expanded, now demolished) Shelter (Concert Grove) House. "Guests of the Park Commissioners - Prominent Citizens Enjoy a Banquet and Inspect Recent Improvements". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn Daily Eagle. July 3, 1890. pp. Page 1, Column 8. Archived from the original on September 19, 2008. Retrieved August 30, 2008.
"Menagerie, Prospect Park, Brooklyn, N.Y., c.1900". Prospect Park Alliance Photo Archive. Archived from the original on June 11, 2011. Retrieved August 30, 2008.
Among other changes under way in the last decade of the 19th century, the Deer Paddock from the original park design merged with the Menagerie. The original Deer Paddock became a small meadow. This small meadow was later incorporated into Leffert's Homestead (1918) and the southern part of the present Zoo (1935) "Beauties of the Park - Many Improvements Contemplated by the Commissioners". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn Daily Eagle. March 23, 1890. pp. Page 13, Columns 1 and 2. Archived from the original on September 19, 2008. Retrieved August 30, 2008.
In June 1891, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle ran a front page interview with George V. Brower, President of the Parks Commission, referring to the Prospect Park Menagerie still as a contemplated future project. Mr. Brower did say a "nucleus" had been established, and goes on to inventory the holdings in this nucleus (see reference for details). "A Park Menagerie - Does Public Sentiment Favor One?". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn Daily Eagle. June 21, 1891. pp. Page 1, Column 3. Archived from the original on September 19, 2008. Retrieved August 30, 2008.
"New Animals For The Park". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn Daily Eagle. May 4, 1902. pp. Page 54, Column 2. Archived from the original on September 19, 2008. Retrieved August 30, 2008.
"OPEN PROSPECT PARK ZOO.; New Menagerie Building Dedicated by Commissioner Ingersoll". The New York Times. April 30, 1916. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on February 15, 2019. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
Cogan, Alice (March 2, 1930). "Our Elephant Wants New Apartment to Entertain Friends In, She Declares". Times Union. p. 47. Archived from the original on September 3, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
"$70,000 Approved for Boro Streets". Times Union. March 2, 1932. p. 63. Archived from the original on September 3, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
"Robert Moses and the Modern Park System (1929-1965)". Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved December 23, 2006.
"New Zoo Designed By CWA in 16 Days; Feat of White-Collar Workers on Central Park Project Is Praised by Moses". The New York Times. February 27, 1934. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on May 2, 2019. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
"'Picture-book' Zoo Being Built in Park: Nine Structures to Surround Shaded Square With a Seal Tank and Outdoor Cages". The New York Times. March 9, 1934. p. 12. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved January 12, 2007.
"Prospect Park Zoo to Give Animals a New Deal Home". Daily News. March 9, 1934. p. 648. Archived from the original on September 3, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
"Work Is Started on New Zoo, Will Be Ready by Summer". Times Union. March 8, 1934. p. 6. Archived from the original on September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
"Construction of New Prospect Park Zoo Being Rushed by Army of Workmen". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. September 2, 1934. p. 28. Archived from the original on September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
"Smith Now 'Agent' for Prospect Zoo; Ex-Governor Named by Moses to 'Rent' Vacant Space in New Animal Houses". The New York Times. May 10, 1935. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
"Pep' Talk by Smith Opens Zoo Drive; ' Half a Dollar or a Dollar' Asked of Public to Buy Prospect Park Animals". The New York Times. May 28, 1935. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
"Park's Zoo Opens on July 4; $5,000 Starts $50,000 Drive". Times Union. May 28, 1935. p. 9. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
Smith, John W. (May 28, 1935). "S. Klein, Merchant, Contracts to Fill 25 Brooklyn Zoo Cages". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. pp. 1, 19. Archived from the original on September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
"Animals Offered Smith; Vermont Ready to Send Native Beasts for Prospect Park". The New York Times. June 29, 1935. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
"Program Announced for New Zoo Opening". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. June 30, 1935. p. 11. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
"150,000 Zoo Visitors Over July 4 Holiday". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. July 5, 1935. p. 5. Archived from the original on September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
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