Motoring traffic at High Park Zoo - Historic Images

 

More noise needs to made about the possible closure of the zoo out side of the near by wards. In hopes of  providing a little emotional attachment the blog went searching for some  interesting images of the people enjoying the zoo.



 

original title of above image
Title: The High Park Zoo is a favourite stopping place for motor parties, especially if there are any kiddies along. The roadway any afternoon is lined with high class cars as well as tin lizzies.
Date: [1919]
Link to record

 

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High Park Zoo its possible loss not causing any uproar?

 

A quick Google search results in a multitude of save Riverdale farm efforts, while a save High Park Zoo results in a Inside Toronto article and a Facebook page (great effort with around 1400 friends).

It is surprising with the new baby boom in the area over the past few years, more parents in the area would not be protesting the potential closing of the zoo.  Typically, on the weekend it is a "zoo" there with all of the families and tourists visiting the resident animals.  Is the community just unaware of the threatened closure or are people ready to see the High Park Zoo go?

a few images from the park zoo today...

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