hello and help!!

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jbird330

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hello to everyone from cambridge in the uk.
just wondering if anyone out there could point me in the right direction, for finding 1940s and 1950s london zoo guides or any other revelant books/guides etc, that may contain info on the old tropical bird house before it was converted in 1958 (i believe). i understand that it housed humming birds, birds of paradise, etc. i only ask because my elderly father (london born and bred), used to visit for hours on end as a child, and endlessly talks about his fond memories there. so it was my intention to try and get some guides/photos/ or whatever is available, and rekindle his love, before he is gone.
i appreciate any info anyone has to help
jason
(funds are available)
 
thanks for the welcome.

i guess that i should also add that i worked as a zoo keeper at colchester zoo from 1987 to 1990, before going on to work for cambridge university, department of zoology, sub department of animal behaviour. for a few years caring for resus monkeys. i covered all sections whilst at the zoo, except for the big cats (insurance was a nightmare). just thought i would share.
jason
 
jbird330 said:
thanks for the welcome.

i guess that i should also add that i worked as a zoo keeper at colchester zoo from 1987 to 1990, before going on to work for cambridge university, department of zoology, sub department of animal behaviour. for a few years caring for resus monkeys. i covered all sections whilst at the zoo, except for the big cats (insurance was a nightmare). just thought i would share.
jason
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As with the maps, Your best bet would probably be bongorob or pertinax, as they (I believe) are the oldest brittish zoochatters who still make a large contribution. (sorry If I'm wrong guys:p)

epickoala123;)
 
Welcome Jason. Good luck with your search. I do not have anything for disposal, but I do have a couple of pre-war Regent's Park guides from which maybe I could scan you some information although I appreciate these are from an earlier period than the one in question. PM me if you are interested.

P.S. Tim May on this site is a major authority on Regent's Park.
 
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