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Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1964 showing a polar bear and black bears at a zoo enclosure in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Shot through chain-link fencing, the grainy, color-bleached film captures the bears in their concrete and water habitats, with visible film scratches and natural decay. The footage has a nostalgic, archival quality, offering a glimpse into mid-century zoo life and family entertainment. The polar bear is seen swimming and resting, while black bears walk along the enclosure. This authentic, unedited home movie provides authentic period detail for documentaries, historical projects, and retro-themed content.
No recognizable people, logos, or music are flagged. Lower-risk for commercial use, subject to your own review.
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