Shot on 8mm film in 1972, this vintage home movie captures two polar bears in their zoo enclosure in Colby, Wisconsin. The footage shows one bear sitting on a rock ledge near a pool of water, while the other rests nearby. A metal fence separates the animals from visitors, with a red sign visible in the enclosure. The film exhibits classic Super 8 grain, color shifts, and slight camera movement, offering a nostalgic glimpse into mid-20th century zoo life and wildlife observation.
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