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1973: Two Grizzly Bears in Zoo Enclosure

1973: Two Grizzly Bears in Zoo Enclosure

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  • Year1973
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationWashington, DC, United States
  • Duration22s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1970 Washington DC

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Two Grizzly Bears in Zoo Enclosure — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm film footage from 1973 in Washington DC shows two grizzly bears resting in their zoo enclosure. The bears sit calmly behind iron bars, captured in naturalistic Super 8 style with soft focus and grainy texture typical of 1970s home movie footage. The scene reflects a nostalgic, documentary-style glimpse into zoo life during the early 1970s, evoking themes of animal captivity and Americana. This authentic archival clip offers a raw, unfiltered look at wildlife in urban captivity, ideal for historical, environmental, or cultural storytelling.

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Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
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Duration
22s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
56067397

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Date
1973 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Washington, DC, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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