1956: Polar Bear Swimming and Drinking at Zoo Pool

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Year1956
Decade1950s
LocationLong Beach, California, United States
Duration11s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
Collection1956 · Long Beach, California, United States
StatusPartner License

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Polar Bear Swimming and Drinking at Zoo Pool — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1956 captures a polar bear at the Long Beach, California zoo, pawing at the edge of its pool and drinking water while swimming. The bear, a large white arctic animal, is seen in a captive enclosure, observed by visitors as part of a zoo attraction. This rare archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-20th century zoo life and family entertainment, showcasing the bear's calm behavior in a contained environment. The film's grainy texture and authentic 1950s home movie style enhance its historical charm, making it ideal for documentaries, nostalgic content, and educational projects about wildlife and public exhibits.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
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License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 11s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 60334901

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1449 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label: david,alex
Reel-level year note: 1953-1955-1956
Reel-level location note: palm springs california
Date: 1956 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: Long Beach, California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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