1957: Black Bear Pacing at Zoo Enclosure Fence

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Year1957
Decade1950s
LocationCatskill, New York, United States
Duration13s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
Collection1957 · Catskill, New York, United States
StatusPartner License

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Black Bear Pacing at Zoo Enclosure Fence — Clip Details

1957: Black bear climbs chain-linked fence at a dilapidated 1950s zoo in the Catskills, New York. The vintage 8mm footage captures the animal's restless movements behind bars, highlighting the cramped, outdated conditions of mid-century animal exhibits. The bear appears agitated and frustrated, pacing and attempting to escape its confined enclosure. This raw, unfiltered archival film offers a poignant glimpse into historical zoo practices and animal welfare in the 1950s. The grainy, authentic quality of the 8mm film enhances its documentary value, making it ideal for historical, educational, or nostalgic content.

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Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 13s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 62708023

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1256 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label: #8
Reel-level year note: 1957-1958
Reel-level location note: new york
Date: 1957 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: Catskill, New York, 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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