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1972: Four Brown Bears and Keeper in Zoo Enclosure

1972: Four Brown Bears and Keeper in Zoo Enclosure

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  • Year1972
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationChicago, Illinois, United States
  • Duration7s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1972 Chicago Illinois

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Four Brown Bears and Keeper in Zoo Enclosure — Clip Details

Vintage 1972 home movie footage from Chicago, Illinois, capturing four large brown bears—likely grizzly or Kodiak—in their zoo enclosure. A zoo keeper observes the massive ursine animals as they amble across the rocky habitat, showcasing their powerful paws, thick fur, and imposing presence. The 8mm film quality adds authentic grain and nostalgia, offering a rare glimpse into mid-20th century wildlife exhibits. Ideal for documentaries, historical content, or nostalgic storytelling about zoo life in the 1970s.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
7s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
68148410

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1405 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label
planes,lake geneva,colby,brookfield zoo,shrman,lincoln park
Reel-level year note
1972
Reel-level location note
illinois
Date
1972 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
Chicago, Illinois, 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)

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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