1972: Hippo Enjoying a Swim Behind Bars in Chicago, Illinois | Stockfilm

1972: Hippo Enjoying a Swim Behind Bars in Chicago, Illinois | Stockfilm

Hippo Enjoying a Swim Behind Bars in Chicago, Illinois — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1972 in Chicago, Illinois, showing a hippopotamus swimming behind bars at a zoo. The large mammal moves through the water with slow, heavy motions, splashing as it circles its enclosure. Captured in authentic retro style, this archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse of mid-20th century wildlife exhibits and family entertainment. The grainy, color-graded film quality enhances its historic charm, making it ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about American zoos in the 1970s.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 9s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 68148551

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 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence: Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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