1972: Vintage 8mm Footage of Animals in Zoo Enclosures in Chicago, Illinois | Stockfilm

1972: Vintage 8mm Footage of Animals in Zoo Enclosures in Chicago, Illinois | Stockfilm

Vintage 8mm Footage of Animals in Zoo Enclosures in... — Clip Details

1972: Vintage 8mm home movie footage from Chicago, Illinois, capturing animals in their zoo enclosures. The grainy, nostalgic film shows antelope, camel, and gazelle in confined spaces, reflecting a 1970s perspective on zoo life. The footage has a quiet, contemplative mood, with animals appearing passive and still, evoking themes of captivity and artificial environments. This authentic archival clip offers a raw, unfiltered glimpse into mid-century wildlife display and public leisure, ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or historical storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 29s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 68148844

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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