Smithsonian Institution Archives

Keeper Reports, 1980-2004

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FA08-116
Creators:
National Zoological Park. Department of Animal Programs
Dates:
1980-2004
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
6 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of records documenting the behavior of individual animals, care of animals, breeding, and significant events among the Nile hippopotamus, pygmy hippopotamus, rhinoceros, giraffes, bison, potbellied pigs, elephants, camels, beavers, seals, sea lions, cheetahs, and other animals living in the Elephant House, deer area, prairie trail, Africa trail, Cheetah Conservation Station, and Beaver Valley. Materials consist of observations and notes by the keepers in the form of daily report as well as some diet information, medical information, facility information, and clippings about the animals.

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Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 08-116, National Zoological Park. Department of Animal Programs, Keeper Reports

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National Zoological Park (U.S.). Beaver Valley Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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