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By Katherine Girlich

In 1922, philanthropist and president of the San Francisco Parks fee, Herbert Fleishhacker, bought a 60-acre web site in southwestern San Francisco. Fleishhacker Pool used to be in-built 1925 and an adjacent zoo further in 1929. initially known as Fleishhacker Zoo, it featured quite a few unique flora and fauna. significant indicates have been in-built the Thirties melancholy period as a part of the paintings development management (WPA). This booklet celebrates the San Francisco Zoo�s 80-year heritage because it revisits adored animals and constructions like Monkey Island, Storyland, and Dentzel Carousel. The zoo holds a unique position within the hearts of many, because it is a smart San Francisco treasure alongside the foggy shorelines of Ocean Beach.

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