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The pride of the African pavillion at the new zoo in Scarborough, Bingo the antelope, gets a handout from animal keeper Janice LaTrobe. Part of her jo(...)
The pride of the African pavillion at the new zoo in Scarborough, Bingo the antelope, gets a handout from animal keeper Janice LaTrobe. Part of her jo(...)

The pride of the African pavillion at the new zoo in Scarborough, Bingo the antelope, gets a handout from animal keeper Janice LaTrobe. Part of her jo(...)

Date5/16/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: The pride of the African pavillion at the new zoo in Scarborough; Bingo the antelope; gets a handout from animal keeper Janice LaTrobe. Part of her job now is releasing caged animals into the natural habitat provided for them and some; accustomed to cages; react cautiously to growing grass and sparking pools.
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Canada - Ontario - Toronto - Zoos - Metro Toronto Zoo - Animals - Antelope and Deer
Canada - Ontario - Toronto - Zoos - Metro Toronto Zoo - Animals - Antelope and Deer
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