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Riverdale zoo, in the heart of downtown Toronto, is a perennial favorite with young animal lovers

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Riverdale zoo, in the heart of downtown Toronto, is a perennial favorite with young animal lovers

Date7/26/1969

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Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Riverdale zoo; in the heart of downtown Toronto; is a perennial favorite with young animal lovers. Zoo officials try hard to enforce a don't feed the animals edict but most visitors; like this young couple; tend to ignore the rule. Not that peanuts are the most appropriate diet for fawns! Zoo is open daily from 10.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.; admission is free; and it can be reached by TTC.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0116427F

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