Description: Perth, Western Australia - AUSTRALIA - Zoological Gardens: The Perth Zoo is a 41-acre (17 ha) zoo that opened in 1898 in South Perth, Western Australia. As of January 2011, it is home to 1258 animals of 164 species and includes an extensive botanical collection. In 2010/11, the zoo had a paid staff of about 248 (167 full-time equivalents), plus about 300 volunteer docents. It is a full institutional member of the Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA) and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). The Perth Zoological Gardens were opened on 17 October 1898 by the Governor of Western Australia, Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Gerard Smith. Planning for the zoo had started in 1896 when the Acclimatization Society first met, the original purpose of which was to introduce European animals to Australia and establish a zoo. In 1897 this group invited the director of the Melbourne Zoo, Albert Le Souef, to choose a site. His son Ernest was chosen as the first director of the Perth Zoo, and work began in 1897. This White Border Era (1915-30) postcard shows edge wear and creasing. The card may also have been slightly trimmed.
Price: 8.5 USD
Location: Brooklyn, New York
End Time: 2024-10-13T02:16:51.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Western Australia: Perth
Modification Description: Slightly Trimmed
City/Region: Perth
Material: Paper
City: Perth
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Modified Item: Yes
Subject: Zoological Gardens
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Zoological Gardens: Zoo
Continent: Australia/Oceania
Era: Undivided Back (c. 1901-1907)
Country: Australia
Theme: Animals, Cities & Towns, Floral & Gardens, Landscapes, Zoo
Region: Western Australia
Features: Panoramic
Country/Region of Manufacture: Australia
Postage Condition: Unposted
