Early History of the Zoological Society
Special thanks to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for contributing many of the unknown photographer images.
In 1956, the Zoological Society launched a $300,000 fund-raising campaign at the Pfister Hotel, complete with zebra, donkey (held by Zoo Director George Speidel), elephant and leopard. The fund drive exceeded its goal by $200,000.Photographer unknown
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