Royal Zoological Society of Scotland

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A small booklet from the Bank of Scotland Super Saver scheme for children titled, "Edinburgh Zoo, Saving Wildlife, How zoos help to protect rare animals.' The book details the work zoos do to protect animals.

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An information leaflet containing information on the benifits of becoming a fellow of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland and how to apply. No date.

Scope and Contents A revised guide to the Scottish Zoological Park (now Edinburgh Zoo) written by G.D. Fisher, Director-Secretary to the RZSS. This edition dates from roughly 1969. With tigers on the cover of one and the other missing its cover, this guild includes; information on the RZSS council, hours and terms of admission to the park, feeding times, care of the animals, information on all the animals at the zoological park. The publication is full of photographs showing the animals at the zoo,...

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Letters, written mainly to Thomas Gillespie, about the sale and transportation of animals heading to Edinburgh Zoo. The letters vary from offers of animals, transportation details, negotiations. This bundle of letters contain many from the following individuals and companies; P. Brodeur; Alan Best; A.C. Acooli; John Alabi and company; Canadian Pacific Express Company; Lt. Colonel G. Kirkbride; G. Cansdale.

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Letters regarding animals coming in to the RZSS collection at Edinburgh Zoo in 1938. There are sizable collections of letters from Gerrard Tyrwhitt Drake and Dr. J. A. Campbell (Toronto). Topics covered in these letters include; otters; lists of animals on offer; transportation of animals (giraffe, birds, leopards, snakes, crocodile, reptiles etc.) Also are letters from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.

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An incomplete run of annual reports which are duplicated in the bound volumes (Coll-2099/3/1/1-4). These annual reports are unbound. Dates include 1912; 1924; 1948;1950-1969.

Scope and Contents Information booklets giving people details about Edinburgh zoo, including - park hours, how to get there, admission charges, how to book a party visit, catering, talks by keepers, first aid, car park, hire of push chairs, dogs, park bus, shelter accomodation, the park and its animals, the aquarium, the children's arm, zoo shops, park guide book, where to apply for information, and polite requests. These booklets are from the following dates 1964 1967 (roughly) 1970 1971 (four...

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Copies of outgoing letters from the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland director, Thomas Gillespie. This collection of letters (arranged in date order) date from between 10th May 1949 - 11th August 1949.

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Copies of outgoing letters from the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland Director, Thomas Gillespie. These letters are kept in chronological order from 23rd November 1949 - 22nd March 1950.

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Copies of letters sent by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland's directors, Thomas Gillespie and his successor Donald Bowles. These letters date from 23rd March 1950 - 30th May 1950.