Some of the animals and birds that were kept in Southampton Zoo from 1961 to 1985 but in very poor living conditions that would not be acceptable today
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 8, 2020 in Local History, News | 0 commentsThis is a glimpse of some of the animals and birds that were kept in Southampton Zoo from 1961 to 1985, but in very poor living conditions that would not have been tolerated today.

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Southampton Zoo 1961- 85
In the ‘80s the living conditions and welfare of the animals, as well as the lack of facilities for the public, gradually became a cause for concern. Without…