Friday, January 28, 2011

Vintage Melbourne Zoo

Keepers were called "guards" in Victorian Melbourne Zoo. In the photo above taken in 1893, we see guard/keeper Steve Robinson. Mr. Robinson, who holds the worlds record for longevity in the animal industry, is today Director of the Darling Downs Zoo.

Darling Downs Zoo - what_new

3 comments:

Steve said...

You made Steph's day! LOL

Anonymous said...

hahahahahaha
made me chuckle.That bloke looks like he is incognito to elude capture from the police as he is the new 'Kelly' gang.Needed a laugh.Cheers ay.

Glenn

Steve said...

Glenn - you might not be chuckling when you see what TWPZ expects you to wear!! Cheers.