Written on the back of this photo is: Lion Cub & Trainer Bernie Hoffmann. July 7, 1986. Who the heck is Bernie Hoffmann? Does anyone have any idea?
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Bernie Hoffmann?
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Wade G. Burck
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Would this be the same person that was Yaro Hoffman?
Bernie Hoffmann had a big pet shop on Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. In the 50s and 60s (maybe more but I moved) he was often seen on Chicago TV shows. He'd wear some military-like costume and be the head of the menagerie on Super Circus. My wonderful parents took me to the shop in the late 50s. Lots of monkeys and exotics including an adult lioness. As to being a trainer - don't think so.
The shop was named Animal Kingdom,
and was also a rental for some wild animals.
Rob.
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