London Zoo saved from closure

Title

London Zoo saved from closure

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

7 Sep 1992

Year of production

1992

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Duration

00:03:21

Description

Charlie Stayt reports back to Angela Rippon from London Zoo after a closure decision was lifted due to high visitor figures and donations. Zoo Chief Executive Joe Gibbs explains the turnaround and his belief in the role of zoos in wildlife conservation. On LBC Newstalk 97.3.

Contributors

Charlie Stayt; LBC Newstalk 97.3; Joe Gibbs

Keywords

Economics; London Zoo; Zoological gardens; Captive animals; Wildlife conservation

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