Houston Zoo – June 17, 1962

Back when channel 13 shot this footage of the Houston Zoo on 6-17-1962, it was operated by the city of Houston. Today, the zoo cares for 6,000 animals. More than two million guests walk through the front gates each year according to the zoo's website.
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