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San Antonio Zoo Born From Rock Quarry Plan
In San Antonio a municipal zoo grew from a derelict rock quarry site near the river. Commissioner Ray Lambert transformed Brackenridge Park stock into a full zoological complex with bears, lions, wolves, deer, elk, buffalo, and a bird section led by Otto Koehler Park, aided by donations and city labor. The zoo's upkeep runs about $300 monthly, supported by self-produced feed and donated scraps.
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San Antonio
Ray Lambert
Rock Quarry
Nature
Mexico
Brackenridge Park
George W. Brackenridge
Brown
Lambert
Nock
Brackenridge
Howver
Shelving
Department of Interior
Washington
Yellowstone Park
Otto Koehler
River Avenue
Comany
Yuma
Ariz
India
Rotary Club
Zoo
Koehler Park
Old City