A short, illustrated history of Australian zoos to accompany the release of a colourful collection of wildlife postage stamps.
Out of print.
An important history of zoos that explores the twelve elements of the modern zoo.
“Dublin Zoo: An Illustrated History, by Catherine de Courcy is lavishly illustrated with lovely photographs of animals and people – and her text is peppered with interesting stories….”
A beautifully illustrated book about the elephants of Dublin Zoo for a young audience with paintings by Cathy Callan.
A history of Melbourne Zoo from its early days as a struggling acclimatisation society to its success in the later nineteenth century during the heady days of Marvellous Melbourne.
“Dublin Zoo: An Illustrated History, by Catherine de Courcy is lavishly illustrated with lovely photographs of animals and people – and her text is peppered with interesting stories….”
A chapter on the history of Australia’s zoos in an important international history of zoos and aquaria.
A short, illustrated history of Australian zoos to accompany the release of a colourful collection of wildlife postage stamps.