Zookeeper Collection

Photo shows Gerald Durrell and Jacqueline Durrell with their pet Chimpanzee Cholmondley. Gerald Durrell was a British naturalist, zookeeper, conservationist, author and television presenter

Lubetkin Penguin Pool, January 1934 (b / w photo)
878300 Lubetkin Penguin Pool, January 1934 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info.: Keeper and penguins)

At the London Zoo - enjoying a ride on an elephant, 1939, (1947). Creator: Unknown
At the London Zoo - enjoying a ride on an elephant, 1939, (1947). The future Queen Elizabeth II rides an elephant with a keeper as mahout

Zoo, Washington, D.C. Sokko, The Monkey, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Zoo, Washington, D.C. Sokko, The Monkey, 1917
Zoo, Washington, D.C. Sokko, The Monkey, 1917

Photo shows Jacqueline Durrell with her pet chimp. Gerald Durrell was a British naturalist, zookeeper, conservationist, author and television presenter

Syed Ali training Indiarani in front of the Elephant House, London Zoo
3424919 Syed Ali training Indiarani in front of the Elephant House, London Zoo, October 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

Children enjoying a ride on Rosie the elephant, Bristol Zoo (photo)
5996789 Children enjoying a ride on Rosie the elephant, Bristol Zoo (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children enjoying a ride on Rosie the elephant)

A keeper, Charles Eyles, with Suffa Culli ( the Black Rose ), 1914 (b / w photo)
1079596 A keeper, Charles Eyles, with Suffa Culli ( the Black Rose ), 1914 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

Keeper, H. Warwick, with a tiger cub and a peccary, taken at ZSL London Zoo
1065188 Keeper, H. Warwick, with a tiger cub and a peccary, taken at ZSL London Zoo, May 1914 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

R. I. Pocock with a kinkajou (b / w photo)
878299 R. I. Pocock with a kinkajou (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info.: Reginald Innes Pocock F.R.S. (1863-1947) British zoologist

Gladys Callow, The Woman with the Way with Her
The Woman with the Way with Her. Gladys Callow, Fellow of the Zoological Society of London is at home with all sorts of animals at the zoo

Newly arrived baby pygmy forest elephant Tiny, with her keepers Robertson
2627280 Newly arrived baby pygmy forest elephant Tiny, with her keepers Robertson, Stimpson and Milbourn at London Zoo, 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond

Female Asian Elephant, Indiarani, moving timber with her trunk
3057814 Female Asian Elephant, Indiarani, moving timber with her trunk, while her keeper sits on her back directing her, London Zoo, 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

A man carries Chimpanzee Sally on his back, London Zoo, 1924 (b / w photo)
3050636 A man carries Chimpanzee Sally on his back, London Zoo, 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Young female African Pygmy Elephant Oojah with her front feet
3066189 Young female African Pygmy Elephant Oojah with her front feet on the embarkation steps, reaching for her trainer, who is on the top step, with her trunk, London Zoo

Young African Elephant Kiberenge being given a drink by Darisha while Syed Ali
2639480 Young African Elephant Kiberenge being given a drink by Darisha while Syed Ali looks on in the background, London Zoo, September 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond

Keeper Ernie Bowman with Hippopotamuses Bobbie and Joan at London Zoo
2639466 Keeper Ernie Bowman with Hippopotamuses Bobbie and Joan at London Zoo, July 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

The Waterfall of Niagara. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of the Earth and Animated Nature, Thomas Kelly, London, 1829

Himalayan black bear, Ursus thibetanus laniger
The Thibet bear or Himalayan black bear, Ursus thibetanus laniger, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by W. Symns after an illustration by Horace S

Johnnys Pa soaked by an Elephant at the Zoo
Comic Postcard - Johnnys Pa - Johnnys Pa takes the children to the Zoo (and gets a little more than he was bargaining for...!). Date: 1907

A crowd of onlookers stand by as a Rhinoceros is unloaded from a truck, by keepers
3043059 A crowd of onlookers stand by as a Rhinoceros is unloaded from a truck, by keepers, at London Zoo in 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond

A decorated Indian Elephant, with three keepers and trainer
3527130 A decorated Indian Elephant, with three keepers and trainer, outside the Elephant House at London Zoo in 1927 (b/w photo) by Bond

Young female African Pygmy Elephant Oojah with two Keepers at London Zoo in
3073895 Young female African Pygmy Elephant Oojah with two Keepers at London Zoo in April 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

A Brown Bear cub being bottle fed by keeper, Leslie Martin Flewin
1772326 A Brown Bear cub being bottle fed by keeper, Leslie Martin Flewin, at London Zoo in May 1914 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Keeper Charles Eyles feeding a baby Asian Elephant with a tube
1772319 Keeper Charles Eyles feeding a baby Asian Elephant with a tube, at London Zoo in 1913 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Zoological Gardens, Regents Park: elephant with adults and children having a ride
1812970 Zoological Gardens, Regents Park: elephant with adults and children having a ride, London Zoo, 1894 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Zoological Gardens, Regents Park: elephant rides, London, c. 1895 (b / w photo)
1812966 Zoological Gardens, Regents Park: elephant rides, London, c.1895 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

A baby Asian Elephant and adult female, Lukhi, bathing in their pool
2652641 A baby Asian Elephant and adult female, Lukhi, bathing in their pool, with their trainer at the side of the pool, 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond

Keeper G. Blore carrying a grey crowned crane, London Zoo, May 1923 (b / w photo)
2627284 Keeper G. Blore carrying a grey crowned crane, London Zoo, May 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

Baby Indian Elephant and adult female Indian Elephant, Assam Lukhi
2639475 Baby Indian Elephant and adult female Indian Elephant, Assam Lukhi who is with keeper Charles Eyles, having her feet trimmed at London Zoo, September 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond

Young African Elephant Kiberenge being given a drink by Darisha, London Zoo
2644370 Young African Elephant Kiberenge being given a drink by Darisha, London Zoo, September 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

A keeper attacked by a boa constrictor in New York Zoo (colour litho)
2779390 A keeper attacked by a boa constrictor in New York Zoo (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A keeper attacked by a boa constrictor in New York Zoo)

A young Nine-banded Armadillo / Nine-banded Long-nosed Armadillo held up in a keeper
3500043 A young Nine-banded Armadillo/Nine-banded Long-nosed Armadillo held up in a keepers hand, London Zoo, August 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond

A Gentoo Penguin dives after fish that the keeper has just thrown into its pool
1772325 A Gentoo Penguin dives after fish that the keeper has just thrown into its pool, London Zoo, June 1914 (b/w photo) by Bond

Brown bear, Ursus arctos
5893748 Brown bear, Ursus arctos. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Brown bear, Ursus arctos. The bearts in the Gardens of the Zoological Society)

Female Burmese Elephant Mo Gay Ko with trainer Law Wee Lee outside the Elephant
2639457 Female Burmese Elephant Mo Gay Ko with trainer Law Wee Lee outside the Elephant House with a keeper and another elephant in the background, London Zoo, 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond

Portrait of Syed Ali, London Zoo, June 1926 (b / w photo)
2639450 Portrait of Syed Ali, London Zoo, June 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

Syed Ali, training Indiarani in front of the Elephant House, London Zoo
2639474 Syed Ali, training Indiarani in front of the Elephant House, London Zoo, August 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info.: Indiarani)

Adult female Indian Elephant, Assam Lukhi with keeper Charles Eyles
2639470 Adult female Indian Elephant, Assam Lukhi with keeper Charles Eyles, having her feet trimmed at London Zoo, September 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond

A Dromedary or Arabian Camel with keeper W. Styles at London Zoo in 1923 (b / w photo)
2652636 A Dromedary or Arabian Camel with keeper W. Styles at London Zoo in 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Men transporting a young giraffe to London Zoo, offering a snack on arrival
2629014 Men transporting a young giraffe to London Zoo, offering a snack on arrival, May 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Burmese elephants with keeper, Jack Milbourne, Syed Ali (left) and San Dwe (centre)
2629011 Burmese elephants with keeper, Jack Milbourne, Syed Ali (left) and San Dwe (centre), London Zoo, May 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond

A Young Collared Tamandua hanging on to its keepers fingers with its prehensile tail
3073893 A Young Collared Tamandua hanging on to its keepers fingers with its prehensile tail as it reaches to hold on to the keepers arm, London Zoo, April 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

Four Eland follow their keeper, at feeding time, in the paddock outside the Antelope
3066197 Four Eland follow their keeper, at feeding time, in the paddock outside the Antelope House, London Zoo, June 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

In the Lion House at London Zoo (colour litho)
3622339 In the Lion House at London Zoo (colour litho) by Williamson, J. (active c. 1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Lion House at London Zoo)

Two sensational news items (colour litho)
2779369 Two sensational news items (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two sensational news items)

A young Black Howler Monkey sits on a mans arm with its prehensile tail wrapped
2644382 A young Black Howler Monkey sits on a mans arm with its prehensile tail wrapped around his wrist, London Zoo, 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond

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"Unforgettable Bonds: The Life of a Zookeeper" In this captivating photo collection, we catch glimpses of the remarkable lives led by zookeepers and their animal companions. Gerald Durrell and Jacqueline Durrell share an endearing moment with their pet chimpanzee Cholmondley, showcasing the deep connection between humans and animals. The Lubetkin Penguin Pool in January 1934 sets the stage for London zookeeper Gerald Durrell bidding farewell to a seal, highlighting his dedication to these incredible creatures. Syed Ali's training session with Indiarani in front of the Elephant House at London Zoo demonstrates the expertise required to nurture and care for such majestic beings. Children delightfully ride on Rosie the elephant at Bristol Zoo, reminding us that zoos are not only educational but also provide joyous experiences for all ages. Charles Eyles' timeless black-and-white photograph captures him holding Suffa Culli (the Black Rose), revealing both tenderness and strength within his role as a keeper. Another monochromatic image showcases a keeper gently cradling a wallaby in October 1920, emphasizing the trust built between animals and those who care for them. H. Warwick fearlessly poses alongside a tiger cub and peccary at ZSL London Zoo, exemplifying bravery while safeguarding these wild wonders. R. I Pocock's poignant picture portrays him with a kinkajou, symbolizing the profound impact keepers have on even lesser-known species. Gladys Callow earns her title as "The Woman with the Way with Her, " illustrating her exceptional ability to connect deeply with animals under her care. Lastly, we witness Robertson bonding with Tiny - a newly arrived baby pygmy forest elephant - proving that keepers play an integral role from birth onwards. These snapshots remind us of how zookeepers dedicate their lives to nurturing wildlife while forging unbreakable bonds along their extraordinary journey.