Zoo Park by dragey74

Zoo Park

This is the where the entrance to Wellingborough Zoo was many years ago. It closed in 1970 after some controversial incidents from the reports I've seen online. A leopard attacked a man shortly after it opened, a lion was taken to the local pub (The Red Lion 🤣) and a chimp that smoked a pipe apparently amongst other crazy happenings.
Probably best it closed really.

https://www.northantslive.news/news/history/zoo-lion-went-pub-chimp-4257922?int_source=amp_continue_reading&int_medium=amp&int_campaign=continue_reading_button#amp-readmore-target
Unusual place!
March 11th, 2024  
Pat
How bizarre, I love this story!
A great shot of the old sign and good to see that it’s survived.

March 12th, 2024  
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