Black Bear, Black Bear, Why Do You Drown?
This one isn't for the faint of heart. When Washington Park zoo decided to mix different types of bears in one home, tragedy and death followed.
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MPL Blogs: Explore By Tag
Showing entries tagged: Milwaukee History
Milwaukee's Menagerie: Albert the Alley Cat
Long before there was Keyboard Cat, Nyan Cat, Grumpy Cat, or even Long Cat, Milwaukee had Albert the Alley Cat.
Read moreMilwaukee's Menagerie: Hank the Dog
If one wanted the ultimate in cheesy taglines for the story of Hank the Dog, “he wandered onto the field and into our hearts” would be a major contender, but also not entirely inaccurate, either.
Read moreMilwaukee's Menagerie: Samson the Gorilla
It is time to finally acknowledge the 652 pound gorilla for which many have been waiting patiently. His name was Samson, and he was probably the loneliest of the animals of Milwaukee.
Read moreMilwaukee's Menagerie: Greely the Killer
His fur may have been white as snow, but in his chest beat the heart of an ice cold killer. His name was Greely, the most dastardly polar bear to ever set paw in Milwaukee.
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