Halifax Zoo in United Kingdom


Halifax Zoo


Typezoo
OwnerAlfred R. McKill
First elephant arrived1909
Opened for public1909
Last elephant left1916
Closed down1916
Address Exley Hill
Place Halifax
District West Yorkshire
Country United Kingdom
DirectorsAlfred R. McKill
Key People
Veterinarians
Elephant department
Head keepers
of elephants
Elephant keepers
Record history
History of updates2021-07-05
Latest document update2021-07-05 08:07:48
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Description

Halifax Zoo, located at Exley Hill, in Halifax, United Kingdom , opened for public in 1909 and the first elephant arrived in 1909. The last elephant left in 1916. Halifax Zoo closed down in 1916.


Comments / picturesHalifax Zoo in United Kingdom United+Kingdom
The elephant gained notoriety shortly after the zoo opened on July 3, when a grand parade was organised to celebrate the opening, a large band led a procession through the town, accompanied by the elephant. Unfortunately, in the noise and excitement, the elephant became startled and charged at a crowd of people who had just disembarked from a tram. As the crowd scrambled to avoid the terrifying beast, the elephant stumbled, fell, and calmed down from its rage.

Halifax Zoo in United Kingdom United+Kingdom

The Zoo closed in 1916. Not due to the numerous escapes, or danger it posed to the public, but due to pressures from the First World War.

Halifax Zoo in United Kingdom United+Kingdom

Halifax Zoo in United Kingdom United+Kingdom
Exley Woods today.

References for records about Halifax Zoo

Recommended Citation

Koehl, Dan (2024). Halifax Zoo, Elephant Encyclopedia. Available online at https://www.elephant.se/location2.php?location_id=3277. (archived at the Wayback machine)

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