Zoo By The Sea (1957)

Ilfracombe, Devon. Long panoramic high angle shot of Ilfracombe Pier. Cut to M/S of the Zoo entrance. Several people walk in. M/S of a girl with baby lion in her arms. Lion cub is wild and gorgeous. Man follows her with another baby lion, this one seems to be less lively. Mr Charles Trevisick, the zoo owner, and his assistant Ms Irene Trudy are showing the lion cubs to the visitors. C/U shot of a beautiful baby lion getting angry. M/S of the two holding lion cubs and a man watching them visibly amused. Babies names are Lenny and Lena. M/S of the babies parents laying in the grass. M/S of the two Dingoes Ginger and Dusty in their cage while visitors lean to the cage and pet them. M/S of very friendly Dingoes. M/S of the visitors. M/S of a little girl (three year old Susan Smale) in her father’s arms. Mr Trevisick brings two Bush Babies from West Africa. C/U shot of the Bush Babies in Mr Trevisick’s hands. C/U shot of Susan’s face, she is smiling and stroking one of the little creature’s heads. C/U shot
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