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Menagerie Madness: The Animal Farms of the Southland

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In this episode we talk about another one of my favorite subjects, the animal farms that were very popular in the early 20th century. 

We take a road trip to visit four examples of these animal themed attractions that once dotted the Southland. 

You can watch the videos I made about Gay’s Lion Farm and Cawston Ostrich Farm on my YouTube https://tinyurl.com/5ck6c8vf  (Don't forget to subscribe!)

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You can learn more about the California Alligator Farm and Monkey Island by checking out these References:

  • “Those Queer and Always Interesting Animals:” The California Alligator Farm, Los Angeles, 1908-1930” by Paul R Spitzzeri. The Homestead Museum Blog, July 6, 2022. 
    • “Reptile Farm Gave L.A. a Wild Time” by Cecilia Rasmussen, The L.A. Times. Aug. 3, 1997.
      • “LAistory: Monkey Island” by Lindsay Williams-Ross, LAist. Jan. 23,2009. 
        • “Monkey Business: The Lost Monkey Islands of Los Angeles” by Hadley Meares, KCET. Oct. 5, 2017. 

          • If you want to learn more about Gay's Lion Farm or Cawston Ostrich Farm, check out the video descriptions on YouTube, the references are listed there.


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