Manito Zoo

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This file appears in: The Manito Park Zoo

Images from the glass lantern slide collection of the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department, digital photos from the Tony and Suzanne Bamonte Collection, Spokane, WA

This file appears in: The Manito Park Zoo

By Tracy L. Rebstock
The Zoo was part of Manito Park from 1905 to 1932. There were several small animal cages near Rose Hill and the rock gardens, which housed skunk, coyote, bobcat, and other animals. While the zoo was a popular attraction, its upkeep proved…