Owl Castle, Manito Zoo
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Looking south from Tekoa Street and Loop Drive, one of the more impressive features of the park's zoo was its aviary, known as "Owl Castle."
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This file appears in: The Manito Park Zoo
The Manito Park Zoo
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…