1950 Firsts | San Diego Zoo 100
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The hatching of a Florida sandhill crane on May 12, 1950, was thought to be the first hatching of this species in any zoo, an accomplishment the Zoo's bird department was very proud of.
Two young Kikuyu colobus monkeys livened up the monkey exhibits in 1950 when they arrived as companions for the Zoo's one male, Old John, who was 12 years old. They moved in next door to him, but he showed little interest in their fast and noisy lifestyle. As they

1950

Growth 1947 - 1956
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