A fascinating look at how zoos come into being, how their histories shape more than just their settings, how to find the secrets of a zoo's past. Two zoos: one which began as a 19th century traveling circus, another that rose from the fields and farmlands of a 19th century farm. The sentimental stories of Willie B., the lowland gorilla; and two elderly sisters who loved animals.

Originally released by Bellum Entertainment/Midori Entertainment, 2008. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 06, 2015.

Zoo Atlanta (8:02); --Zoos in Atlanta and Nashville (6:27); -- Nashville Zoo (5:32); .