Events tagged with "Brookfield Zoo"

Historical Events tagged with "Brookfield Zoo"

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Exploration & Discovery

Ruth Harkness Captures First Live Panda in USA

November 9th, 1936 88 years ago

American fashion designer Ruth Harkness made history when she encountered and captured a nine-week-old giant panda cub in Sichuan, China. This remarkable event marked the first time a live giant panda was brought to the United States. Harkness's journey was driven by her desire to raise awareness about the species, which was not well-known outside of China at the time, blending her adventurous spirit as an explorer with her background in fashion.