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1928:  Zookeeper John Wilkie has a cigarette break with a caged monkey and its stuffed companion

Zookeeper John Wilkie has a cigarette break with a caged monkey and its stuffed companion. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). December 1928




3rd June 1929:  A pet baboon on board the Friendship

A pet baboon on board the Friendship. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). 3rd June 1929




circa 1930:  A little girl with a ribbon in her hair cuddles a monkey

A little girl with a ribbon in her hair cuddles a monkey. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images). Circa 1930




circa 1930:  Fully dressed chimpanzees sit on chairs and kiss

Fully dressed chimpanzees sit on chairs and kiss. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images). Circa 1930




13th May 1931:  A keeper takes three chimpanzees for a walk on leads at London Zoo

A keeper takes three chimpanzees for a walk on leads at London Zoo. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). 13th May 1931




10th August 1933:  Bella the chimpanzee from Whipsnade Zoo gets behind the wheel

Bella the chimpanzee from Whipsnade Zoo gets behind the wheel. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). 10th August 1933




2nd July 1938:  A little girl and her pet monkey play on the 'Sea Salter' beach in Kent. The monkey decided it was time to become King of the Castle

A little girl and her pet monkey play on the “Sea Salter” beach in Kent. The monkey decided it was time to become “King of the Castle”. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). 2nd July 1938




circa 1955:  A close-up of a young chimp holding a bird

A close-up of a young chimp holding a bird. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). Circa 1955




19th August 1955:  Joe the chimpanzee preparing for the football season

Joe the chimpanzee preparing for the football season. (Photo by Monty Fresco/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). 19th August 1955




circa 1950:  A chimpanzee, called Chee-Chee, at the wheel

A chimpanzee, called Chee-Chee, at the wheel. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). Circa 1950




30th June 1956:  Members of the Malayan Police Band Bachan Singh and Abdul Rahman due to appear at the Royal Tournament visit London Zoo and make friends with Anabella the Orang-Outang

Members of the Malayan Police Band Bachan Singh and Abdul Rahman due to appear at the Royal Tournament visit London Zoo and make friends with Anabella the Orang-Outang. (Photo by William Vanderson/Fox Photos/Getty Images). 30th June 1956




20th August 1958:  Twelve-year-old Joan Moore with stuffed monkeys at Edward Gerrard's, the taxidermists

Twelve-year-old Joan Moore with stuffed monkeys at Edward Gerrard's, the taxidermists. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). 20th August 1958




August 1959:  A little rhesus monkey who lives at Whipsnade Zoo and is called 'Susie' is having a bath while holding the hand of her keeper who is gently pouring water over her

A little rhesus monkey who lives at Whipsnade Zoo and is called 'Susie' is having a bath while holding the hand of her keeper who is gently pouring water over her. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). August 1959




31st May 1965:  A chimpanzee at London Zoo starts drinking before a zookeeper has finished pouring during practice for the Chimps Tea Party

A chimpanzee at London Zoo starts drinking before a zookeeper has finished pouring during practice for the Chimps Tea Party. (Photo by Harry Todd/Fox Photos/Getty Images). 31st May 1965




11th January 1966:  Dr Vera Gatch holding Mae, a baby chimpanzee

Dr. Vera Gatch holding Mae, a baby chimpanzee. (Photo by Harry Benson/Express/Getty Images). 11th January 1966




30th May 1968:  The chimps at London Zoo rehearse their parts in front of the press for the Tea Parties to be held at London Zoo

The chimps at London Zoo rehearse their parts in front of the press for the Tea Parties to be held at London Zoo. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images). 30th May 1968




23rd June 1971:  Ripple, a baby baboon born at London zoo on 7th May, 1971, with a keeper

Ripple, a baby baboon born at London zoo on 7th May, 1971, with a keeper. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images). 23rd June 1971




27th November 1979:  A tiger cub has a short chat with a chimp

A tiger cub has a short chat with a chimp. (Photo by Ian Tyas/Keystone Features/Getty Images). 27th November 1979




British prime minister Margaret Thatcher (right) holding a chimpanzee, 1985

British prime minister Margaret Thatcher (right) holding a chimpanzee. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images). 1985



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