Corporate Body

Zoological and Acclimatisation Society of Victoria (1872 - 1910)

From
1872
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
To
1910
Functions
Acclimatisation, Association, Society or Membership Organisation, Collection Management and Conservation or Environment
Location
Melbourne, Victoria

Summary

Established in 1872, the Zoological and Acclimatisation Society of Victoria succeeded the Acclimatisation Society of Victoria. The new Society continued the management of the Melbourne Zoological Gardens. In 1910 the Society was granted royal charter, becoming the Royal Zoological and Acclimatisation Society of Victoria.

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 1857 - 1861 Zoological Society of Victoria
       1861 - 1872 Acclimatisation Society of Victoria
             1872 - 1910 Zoological and Acclimatisation Society of Victoria
                   1910 - 1957 Royal Zoological and Acclimatisation Society of Victoria

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