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Outside Lands Podcast Episode 527: Steinhart Aquarium Part 1

The California Academy of Sciences Head Librarian, Rebekah Kim, joins the podcast to talk about the history of Steinhart Aquarium. Come for the fish, stay for the manatees. Part 1 of 2.
by Nicole Meldahl & Rebekah Kim - Feb 16, 2024

Outside Lands Podcast Episode 527: Steinhart Aquarium Part 1 Outside Lands Podcast Episode 527: Steinhart Aquarium Part 1

(above) Steinhart Aquarium, Jul 18, 1960

Golden Gate Park, Academy of Sciences; people looking down into alligator pool.


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