Alice
female walrus (O. rosmarus)
wild caught in 1966
deceased in 1967
Ancestors and Descendants
No known related animals at this time.
Transfer History
capture 1966 in Siberia
transfer 1966 to Amsterdam, the Netherlands
transfer 1966-Dec-29 to London Zoo
death 1967 to London Zoo
Physical Data
The dates listed here generally represent the time at which the measurements were published, not necessarily the date on which they were taken.
Weight
1967-Mar-03: 145 lb
Daily diet
1967-Mar-03: vitamins, milk, and herring
Image Gallery
No images available at this time.
Notes and Information
Although no specific location was named, it is possible that Alice was held at Natura Artis Magistra prior to her transfer to London.
She made her public debut on March 3rd, 1967 after arriving in London two months earlier. Contributor Tim May notes that he observed her housed in the elephant pool; one source notes that "nothing has been spared to make her feel at home in the Pavillion until her new home is ready for her", referencing the Casson Pavilion, constructed in 1965 to house pachyderms. At this time I have no information regarding the permanent exhibit that had been planned for her.
Alice's death due to "an accident" was reported in the Zoological Society of London's 1967 annual report; no further specifications were given by the facility.
References
1967. Zoological Society of London. Annual Report. Retrieved by Tim May.
1967-Mar-03. Alice right out of Wonderland. Retrieved from Alamy.com.
1966. Zoological Society of London. Annual Report. Retrieved by Tim May.