thecircusblog | May 12, 2012
Chucko was a regular at Jungleland. Here he is on his greeting stage. Just behind him is the clown birthday house. Countless children had their birthday photo taken with him. It became a tradition at Jungleland to visit with Chucko. He was the “Birthday Clown” Nice comment Janice.
thecircusblog | May 12, 2012
This Photo was taken during one of her a performance at Jungleland. Mabel did two shows a day every day except Mondays. I think she may have been the oldest working trainer in the business. Photo shot in 1967.
thecircusblog | May 12, 2012
I remember this Hippo well, she was mean and hard to work with. She destroyed every area that we put her in for exhibition. If she had the chance she would nail you.
thecircusblog | May 12, 2012
This cat was one of the best that Jungleland had for movie work. Not tame but very easy to work with. Her name was Sheba and was a Jaguar
thecircusblog | May 9, 2012
This photo was taken in the very early 1930’s. Goebel started the lion farm in 1926. It closed in 1969.
thecircusblog | May 9, 2012
When Chuck Jr. was not doing his school home work, He was performing at Jungleland……… Then later doing birthday shows. The kids loved him. Randy Runyon followed his Dads foot steps, he is circus through and through. Great comment Randy.
thecircusblog | May 9, 2012
Wally Ross worked at the Jungleland compound off and on for several years. This photo was taken in the mid 1960’s.………… Personal note Wally was dear friend of our family. I never heard him say a fowl word, even when he got hot at someone. The young lady is Cheryl Shawver. Thanks Randy for your […]
