Mel Koontz

Posted By on May 1, 2012

This photo of Mel and his panther was taken during a training session in a back area of Jungleland, World Jungle Compound mid 1950’s.

 Photo given to me by my friend Jerry Osborne who is the nephew of Billy Richards who owned the compound with Trader Horne for a short time.

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My name is Ivan M. Henry and I am the 4th generation of a circus/show business dynasty. I hope you enjoy the blog.

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