As Europe plunged into World War II, zoo animals were among the first casualties. From Warsaw and London to Berlin, Rome, and Tokyo, zookeepers faced bombardment, food shortages, occupation, and wrenching ethical questions about which species should live or die—and what captivity meant in a world shaped by mass imprisonment, displacement, and genocide. Drawing on vivid case studies and archival material, Kinder shows how wartime zoos mirrored human vulnerability and resilience, and how they became spaces where civilians thought about survival, sacrifice, and responsibility across species lines.

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Attend in person: The event is free to the public, but reservations are required. To reserve a seat (or for more information), email Leigh McFaddin at mcfaddinlh@marshallfoundation.org or call 540.463.7103, ext. 138.
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Stream + Q&A: Livestreamed on the Marshall Foundation YouTube channel (https://bit.ly/4kwLZrr). During the livestream, submit questions in YouTube live chat (lower right of the video) or by email to librarian@marshallfoundation.org. Questions are moderated.
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After the lecture: Join us for a reception in the Camden R. Fine Lobby and a book signing in the Robert A. Lovett Reading Room.
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Event Link: https://www.marshallfoundation.org/events/world-war-zoos/
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