Dr. Charles Schroeder

This photo of San Diego Zoo vet Dr. Charles Schroeder and “Egypt” was taken circa 1934. Dr. Schroeder also served as a vet at the Bronx Zoo, and later took over as director of the San Diego Zoo following Belle Benchley’s retirement in 1953. (While serving as a vet for the San Diego Zoo, he often doctored circus animals at no charge, as a courtesy to shows that were appearing in town.)