Almost 40 years on, we take a walk down memory lane to the days when giraffes and elephants roamed in the Earl of Durham’s estate.
Did you ever visit? What are your memories?
1. Feeding the giraffes
1972. Giraffes at feeding time in the zoo Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. Lions lounging around
1974. Lions laying in the grass in August 1974 Photo: SE
3. Brushing the elephants
A parent and baby elephant getting brushed by one of the zookeepers in December 1977. Do you remember the elephants at Lambton Lion Park? Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. The opening of Lambton Lion Park
Isobella Lambton cuts a tape to mark the official opening of Lambton lion park in 1972. The lion park, which had 40 lions alongside other wildlife animals, was located on 200 acres of land owned by Mr Anthony Lambton. Photo: SE