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The kids of summer: Watching the fish through the glass wall at Metro Zoo, and (top picture) the rubber boats are always a big hit at Ontario Place
The kids of summer: Watching the fish through the glass wall at Metro Zoo, and (top picture) the rubber boats are always a big hit at Ontario Place

The kids of summer: Watching the fish through the glass wall at Metro Zoo, and (top picture) the rubber boats are always a big hit at Ontario Place

Date6/3/1987
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  • The kids of summer: Watching the fish through the glass wall at Metro Zoo; and (top picture) the rubber boats are always a big hit at Ontario Place.
  • The kids of summer: Watching the fish through the glass wall at Metro Zoo, and (top picture) the rubber boats are always a big hit at Ontario Place
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Original Toronto Star caption: The kids of summer: Watching the fish through the glass wall at Metro Zoo; and (top picture) the rubber boats are always a big hit at Ontario Place.
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      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0112138F
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