The “Black Zoo” is a movie from 1963 created in the genres of drama and horror. The film centers on a small zoo owner who uses his animals to get rid of his enemies. Directed by Robert Gordon, the film features key characters Michael, Edna and Carl, portrayed by Michael Gough, Jeanne Cooper and Rod Lauren respectively. Now you will delve deeper into the filming locations, interesting facts and backstage details about this gripping film.
Where it Filmed?
“Black Zoo” was shot in the USA, more specifically at the Raleigh Studios. These studios are located at 5300 Melrose Avenue, in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. The filming started on November 9 in the year 1962. 
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Michael Gough | Michael Conrad |
| Jeanne Cooper | Edna Conrad |
| Rod Lauren | Carl |
| Virginia Grey | Jenny Brooks |
| Jerome Cowan | Jerry Stengel |
| Edward Platt | Chief of Detectives Rivers |
| Douglas Henderson | Lt. Mel Duggan |
| Marianna Hill | Audrey |
| Byron Morrow | Coroner |
| Oren Curtis | Radu |
| Jerry Douglas | Perkins – Lab Technician |
| Joseph Mell | Frank Cramer |
| Eric Stone | Groom |
| Eilene Janssen | Bride |
| Warrene Ott | Mary Hogan |
| Zamba | Lion |
| George Barrows | Victor – the Gorilla (uncredited) |
| Claudia Brack | Carl’s Mother (uncredited) |
| Herman Cohen | (uncredited) |
| Daniel Kurlick | Carl – as a Child (uncredited) |
| Dani Lynn | Art Student (uncredited) |
| Susan Slavin | Art Student (uncredited) |
| Michael St. Angel | Officer Donovan (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Director Robert Gordon chose to shoot the film in Eastmancolor, and the film lasts for 88 minutes.
- Music for the film was composed by Paul Dunlap, while the cinematography work was carried out by Floyd Crosby.
- Not just humans, but even animals had important roles in the film. For instance, the zoo owner’s lion, Zamba, was a key character.
- This movie was not just released in the United States, but it made its way to audiences in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Turkey, and Portugal as well.
- Complementing its horror theme, the movie had the tagline: “Fang and claw killers stalk the city streets!”
- Last but not least, an interesting fact is that Ralph Helfer’s other African Lion Zamba Jr. and Lioness Tammy also appeared in this movie.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Raleigh Studios – 5300 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0833403
- Longitude: -118.3159845
- Place ID: ChIJq6pqKre4woAR9kuB31TlMng
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 5300 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
