Claude Hulbert and Bobby Howes With Jackie , Pets ' Corner Chimp . Claude Hulbert and Bobby Howes , the actors did a " turn " with Jackie , the chimpanzee , after the opening of the new Pets ' Corner at the London Zoo . The opening ceremony was performed by Jill Hulbert , nine - year - old daughter of Claude Hulbert and Enid Trevor . Photo Shows : Bobby Howes ( left ) and Claude Hulbert offer Jackie , the chimpanzee , some tit - bits , much to the amusement of a youthful audience . 30 May 1936 *** Local Caption ***