The Shannon's building on Ann St was built in 1924 -1925 and designed by renowned Brisbane architect E.P.Trewern. The building contributed to the 1920's commercial streetscape in this area of Fortitude Valley.
Fast forward 40 years...
11th Dec 1992, 711 Ann St transformed yet again - into The Zoo, opening it's doors as a b.y.o cafe and pool hall. Joc & C, the owner/managers, have poured all their considerable energy and love into this place, and with the sheer force of their indefatigueable wills, have created a fantastic cult venue that has hosted the likes of The Pixies, Gomez, Tortoise, Trans Am, Mogwai, Nick Cave and the Dirty Three, Ben Harper, Silverchair, Regurgitator, Spiderbait, Powderfinger, Emilaini Torrini and hundreds - if not thousands - of other local, national and international artists and special events.