London and its environs : a practical guide to the metropolis and its vicinity, illustrated by maps, plans and views . rs,which are very attractive, and at which prizes to a large amountare distributed. The gardens are supported by the subscriptionsof fellows and members, as to which the secretary, ^Mr. De CarleSowerby, who resides in the grounds, will give information. Theexhibition days are advertised in the newspapers. The Zoological Gardens, Regents P^vrk, are amongstthe most interesting and attractive sights of London. Duringthe year 1860-61, the visitors amounted to 293,995. They be-long
London and its environs : a practical guide to the metropolis and its vicinity, illustrated by maps, plans and views . rs,which are very attractive, and at which prizes to a large amountare distributed. The gardens are supported by the subscriptionsof fellows and members, as to which the secretary, ^Mr. De CarleSowerby, who resides in the grounds, will give information. Theexhibition days are advertised in the newspapers. The Zoological Gardens, Regents P^vrk, are amongstthe most interesting and attractive sights of London. Duringthe year 1860-61, the visitors amounted to 293,995. They be-long to the Zoological Society, which was instituted in 1826under the auspices of Sir H. DaAy, Sir Stamford Raffles, andother eminent persons. The gardens were opened in 1828, andsince that time a very large number of animals from all quartersof the world have been sent here ; some presented by foreignpotentates, colonial governors, and travellers, but chiefly pur-chased. Fellows pay a fee of £5 on admission to the society,and an annual contribution of X3. Annual subscribers pay .£3. 182 PLAN OF ZOOLOGICAL \^ ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS. 183 EXPLANATION OF FIGURES ON THE PLAN. New Aviary. Crane Impeyan PheasantsInclosure. Swine-House. Southern Ponds. Young Pheasants andEmeus Inclosure. Brush-Turkeys Inclo-sure. Small Camivora House Pheasant & Pea-FowlsAviaries. Alpacas Inelosures. Waders Inclosure. Zebra & Antelope Ho. Cages of Grt. Camivora Bear Pit. Bear Pond. Eagle Owls Aviary. Camel House. Water-Fowls Lawn. Pelicans A\ Ducks PondSeal Mammals HouseRacoons Garganeys , 33. Dens of Wolves and Cage. 42. Armadillo Inclosure. 43. Coypus Cage. 44. Refresh MEKT Room. 45. Monkey House. 46. Porcupine Inclosure. 47. Rock-Rabbits House. 48. Vi
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