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been housed in a large, purpose-built enclosure with integral quarters and climbing frame.
The bird collection is among the best in the Far East, with some 700 specimens representing about 300 species from most parts of the world. The zoo specialises in breeding Peacock Pheasants, especially the now seriously-endangered Palawan Peacock Pheasant. More than 160 Palawan Peacock Pheasants have been distributed to collections throughout the world over the past 13 years. During 1978 the rare White-necked Crane was bred successfully and for the third successive year, flamingo chicks were reared. An important addition to the bird collection was a pair of rare Black Swans obtained from Holland.
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