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Friday, August 31, 1973
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The mini zoo at the Botanic Gardens will be reconstructed and
expanded later this year to provide a more attractive display of wild
mammal species.
The expansion scheme, which has been approved by the Recreation
and Amenities Select Committee of the Urban Council, involves the construction
of seven separate animal enclosures and a small food preparation shed
on the lawn surrounding the bandstand north of the existing mammal enclosures.
Wild manuals presently displayed include various species of
monkeys, black bears, deer, porcupines, squirrels and black apes, but it is envisaged that new species of gibbon and marmosets will soon be
added to the collection.
According to Mr. J.D. Romer, Curator of Mammals in charge of
the expansion scheme, the new enclosures would provide better and larger
accommodation for the wild mammals as well as facilitate public viewing.
At present, the mammal enclosures are situated in one long
structure which is divided into seven partitions.
Mr. Romer said the new cages would be big enough to accommodate
breeding groups of animals to increase both the educational and conservation
value of the exhibits.
Work on the project is expected to start within a few weeks
and should be completed in three months.
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