THE ZOO.
Daily grows the infrest of Wellington people in their bab> Z olo^ical Garden at Newtown Park. At present the lion devours most of the public's enthusiasm, but some will soon be a variable for other inmates. A few birch, have been added to the domain, hui more are needed. The Rev. D. C. Rates urges the importance of sccuiir.j more specimens of native fauna for th. instiUit'iun. Gradually th? advance oi axe and fire ere c';ri\::v^ the birds to th;' b.-;tirne from which none returns, ami it is submitted tl.r.t Wellington should obtain a stock while tha process is net too arduous and ccstly. Mr Hates who is hunorary secretary of the Citizens' Committee, mentions that no country has a park better qualified than the Newtown Reserve for the shelter of animals and birds in places to suit the inmates and the visiting public.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLII, Issue XLII, 23 March 1908, Page 2
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146THE ZOO. Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLII, Issue XLII, 23 March 1908, Page 2
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