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collecting and observation trips to points about the city and sur- 
rounding country. 
One day, in company with Messrs. J. G. Myers and E. H. 
Atkinson of the Government Biological Laboratory, Mr. W. R. B. 
Oliver of the Dominion Museum and Professor Wylie, I visited 
the ‘‘rain forest’’ in Gollins Valley. 
After a heavy up-hill climb from the beach at Rona Bay, we 
descended into the Valley, following a little stream. The ground 
was wet and muddy. Again, remu, tawa, rata, beech and tree 
ferns predominated. Birds were not so plentiful as in the bush 
farther north, although for the most part, the same species were 
represented. Mt. Marshall, fifteen miles away, could be made out 
as it reared its snow-capped peak fifteen thousand feet above sea 
level. 
One of the most enjoyable trips which I made from Wellington 
included a visit to the well-kept zodlogical park. 
‘‘A twenty-five minute ride on the tramear through Newtown 
brings one to the zoological park, a preserve of seventy and one- 
half acres where the natural conditions have been modified as 
little as is consistent with the safe keeping of the many forms of 
animal life contained therein. Trees, flowers and miscellaneous 
vegetation, streams and ponds and other natural topographic 
features, even the hills themselves, are utilized to the greatest 
degree in working out the arrangement and construction of dens, 
paddocks and other details connected with the proper housing of 
the animals. 
‘‘Ponds have been constructed for the aquatic birds and mam- 
mals; hilly fields have been enclosed for the Himalayan goats, 
Indian swamp buffalo and other ungulates; cages have been built 
along the banks for lions, tigers and other carnivors; the ever- 
attractive monkey and bird houses are set in the open near the 
entrance to the park and away from the trees where the sun may 
reach them. 
‘The park is maintained partly through taxation and partly 
through fees which are collected at the gate on certain days; on 
other days admissioin to the park is free. Numerous helpers are 
employed and a eurator, skilled in the handling and care of mam- 
mals, birds and reptiles is in constant attendance. 
‘‘Naturally enough, many Australian species of birds and mar- 
supials are on exhibition. One of the finest appearing and live- 
liest members of the lot, a dingo or wild dog was offered me by 
