176 THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS OF EUROPE 



was given as a -present to the Company for its sole 

 use. 



Owing to its position, situated as it is in a dense 

 forest of fir, elm, and birch trees, this Garden is quite 

 one of the prettiest in Europe. The houses are built 

 in the picturesque Swiss-cottage style, and through 







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the Garden run little rivulets and M^aterfalls. The 

 collection of animals, although not large, is decidedly 

 good. 



Turning to the left after passing the entrance-gate, 

 we wend our way through a shady wood, in which are 

 enclosures for storks, herons, and ducks. There are 

 some pretty houses for deer, notably one with an 



