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POPULAR OFFICIAL GUIDE. 



ELAND 



The small antelopes will be found in the Small-Deer 

 House, the next building in order. 



THE SMALL-DEER HOUSE, No. 49. 



In captivity the small and delicate species of deer, an- 

 telopes and gazelles are better cared for in enclosures tbat 

 are not too large. For such creatures, freedom in a large 

 enclosure usually means early death from accident or ex- 

 posure. 



The very important building called the Small-Deer House 

 has been erected with special reference to the wants of the 

 interesting little hoofed animals which are too small for the 

 Antelope House and the large ranges. In winter it will 

 shelter the small tropical mountain sheep and goats, which 

 are unable to withstand the rigors of outdoor life on Moun- 

 tain Sheep Hill, and the tropical swine may also be expected 

 here. 



The Small-Deer House is situated in close proximity to 

 the Antelope House, and westward thereof. Of the build- 

 ings of secondary rank, it is one of the most satisfactory, 

 being roomy, well-lighted and capable of comfortably hous- 

 ing and displaying a large and varied collection. The struc- 

 ture is 158 feet in length by 46 feet in width. It contains 

 thirty compartments, each of which, under stress of ne- 



