1891.
July 19. (Sunday).
London, England.
  Cloudy with frequent heavy showers.
  To. 7 Radnor Place by cab at 10.15 thence by cab with
Saunders to the "zoo" where we spent the forenoon. Saw Night-
Heron brooding young in nest. Also nests of several species of 
Gulls, the young all out and nearly full grown. Gulls of various
species cross freely here; Also Wood and Mandarin Ducks. Many
fine but noisy Cranes in pairs in large open enclosures. Wild
sheep of several species with artificial rocks on which they
skip about. Lion house said to be finest in existence. Several
superb Tigers and some fairly good Lions. Movable tunnel to out-
er cage. 
  Two American Bison very good, pair of native British cattle,
a Gaur bull, the largest known bovine and very rare.
  The Reptile house very interesting. A fair sized Diamond 
rattle snake bred here. Introduced to Mr. Bartlett, son of
superintendent. He gave a live white rat to a huge carnivorous
lizard which seized the rat instantly in its strong teeth and 
shook it violently as a dog would. The rat died game fastening
its teeth in the Lizard's cheek and drawing blood. Yesterday
P.M. saw the sea lion perform. He misses to order, any one of
five pieces of fish thrown to him in rapid succession, half
closing his eyes and drooping his head with a comical expression
of exaggerated in difference*[indifference] as the proscribed piece is thrown,