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interesting than they were in 1889. During the past year the 
Gardens have been managed as previously with the utmost economy, 
and necessarily no new works of importance have been undertaken ; 
but of course the present buildings and enclosures have been 
carefully and economically maintained. 
A few small and necessary additions to the buildings, &c., 
have been made by the Society’s staff, involving but a small outlay. 
They consist of several small and pretty houses in enclosures where 
they were much required. A second enclosure has been made for the 
Tree-climbing Kangaroos, surrounding a large gum-tree: it is 
satisfactory to report that they have proved to be hardier than was 
at first supposed, as they were in the open all last winter, and 
remained in good health, nor did they appear to suffer from the 
cold. 
Some Indian Adjutants, Wild Boars, and Antelope, were recently 
received from the Zoological Gardens of Calcutta; and a few 
animals have been received from other countries. The Director is 
now collecting native animals of interest, which it is intended to 
exchange with other similar institutions in Europe for animals that 
are required here. 
The Gardens have been kept in their usual high state of order, 
and many visitors from England and the Continent have 
expressed admiration and surprise, both as to the healthy 
appearance of the Zoological collection and the beauty of the 
grounds. 
The Government Grant last year was the same as in 1893, 
viz., ^*3500 ; and it may be noted that the attendance of the public 
on Sundays, the free day, continues to be enormous, and shows 
no sign of diminution. 
The following animals have been born in the Gardens during 
the last year :— 
Lion Cub 
Wapiti Deer 
Alpaca 
Huanaco 
I Aoudad, or Wild Barbary 
Sheep 
And several Kangaroos and other native animals 
Indian Antelope 
Nylghie Antelope 
Brahmin Calves 
Water Buffalo 
Deer 
