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An extra footpath will also be made between the duck ponds, 
and the aviar}'’ adjoiiiingt which will enable visitors to have a 
nearer view of the Scrub Turkeys and their nesting mound. 
An additional close fence has been erected at the back of the 
cattle paddock, and a drafting }'ard adjoining the American 
Bison enclosure. New doors have also been made into the 
houses used by the cattle. The division fence between the 
enclosures for the Water Buffalo and the American Bison has. 
had to be renewed, and the fence in front of the plantation by 
the Water Buffalo strengthened, as these animals are very strong, 
and occasionally destructive with their massive horns. 
The Chacma Baboon, a big powerful animal, has had an opeir 
air iron cage made for him ; it is adjoining the dog yards—but 
being close neighbours does not seem to lessen the ferocity of 
these animals, one towards another. 
A new store has been erected near the stables, and the old* 
building formerly used for that purpose will be taken down. 
The stables themselves will probably need renovating next year ; 
they were originally erected for the use of the Burke & Wills, 
expedition, when they started on their memorable journey from 
the Royal Park. 
Several of the large Moreton Bay Fig Trees, as well as Pepper 
Trees, have been well cut back so as to give denser shade to 
visitors ; and small plantations have been made at the back of 
some of the Deer paddocks. 
In the Crane enclosures the deodoras and shrubs have 
been cut back, and the fences altered and renovated, and later on 
in the season it is purposed to make new ponds. 
Most of the footpaths have been planted with native .shrubs so 
as to give visitors .shade in the summer, and in the course of two 
or three years they will much improve the appearance of the 
Gardens generally. 
The flower beds have been well kept as usual, and the 
roses growing over the arches have much increased in size, and 
formed a l)eautiful sight when in flower. The trees in the 
