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The fences of the Wallahy paddock have been renewed and 
])ainled, and several shrul)s that had outgrown their U'autv removed ; 
grass seed has also been sown in one division. It is the intention of 
the Council to ertx:t shortly a C'oekatoo and Parrot aviary on this site. 
A new compartment has been erected for White and other Rats. 
It is situated close to the houses containing the Sapajou Monkeys, and 
opposite the Flamingo pond. 
The open-air divisions of the Antelope houses have had wire net¬ 
ting placed over them, to prevent the animals from trying to jump 
out, as all this class of animal is easily frightened. 
The banks of the pond by the Hippopotamus enclosure have been 
re-planted with bamboos and other shrubs, as well as the island in the 
centre. Some of the islets in the lower pond near the railwav gale 
entrance have also been re-planted and water-lilies and papyrus 
planted in the pond itself. 
The old wooden shed by the stables has lx*en removed, and a large 
iron building erected in its place; this gives much more room for the 
work that is carried on there. 
I'lie Giraffe house was finished early in the year, and more tree- 
ferns planted at the back of the yard, and when the summer is over 
one or two shrubs will be iilanted on the nx)l of the building itself. 
A new house is now nearly finished in the Zebra paddock, as well 
as a concrete wall at the back. This building is composed of rein¬ 
forced concrete, and will represent a sandstone cliff; the paddock 
itself has been planted with shrubs, round which iron tree-guards have 
been placed. It is the intention of the Council to continue the con¬ 
crete wall at the back, remove the present picket fence and replace 
the old wooden houses at present existing with concrete ones. This 
part of the Gardens will then be much improved. 
More slirubs have been planted on the footpaths and other places 
alx)ut the Gardens, as well as creepers on the fences. Shade is of 
great value during the summer months. 
A new plan of the Gardens has been made, and all the buildings 
and enclosures freshly numbered throughout with enamel numbers. 
A new Guide has also" been written to agree with the present arrange¬ 
ments of the Gardens and collection. 
