CINCINNATI ZOO GUIDE 
Zebra 
Llama (Lama glama). These animals have been used by the 
natives of Peru in former times as beasts of burden. They have 
bred several times in the Garden. 
The Alpaca Llama (Lama pacos). These animals are kept on 
the large high plains of that country in half wild herds, which 
are brought together once a year for shearing. Their wool is 
variable in color, being generally black, and is valuable for 
certain use in the commercial world. 
Dwarf Donkey. These little animals at one time were found 
wild in various parts of India, and were usually found in herds 
varying in number from twenty to forty. They average about 
29 inches in height, and weigh about 165 pounds. During the 
summer they are kept at the Pony Track. 
Zebra (Equus burchelli chapmani). Perhaps the handsomest 
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