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The Elephant House, London Zoo, 1869
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The Elephant House, London Zoo, 1869
Engraving showing the newly built elephant house at the Zoological Societys Gardens (London Zoo), Regents Park, 1869
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1869 Elephant Newly Societys Zoological
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This engraving captures the newly built Elephant House at the Zoological Society's Gardens, or London Zoo, in Regent's Park, during the winter of 1869. The Elephant House was a significant addition to the zoo, which had opened just over a decade prior in 1834. The zoo's founders, Decimus Burton and Sir Stamford Raffles, were dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge of exotic animals and making them accessible to the public. The Elephant House was designed to house the zoo's growing collection of elephants, which had become a popular attraction for visitors. The structure was built with the latest innovations in animal enclosures, featuring a large, open-air pen with a sheltered area for the elephants to retreat from the elements. The engraving shows the Elephant House in its early stages, with construction still underway. The image also provides a glimpse into the surroundings of the zoo during this period. The lush greenery of Regent's Park can be seen in the background, and the ornate ironwork of the Elephant House's gates and windows are on full display. The scene is further enhanced by the inclusion of a horse-drawn carriage in the foreground, adding a sense of the bustling activity that would have been present at the zoo during this time. This engraving is an important historical record of the early days of London Zoo and the Elephant House, which would go on to become iconic landmarks in the world of zoology and animal conservation. It is a reminder of the fascination and curiosity that animals have held for generations and the role that institutions like the Zoological Society played in satisfying that curiosity while advancing scientific knowledge.
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