Reptiliary

Taxonomy

Scope note(s)

  • The Reptiliary was originally an Otter Pond, the forming of which followed on from the opening of the adjacent West Tunnel in 1920. The otters were rehoused in 1969 and the pond was refitted for two black beavers donated to the Queen by the Hudson's Bay
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Source note(s)

  • The Buildings of London Zoo

Hierarchical terms

Reptiliary

1 Authority record results for Reptiliary

Toovey, John
Person

Architect of London Zoo