zoos history

By jen219
  • 2500 BCE

    Egypt - small animal collection

    Egyptians kept many species of antelopes, baboons, hyenas, cheetahs, cranes, storks and falcons in captivity. Many kings/queens kept exotic animals as pets.
  • 2000 BCE

    China - walled parks

    Walled in parks were built to house animals and many private menageries were created to house many exotic animals.
  • 1100

    Royal menagerie

    The tower of london housed a menagerie of exotic wild animals ( lions, polar bears ) given as royal gifts. The polar bear moved to London zoo.
  • 1500

    Elizabeth 1 created leopard display at the tower of London

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