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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