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They say exotic animals were first They say exotic animals were first taken to Britain in the thirteenth taken to Britain in the thirteenth century when King Henry 3century when King Henry 3 received received a gift of leopards and elephants.a gift of leopards and elephants.

The animals lived in the Tower of The animals lived in the Tower of London in a special place.London in a special place.

Royals penguins got valentines.Royals penguins got valentines.

The Zoological Society of London is fighting to The Zoological Society of London is fighting to help save endangered animals all over the help save endangered animals all over the world. The African elephant, the giant panda, world. The African elephant, the giant panda, the black rhino are just some of these animals. the black rhino are just some of these animals.

Later the King of Norway presented Henry Later the King of Norway presented Henry 3 3

with a polar bear. The bear Liked to go with a polar bear. The bear Liked to go fishing in the Thames at the end of a long fishing in the Thames at the end of a long rope. rope.

Five hundred years later, Queen Charlotte Five hundred years later, Queen Charlotte was given the first zebra to come to Britain. was given the first zebra to come to Britain. She kept it near Buckingham House. She kept it near Buckingham House. Curious people came there to see it.Curious people came there to see it.

Giraffes have been an attraction at Giraffes have been an attraction at London Zoo since four of them arrived London Zoo since four of them arrived in 1839. Soon the giraffes were moved in 1839. Soon the giraffes were moved to Regents Park. One female gave to Regents Park. One female gave birth to six babies within five years. birth to six babies within five years.

Today there are many thousands of Today there are many thousands of exotic animals at London Zoo. exotic animals at London Zoo.