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[Hippopotamus presented to Zoological Society]

Source: The Illustrated London News, Nov. 16, 1850, p.378

THE HIPPOPOTAMUS, presented to the Zoological Society by the Viceroy of Egypt, is exhibited daily, at their GARDENS in the REGENT'S PARK, from Eleven to Four o'Clock. Visitors desirous of seeing the animal in the water, are recommended to go early. Admission, ONE SHILLING; on Mondays, SIXPENCE.