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The Childrens'
Zoo
Work started on the Childrens'
Zoo in 1955 in an area of the gardens next to the old Firework
Factory. It cost £15,000 and was opened by a stage actor
Francis Lederer dressed as the Pied Piper leading the children into the
new attraction. In addition to the animals Willie a concrete
whale was one of the more prominent features. It can be glimpsed
in the image below. Willie was 32 feet long and 8 feet high and
contained an aquarium.
  Below are two images showing
Matt Kelly, the Head Keeper, showing a group of children around the
Children's Zoo.
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