61. A VISIT TO THE ZOO

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61. A VISIT TO THE ZOO

61. A VISIT TO THE ZOO

Whenever I have a little leisure, the temptation is always strong with me to visit the Zoo in our town. I prefer it to other places, where I can amuse myself, because it is at a convenient distance from my home, and I can walk to it without tiring myself. All people, however; do not go there on foot. Many drive to the Zoo in carriages also. At the same time I like to go there, because one has not to pay anything to get inside and this is a great attraction in itself.

The Zoo is a world in itself. It is inhabited mostly by animals and birds. It is a pity, however, that these animals are not free to go wherever they like. Probably if they could move about freely, the lives of many of the visitors would not be quite safe.

The first thing I saw in the Zoo last time was a lion. It looked dreadful and fierce and I felt afraid of it, even though it was behind the thick bars of the cage. It walked up and down the cage constantly, but sometimes it stopped and gave a dreadful roar. I saw some tigers also in the Zoo. The tiger with its striped skin, its furious eyes, sharp and gleaming teeth, and outstretched claws, looked grand and fearful. I really admired those men who had been able to trap it. The leopard with spots on his skin was another beast that I saw. Its cruel teeth, fierce eyes and straight whiskers, were enough to send a shudder through my body.