Life at the Zoo: Notes and Traditions of the Regent's Park Gardens

"Life at the Zoo: Notes and Traditions of the Regent's Park Gardens" by C. J. Cornish is a collection of observations about animals living in the Regent's Park Zoo during the late 1800s. The book looks closely at what these animals do each day, how they act, and how they change with the seasons. Cornish gives a detailed picture of the animals themselves and also the cultural importance of this famous animal collection by mixing science with artistic descriptions. The story starts with a winter day at the zoo, showing how well the animals adjust to the cold. It vividly describes how different animals, like tropical birds and capybaras, deal with the frost. Winter changes how these animals look and act, and Cornish talks about their health and how they interact with people who visit the zoo. The book creates a feeling of wonder, asking readers to explore the lives of these animals in detail.