Zoo World/Casson Pavilion

London Zoo

Outside you can see Bearded Pigs and Camels and inside there are birds and conservation projects.

The building, the Casson Pavilion, was built in 1962-5, and was once the home of the elephants and rhinos. It is heavy and solid, like an elephant, and contrasted with the Snowdon Aviary which was being built at the same time. The concrete ribs covering the outside imitate an elephant's hide, and they also prevented the animals from damaging the building. Tall green lanterns gave the impression from above of elephants gathering around a water-hole.

All elephants and rhinos now live in spacious accommodation at Whipsnade Wild Animal Park.

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