Cromer Maxizoo

[(Professor Emeritus)Professor Paul]

This now completes the first part of the tour around the main college estate, inclding a quick look at the Oriental gardens constructed by Sir Mortimer for his wife Lady Elaine who spent many years in China in the 1930's. The students find the atmosphere restful  here. Next we'lll be moving out into the old farmland purchased by the NZS as it's collection grew

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We're now moving into the parkland where paddocks have been created for the hoofstock. They are below path level so the visitors can see the animals more easily

 

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The paths here meander betwen the exhibitshere

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The slightly sunken paddocks can give the impression that there are no fences between exhibits

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You can still see traces of the old farm as you wander around

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Some of the buildings have become staff housing

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The walk through this part of the zoo also includes the old observatory built in the parkland by Sir Mortimer's father , Sir Tobias

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Part of the farm is still used as a petting zoo

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The impressive looking parish church, still used today, stands in the park

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There's an area for woodland animals on the far side of the zoo