Word: vivarium
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...number of visitors increased, so did the innovations. A vivarium housing a host of giant spiders and a reptile collection (starring an 80-year-old alligator) was built in the vaulted chateau cellars; a special baby animal zoo usurped one corner of the grounds; 280 monkeys, brought all the way from Southeast Asia, were set loose and swinging in the 15 acres of beech, oak and hickory trees. Parking facilities were established, as well as a restaurant, picnic area, gas station and that necessary adjunct to the tourist trade, a photo and souvenir shop...
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