In 1880 five lion cubs and three leopard cubs were born in the Gardens. A polar bear and a bison were purchased. Thomas Flood, one of the keepers, was killed by the red deer stag, of which he had the care. Over one hundred animals and birds were added to the collection in 1881; four lion cubs and one leopard cub were born in the Gardens. In 1882 two young elephants were purchased from Burmah. In order to aid in the construction of a suitable house for them, a number of Fellows and Professors of Trinity College, Dublin, gave a series of lectures, which produced a net profit of £50. In 1883 the first dog show was held in the Gardens. Four lion cubs, one red deer, and one yak were born. In 1884 the dog show was made an annual event. The Egyptian pariah dogs, captured on the field of battle at Tel-el-Kebir, and presented by Lieutenant Cusack, produced puppies. In 1887 the receipts at the gate fell considerably; but this was balanced by the sale of lion cubs and other animals bred in the Gardens, which realized £260. A fine paddock and shelter for the red deer was constructed and the aquarium was improved. One hundred and forty-one lions had up to now been born in the Gardens, cubs realizing £45 each. Two moose were obtained in Canada, and presented by Mr. S. K. Twigg. In 1885 no less than twelve lion cubs were born, and six were disposed of for £100 in cash and £105 worth of other animals. An adult lion costs £15 a year to feed. Two thousand eight hundred pounds have now been obtained from the sale of lion cubs. An event which had been looked forward to with much interest--namely, the birth of a young American bison--terminated fatally both to mother and calf. A fine young orang-outang was acquired, and was visited by thousands. In 1889 the average price obtained for lion cubs was £42 10s. The total number of cubs born in the Gardens now stood at 145. A tiger died this year, but three tiger cubs were presented by Surgeon Henston, who secured them in a cave in India after having killed their parents. Two lion and two tiger cubs were to be seen living on the most friendly terms together in one cage. The orang-outang died. [Illustration: THE LAKE, DUBLIN. (Photo by R. Welch, Belfast.)] In 1891 the Gardens were visited by His Royal Highness the late Duke of Clarence on two occasions. Seven lions were born in the Gardens. In 1892 a savage encounter took place between a lion and a tigress which had been placed in the same cage together. There were seven species of bear to be seen in the Gardens. The last of the large kangaroos died. The Gardens were visited by the Lord Lieutenant. The attempts to breed lion and tiger hybrids had up to now failed.