Whipsnade Zoo (inside)

LocationInside Whipsnade Park Zoo. Within a storage area next to the entrance of the Asian Elephant enclosure.
Side inscriptionR.W.
O LORD THOU PRESERVEST MAN AND BEAST
FOR WITH THEE IS THE FOUNTAIN OF LIFE
1899
Side inscription
Front inscriptionMETROPOLITAN
DRINKING FOUNTAIN
& CATTLE TROUGH
ASSOCIATION
End inscription
MDFCTA number1395
Type and sizeTrough 1d 12ft
Original locationBrockley Hill, Elstree
Date erectedMay 1899
CommentsOriginally erected at the top of Brockley Hill, Elstree (by a convalescent home). The gift of Mrs. Jane.E.Warton. Removed by Harrow U.D.C in October 1949 and stored in the council depot. Moved to Whipsnade Park in May 1951.