Almost a thousand years ago, William the Conqueror constructed the world-famous royal palace.
Over the course of the past millennium, the site has witnessed century after century of captivating history.
It has served as a royal palace, a fortress, and a prison.
Lions, tigers, and bears, oh why?
And so, as one does, he ordered various lynxes and leopards to be delivered to the tower.
This collection only grew thereafter.
Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II gifted Britain’s Henry III three lions.
Yet, exotic animals might not even compare tothe weirdest Christmas gifts the royals have ever given.
Still, the royal residents adored their furry guests.
Well, at least they loved observing them.
Taking care of them became a bit of a disaster.
However, the enterprise became potentiallyone of the worst mistakes that royals have admitted to making.
A variety of disasters and mishaps went awry in the course of the menagerie’s existence.
So what happened the zoo?
