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Elephant houses

Scope note

Use for buildings, including associated outdoor areas, in which elephants are kept for show, especially in zoos.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30005766

Broader Terms used

<animal exhibition buildings>

Equivalent Terms used

elephant house

Created

13yrs ago

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