The Noah 's ark express comes to town . Carrying a load composed of elephants , lions , tigers and other circus animals , a special " zoo " express arrived at Watford , carrying the Bertram Mills circus from Slough . A special parade of the animals took place through the town , which attracted great crowds , despite the heavy rain . One of the elephants disdainfully regarding the weather on arrival at Watford . He was with great difficulty persuaded to leave the box and come out into the rain . 3 April 1932