Bertram Mills opens Maidstone ' s new zoo . Maidstone ' s Zoo Park , owned by Mr and Mrs G Tyrwhitt Drake , was officially opened by Mr Bertram Mills , the famous circus proprietor . Fourteen lions as well as tigers , puma ' s , bears , wolves , hyenas , camels , monkeys and other animals are on exhibition . Mr Bertram Mills ( right ) Mr Tyrwhitt Drake ( left ) and Mrs Bertam Mills ( holding rabbit ) in the children ' s corner . 26 March 1934