Due to requirements in the "Deed of Gift", under which the land for the zoo and lake was acquired, segregation was not permitted and consequently the zoo and public park where the lake is located was open to all races from the time they were established.
Because of the terms set forth in the "Deed of Gift" regarding the purchase of land for the zoo and lake, segregation was forbidden, ensuring that both the zoo and the public park where the lake is situated have been open to people of all races from their inception.