STATISTICS OF THE ZOOLOGICAL PARK.
Reading edition
January, 1915.
Final plan of the Zoological Park approved by Park Board, November 22, 1897.
Zoological Society assumed control of grounds, July 1, 1898.
First building begun, August 11, 1898.
Park formally opened to the public, November 9, 1899.
Administration and Service Buildings 2
Large Animal Buildings (all heated) 14
Small Animal Buildings (4 heated) 10
Large Groups of Outdoor Dens, Aviaries and Corrals 13
Animal Storehouses, for winter use 3
Restaurants 2
Public-Comfort Buildings 6
Entrances 7
Area of Park Land and Water 264 acres
Area of Water 30 acres
Walks and Roads 7.78 miles
Fences 10.55 miles
LIVE ANIMALS IN THE COLLECTIONS.
January, 1915.
Mammals 204 species, 586 specimens.
Birds 811 “ 2,753 “
Reptiles 164 “ 1,014 “
Total 1,179 4,353
Attendance of visitors in 1914 2,020,433
Total attendance of visitors from 1899 to Jan., 1915 19,325,590
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