In 1899 the income was £13,238, and the expenditure was £10,798. The Garden then contained 575 animals of 160 species; 827 birds of 249 species; 55 reptiles of 16 species; and 44 fish of 2 species.
The following were born in the Garden: 2 female lions, 1 kangaroo, 4 cattle, 1 antelope, 2 wapiti, 1 axis, 1 sika deer, besides numerous other animals and birds.
A great number of dogs of various breeds were born: 78 animals (worth £152), 295 birds (worth £104), and 151 reptiles (worth £5), were lost during the year.
In 1900 the income was £12,175, and the expenditure was £10,981.
In 1901 the income was £13,339, and the expenditure was £12,299. In the Garden there were 440 animals of 139 species; 981 birds of 264 species; 98 reptiles of 19 species; 26 fish of 2 species.
The following were born in the Garden: 2 lions, 1 panther, 1 zebra, 1 yak, 4 zebus, 3 asses, 1 llama, 1 guanaco, 2 red deer, 2 sika deer, 2 wapiti, 1 cross between an axis and a reindeer, 1 giant kangaroo, 6 goats.
The following died soon after birth: 1 tiger, 3 pumas, 2 brown bears, and others.
An enormous number of animals and birds were presented during the year. The total worth of animals in the Garden in 1901 was £3,637.
OSTRICH SHED, KÖNIGSBERG.