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
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2,753
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Reptiles
164
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1,014
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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
NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
President, HENRY FAIRFIELD OSBORN.
MADISON GRANT, Secretary, 11 Wall Street. PERCY R. PYNE, Treasurer, 30 Pine Street.
Executive Committee MADISON GRANT, Chairman. PERCY R. PYNE, WATSON B. DICKERMAN, SAMUEL THORNE, WM. PIERSON HAMILTON, WILLIAM WHITE NILES, FRANK K. STURGIS, LISPENARD STEWART, HENRY FAIRFIELD OSBORN, ex-officio.
