REPOR Ors Es DIRECTOR 
OF THE 
ZOOLOGICA PARK. 
URING the past twelve months, the progress and pros- 
perity of the Zoological Park have continued unbroken. 
The usual number of permanent improvements were made, the at- 
tendance was the largest yet recorded, the animal collections were 
notably increased, the health and longevity of the animals sur- 
passed all expectations, there were no epidemics, no accidents 
to visitors, and only one accident to a keeper. 
If the same degree of progress in internal* improvements con- 
tinues for two more years, the public will then be treated to the 
unusual spectacle of a great zoological institution practically com- 
pleted within ten years from its inauguration. In succeeding 
pages will be found a full list of the improvements completed dur- 
ing 1906, and another of the new works begun. 
During the four months’ illness and absence of the Director, 
from April 25 to September 1, the admirable management of the 
Zoological Park was a most effective testimonial! of the personal 
efficiency and loyalty of the entire corps of officers. 
ATTENDANCE. 
The attendance of visitors during the year showed the usuai 
increase, and reached the highest point yet attained. Even yet, 
however, there appear to be a vast number of people in New 
York City who are not aware that the Subway to West Farms is 
the best means of reaching the Park. Thousands of visitors who 
desire to go to the point nearest the Zoological Park are landed 
at the Botanical Gardens. 
The attendance for the past two years is shown by months in 
the following table. 
Month. 1905. 1900. 
RII or Ss ee a 23,788 48,721 
LEG Dine BC Vera anes eee 20,969 44,500 
NUTS r(G) 8 Rae are Goce mae 48,508 52.754 
