SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. ill 
4. Even of the area devoted to animal collections, the choice land- 
scapes are to be preserved unharmed, by locating all the large closed build- 
ings so that they will be unobtrusive, especially from the boundary boule- 
vards. 
5. In selecting suitable locations for the numerous collections of crea- 
tures that will be required to live in the open air all the year round, it is of 
paramount importance that such animals should have all the advantages 
that are available in the nature of shade, shelter from westerly winds, dry 
situations, etc., in order that they may survive as long as possible. 
6. So far as it be possible, it is extremely desirable that all animals 
living in the open air should be so installed that their surroundings will 
suggest, even if not closely resemble, their natural haunts. 
7. The fences for large animals in open ranges shall be of the lightest 
description consistent with the proper confinement of the animals, and all 
posts used shall be as unobtrusive as possible. 
8. As far as possible, the general aspect of wildness which now char- 
acterizes South Bronx Park, must be maintained. In other words, it is de- 
sirable that the Park should be maintained as a well-kept and accessible nat- 
ural wilderness rather than as a conventional city park. 
9. It istotally inexpedient and undesirable to have the area of the ani- 
mals bisected in either direction by a carriage roadway, other than that pro- 
jected to lead to the principal restaurant. 
10. A single-track road for horseless carriages, so laid out as to reach 
the principal buildings and collections, but without interfering with pedes- 
trians, is not objectionable, and will probably become necessary. 
11. In order to protect and control the Zoological Park, the area for 
the animals, west of the Boston Road, must be entirely surrrounded by a 
light wire fence, save on the north side, where the water forms a natural 
barrier. 
On November 22nd the Board of Parks, by a unanimous vote, 
passed a resolution approving the Final Plan, accepted it for the 
City, and later affixed upon the Society’s copy their official sig- 
natures. The Executive Committee has directed that this plan 
be forthwith engraved and printed in colors, and included in this 
Annual Report. 
DIRECTOR’S REPORT. 
Concerning the duties discharged by him during the year 
1897, the Director has submitted a report, from which the follow- 
ing quotations may be made: 
‘“It was the special duty of the Director to plan and sharply 
define the accommodations to be provided for the living mammals, 
birds and reptiles soon to be installed, and to make them access- 
ible to visitors. Inasmuch as the whole zoological arrangement 
