REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR 



OF THE 



ZOOLOGICAL PARK. 



DURING the past twelve months, the progress and pros- 

 perity of the Zoological Park have continued nnbroken. 

 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 i, 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 usual 

 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 m 

 the following table. 



Montli. 1905. 1906. 



January 23.788 48,721 



February 20.969 44-500 



^larch .' 48..S08 52.754 



