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to its being locally nicknamed the " Bronx Zoo/' or " Zoo " in 

 any form, with or without a prefix. In deference to written re- 

 quests, all the newspapers of New York City now mention our 

 institution by its name — Zoological Park. 



ATTENDANCE. 



During all pleasant weather the attendance of visitors has kept 

 pace with the accommodations for them and the collections 

 available for their entertainment. Up to this time it has been 

 rather fortunate than otherwise that the transportation lines 

 have not been able to bring larger crowds, for were the crowds 

 during fine weather much greater than they now are, the pres- 

 ent walks and buildings could scarce contain them. It has been 

 proven conclusively that no matter how large our animal build- 

 ings may be, the thousands who throng the Park in fine weather 

 would crowd them full just the same. It is indeed fortunate 

 that the Primates' House, Lion House, new Sea Lion Pool, 

 Wild Sheep Hill, and Osborn's Walk will now open up new 

 areas, and lessen the pressure of visitors elsewhere. 



In view of the completion of the rapid transit system at an 

 early date, and the great influx of new visitors which the West 

 Farms terminal will inevitably bring, there is not a moment to- 

 be lost in securing the last half of the animal buildings that are 

 so imperatively necessary to the Park. 



The attendance of visitors for the year 1901 was in detail as 

 follows : 



January 12,483 



February 16,167 



March 24,544 



April 25,822 



May 50,381 



June 70,77a 



July 48,375 



August 74,264 



September 103,503 



October 48,995 



November 32,687 



December 19,154 



Total 527.145 



