^tatiBltra of t^t laaio^xmi Park 



JULY 15, 1909. 



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. 



Large Animal Buildings (all heated) 11 



Small Animal Buildings (4 heated) 10 



Large Groups of Outdoor Dens, Aviaries and Corrals 12 



Animal Storehouses, for winter use 3 



Restaurants '^ 



Public-Comfort Buildings 6 



Entrances 8 



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 ON 

 JULY 15, 1909. 



Mammals 246 species, 743 specimens. 



Birds 644 " 2,816 



Reptiles 256 " 1,969 



Total 1,146 5,528 



Attendance of visitors in 1908 1,413,741 



