STATISTICS OF THE ZOOLOGICAL PARK 

 June 1, 1913. 



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. 



Administration and Service Buildings 2 



Large Animal Buildings (all heated) 14 



Small Animal Buildings (4 heated) 10 



Large Groups of Outdoor Dens, Aviaries and Corrals 13 



Animal Storehouses, for winter use 3 



Restaurants 2 



Public-Comfort Buildings 6 



Entrances 7 



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 TN THE COLLECTIONS 

 JUNE 1, 1913. 



Mammals 210 species, 6 89 specimens. 



Birds 903 " 3,038 



Reptiles 135 " 1,100 



Total 1,248 4,827 ' 



Attendance of visitors in 1912 .*. . . 1,708,455 



Total attendance of visitors from 1899 to Jan., 1913. .15,631,474 



