the zoological Society 
OF PHILADELPHIA 
Was incorporated in 1859. The Garden was first opened to 
the public July 1st, 1874. 
It has the following classes of members, who are elected by 
the Board:— 
1. Annual.— These pay five dollars a year and receive 
one annual ticket of admission. 
2. Junior. —These are minors whose membership expires 
when they reach the age of eighteen years. They make one 
payment of $5 when elected. 
3. Life Members. —These pay fifty dollars upon election, 
in lieu of all future dues. Annual members may at any time 
become Life Members upon the payment of forty-five dollars 
additional. 
4. Honorary Members are those who, in consequence of 
liberality to the Society, or who, holding a distinguished 
position in science, are elected by the Board. 
5. Corresponding Members are those who are interested 
in the Society, living out of the city, and are of service to it 
abroad. 
Members are admitted to the Garden during the time it 
is open to the public, which is from 9 A. M. until sunset, 
every day in the week, including Sunday. 
Persons who wish to become members will please commu¬ 
nicate with the Secretary of the Society. 
