Jabiru 169 Mastigure 170 Horned Rattlesnake 170 Hog-Nosed Snake 170 Gecko 170 Tree Frog 170 Giant Tortoise 173 Alligator Pool 176 Venezuelan Boa 177 Rhinoceros Viper 180 Cobra-De-Capello 181 Metamorphosis of the Leopard Frog 184 Giant Centipede 186 Tarantula 187 Red-Winged Locust 187 Hercules Beetle 187 STATISTICS OF THE ZOOLOGICAL PARK. January, 1915. 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 IN THE COLLECTIONS. January, 1915. Mammals 204 species, 586 specimens. Birds 811 “ 2,753 “ Reptiles 164 “ 1,014 “ Total 1,179 4,353 Attendance of visitors in 1914 2,020,433 Total attendance of visitors from 1899 to Jan., 1915 19,325,590 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY