This Garden, although not large, has a remarkably good collection of animals. It seems a pity that the comparatively harmless photographer is barred, as every photograph taken in the Garden is a free advertisement. CHAPTER XXV ZOOLOGISCHER GARTEN, KÖNIGSBERG: DIRECTOR, HERR H. CLAASS On March 23, 1897, the regular general meeting of the Zoological Society took place in Königsberg, during which a business report of the Society was presented. From the report brought before them by Dr. Braun I take the following extract: The interest caused by the Arts and Crafts Exhibition of 1895 suggested the institution of a permanent zoological and pleasure garden in Königsberg. In the spring of 1896 the Garden was opened to the public; the statutes were settled upon in 1895 at the first general meeting. The interest of the public in the Garden from the beginning was very keen. Many presents were received of plants, animals, cages, buildings, land, and materials. The Garden is fifty-three morgens in extent, and is connected by electric tramway with all parts of the city. It is planted with many beautiful trees, bushes, and plants, and there are several ponds. The chief entrance building is of wood. The concert-house contains seating accommodation for 2,000 people. In the great ‘machine hall’ is a large bicycle track, eight lawn-tennis courts, and great facilities are offered for children’s rides and drives. Near the main restaurant is a Viennese restaurant. In the summer there are daily concerts in the ‘36-man-strong theatre-chapel,’ and besides these on Wednesday and Sunday there are military band concerts. All the animal houses are newly built and favourably situated. In February, 1896, there were 21 kinds of animals. In May Herr Carl Hagenbeck brought the total up to 149. On September 31, 1896, there were 893 specimens of 262 species: of animals, 299 specimens of 87 species; of birds, 533 specimens of 155 species; of reptiles, 52 specimens of 17 species; of amphibia, 9 specimens of 2 species; of fish, 1 specimen. In 1896, 3 lions were born, 1 hog deer, 1 kangaroo, 1 Russian wolf-hound, 1 rabbit, 1 guinea-pig, and several rats and mice, and some Aylesbury ducks were hatched. Eleven and a quarter per cent. of the total value of animals was lost during 1896. The total value of these animals amounted to £1,980. In 1897 the second financial year was about the same as the first year, and was considered successful; £11,995 was taken, and £9,952 was spent, leaving a balance in hand of £2,303. In 1897, 5 lions, 3 panthers, 3 pumas, 1 wapiti, 1 hog deer and a sika deer, 1 Russian wolf-hound, 1 St. Bernard, several terriers, beavers, and a Shetland pony, were born in the Garden. Three young lions, 1 brown bear, and other animals were sold. A number of sea-lions were bought. From February to March a Lapland Native Exhibition was held. In July a Bird Exhibition was held.