From 1 Aug 1960 until 31 Dec 1981, the Daily Occurrences for reptiles and amphibians were kept in a separate series. From 1982 onwards they went back to being recorded in the main series of Daily Occurrences.

Letter from Arthur F Astley to Philip Lutley Sclater regarding the subject of reptile feeding at the Zoo

A selection of papers and correspondence on professional and personal matters. Includes items from G M Vevers and J Corney

A collection of papers mainly relating to the herpetology of Hong Kong, including a typewritten papers entitled 'Notes on the Geckos of Hong Kong', a series of black and white photographs (plus negatives) showing a Hong Kong landscape with accompanying notes detailing the collection of herpetological specimens, a list of reptile and amphibian specimens in Romer's collection, two colour photographs and accompanying sketch of a turtle (Trionyx steindachneri), and Romer's curriculum vitae

Handwritten notes on J D Romer's published articles, papers and memoranda, plus a crossed-out distribution list for reprints