WOODLAND PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Programs
Animal Care and Welfare Programs
ANIMAL CARE: THE PROFESSIONAL STAFF AT THE ZOO CARE FOR MORE THAN 834 VERTABRATES AND 5,270 INVERTABREATES, REPRESENTING 247 SPECIES, OF WHICH 26 ARE ENDANGERED AND 5 ARE THREATENED. THE ZOO'S SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION PROGRAMS, WELFARE RESEARCH, REHABILITATION MEDICINE, HUSBANDRY AND BEHAVIORAL ENRICHMENT ENSURE ALL ANIMALS AT THE ZOO THRIVE. TOGETHER, ANIMAL CARE STAFF, INCLUDING CURATORS, VETERINARIANS AND KEEPERS, HAVE MORE THAN 1,000 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERTISE IN THEIR FIELDS. THE PROGRAM REVENUE IS GENERATED BY SELECT ANIMAL EXPERIENCES FACILITATED BY A KEEPER OR ATTENDANT WHO PROVIDES INFORMAL SCIENCE AND EMPATHY BUILDING CONTENT. WILDLIFE CONSERVATION EFFORTS ON ZOO GROUNDS INCLUDE PARTICIPATION IN SPECIES SURVIVAL PLANS AND RE-INTRODUCTION PROGRAMS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$11.5MZoo Grounds and Facility Maintenance
GROUNDS, FACILITIES AND EXHIBITRY: THE GROUNDS AND MAINTENANCE STAFF IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR 92 ACRE COMMUNITY ASSET, INCLUDING RESOURCE SUSTAINABILITY, DAILY UPKEEP, MAJOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS, CONSTRUCTION OF NEW FACILITIES, HORTICULTURE AND SIGNAGE. MANY OF THE THOUSANDS OF PLANTS AND TREES AT THE ZOO PROVIDE VITAMIN-PACKED FOOD FOR OUR HERBIVORES AND ENRICHMENT FOR ALL SPECIES. IN ADDITION TO THE ZOO, STAFF MAINTAIN A 100-YEAR-OLD HISTORIC CAROUSEL, AN ORGANIC ROSE GARDEN, A GREENHOUSE COMPLEX, A STATE OF THE ART COMPOSTING SYSTEM AND TWO NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$15.5MMembership and Visitor Engagement
MEMBERSHIP AND VISITOR EXPERIENCES: THE ZOO'S MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM IS ONE OF THE LARGEST IN THE STATE WITH MEMBERSHIP COUNTS IN THE MID-THIRTY THOUSANDS, ALLOWING UNLIMITED GENERAL ADMISSIONS ACCESS TO THE ZOO FOR ONE YEAR. MEMBERS ALSO ENJOY SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS, DISCOUNTS, PRESALES AND AN ANNUAL CELEBRATION. VISITORS SERVICES ENCOMPASSES ADMISSIONS, GUEST SERVICES, SECURITY, THE HISTORIC CAROUSEL, GROUP SALES AND EVENT SUPPORT.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$8.2M
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