Zoological Society of Philadelphia
Zoological Society of Philadelphia
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About this organization
Mission
BY CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH WILDLIFE, THE PHILADELPHIA ZOO, AMERICA'S FIRST ZOO, CREATES JOYFUL DISCOVERY AND INSPIRES ACTION FOR ANIMALS AND HABITATS.
About
Exhibits and Garden Care: Philadelphia Zoo's mission is to connect people with wildlife, while creating joyful discovery and inspiring action for animals and habitats. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Philadelphia Zoo, Americas first zoo, welcomes more than 1.2 million visitors each year through its historic gates. For the last ten years, Philadelphia Zoo has begun to reimagine and transform its campus and the overall Zoo experience, with the additions of award-winning exhibits such as the pioneering Zoo360, KidZooU: Hamilton Family Children's Zoo & Faris Family Education Center, McNeil Avian Center and Key Bank Big Cat Falls. Zoo360 is an innovative, first-in-the-world system of see-through trails passing through treetops, crossing over pathways and connecting habitats, providing animals like amazing big cats, majestic primates and marvelous meerkats opportunities to travel and explore. Zoo360 offers exciting and enriching experiences for animals and visitors alike, taking the Zoo experience to a whole new level. Zoo360 benefits animal by offering more opportunities for long-distance travel, greater environmental variety and an increased ability to determine their own experiences, while similarly enhancing the visitor experience by creating a more dynamic engagement. Animals are on the move like never before at Philadelphia Zoo, now as you move around the Zoo, the Zoo moves around you. Zoo360 trails link existing habitats, so animals with similar habitat requirements can utilize each others spaces in a time-sharing situation. Zoo360 is another first at Philadelphia Zoo and in the world, and showcases the Zoos commitment to excellence in animal care and inspiring guests to conservation action. At the heart of the campus is KidZooU: Hamilton Family Children's Zoo & Faris Family Education Center, an indoor-outdoor wildlife academy and children's zoo that boasts interactive, educational experiences for the youngest environmental stewards. KidZooU offers dynamic displays, hands-on learning and rare and unusual goats, sheep, chickens and ducks for toddlers and tweens alike. KidZooU was designed with special needs communities in mind and with the input of experts from The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphias Center for Autism Research, the Overbrook School for the Blind and others. Exhibits feature Universal design elements, signage in Braille, sign language and a picture exchange system for very young children or those on the autism spectrum, as well as audio and tactile elements. The site is wheelchair accessible and buildings feature power doors. Amenities also include adolescent-size changing tables in family restrooms. KidZooU is LEED Gold certified and utilizes elements such as geothermal wells for heating and cooling; daylighting; rain water collection for use as gray water to flush the public toilets; rain gardens and vegetated roofs to reduce water runoff into storm drains; building reuse (renovation of the former pachyderm exhibit); and recycled and salvage building materials. KidZooU has received several prestigious honors including: -The Groundbreaker Award from the Delaware Valley Green Building Council -The Construction Award from Preservation Pennsylvania -Best New Stormwater Control Measure from Temple/Villanova Sustainable Stormwater Initiative -The Mayors Commission on People with Disabilities -The Grand Jury Award from the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia -2014 Exhibit of the Year from Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) McNeil Avian Center showcases lush walk-through habitats, which house over 100 rare and endangered birds from around the world... Notable features include the rainforest, which immerses visitors in color and sound as they are surrounded by bird species, and the multi-sensory 4-D Migration Theater. Key Bank Big Cat Falls offers is a stunning landscape of habitats where guests come face-to-face with endangered big cats from around the world, including beautiful snow leopards, playful pumas, Critically-endangered Amur tigers, two prides of African lions, jaguars and Amur leopards and more. Big cats move from one exhibit to another utilizing Big Cat Crossing, an extension of Zoo360 that crosses over the main visitor path stopping guests in their tracks. At the center of the exhibit, a cascading 12-foot waterfall beckons guests to dash under its stream on their way to Buck Base Camp, where they can experience an activity-filled research station. Inside of the Big Cat Theatre, guests can view a short but visually stunning film featuring big cats showcasing their strength, ferocity and beauty.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “Philadelphia zoo's mission is to connect people with wildlife, while creating joyful discovery and inspiring action for animals and habitats.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “By connecting people with wildlife, the philadelphia zoo, america's first zoo, creates joyful discovery and inspires action for animals and habitats.”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is PA.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2020 is 3400 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 525 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Collects art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$3,281,696.
- The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is based on a review and approval process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 36 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 1859.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $18,949,622 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $1,843,536 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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