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Illinois zoos

There are 13zoos and acquariums in Illinois. Combined, these Illinoisanzoosemploy 1,750 people, earn more than $226 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Zoos by major Illinois cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Chicago
6
$224,936,942
Springfield, IL
2
$50,491
Bloomington, IL
2
$604,266
Rockford
1
$0
Peoria
1
$384,310
Davenport, IA
1
$310,806
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Job trends for Illinois zoos

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
5
1-10
1
11-25
0
26-100
0
101 to 1,000
3
1,000+
0
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Sizes of zoos in Illinois

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
2
$250k to $1M
3
$1M to $5M
1
$5M to $25M
0
$25M to $100M
3
$100M+
0
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Directory of zoos in Illinois

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Lincoln Park Zoological Society

The Lincoln Park Zoological Society is created and organized, and shall be operated, exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes.
Revenue
$64.2m
Assets
$237.8m
Employees
531
EIN
36-2512404
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago Zoological Society

The mission of the Chicago Zoological Society is to inspire conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature. They had an international reputation for taking a cutting-edge role in animal care and conservation of the natural world.
Revenue
$64.6m
Assets
$226.0m
Employees
672
EIN
36-2167016
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shedd Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium is an indoor public aquarium in Chicago, Illinois in the United States. The aquarium contains 32,000 animals and was for some time the largest indoor aquarium in the world with 5,000,000 US gallons of water.
Revenue
$94.9m
Assets
$628.2m
Employees
545
EIN
36-2167918
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cosley Foundation

Cosley Foundation raises funds to support Cosley Zoo's operation and offers free admission for children under 18 y/o in Wheaton, IL.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
0
EIN
36-3461739
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Niabi Zoo Foundation

Niabi Zoo Foundation supports zoo and conservation initiatives, advocates animal care best practices, and provided virtual education support during the pandemic.
Revenue
$310.8k
Assets
$320.8k
Employees
0
EIN
85-0713063
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ewing Zoo Foundation

Ewing Zoo Foundation supports Miller Park Zoo, IL by purchasing and transporting animals. Also purchases animals specifically for the zoo.
Revenue
$18.4k
Assets
$519.6k
Employees
0
EIN
36-6206212
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Springfield Zoological Society

Springfield Zoological Society promotes and supports the Henson Robinson Zoo through fundraising and improving facilities, offering recreational and educational experiences.
Revenue
$50.5k
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
0
EIN
37-1114494
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shabbona Lee and Rollo Historical Museum

Shabbona Lee and Rollo Historical Museum is a zoos or acquarium in Shabbona, IL that was founded in 1996.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
36-3813258
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Exotic Acres Wildlife Center

Exotic Acres Wildlife Center is a zoos or acquarium in Petersburg, IL that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-0314137
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Miller Park Zoological Society

Miller Park Zoological Society is a charitable organization led by volunteers to provide support and funding for capital improvements, conservation programs and the development of the Miller Park zoo for the benefit of the residents of central Illinois.
Revenue
$585.9k
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
2
EIN
51-0156393
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Peoria Zoological Society

Peoria Zoological Society aids in improving and developing the Peoria Zoo through programs dedicated to supporting and realizing its vision.
Revenue
$384.3k
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
0
EIN
37-1369420
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Zoo and Aquarium Video Archive

Zoo and Aquarium Video Archive is a zoos or acquarium in Chicago, IL that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-2725322
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Summerfield Zoo Inc of IL

Friends of Summerfield Zoo Inc of IL is a zoos or acquarium in Belvidere, IL that was founded in 2016.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-3295868
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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