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Texas zoos

There are 29zoos and acquariums in Texas. Combined, these Texanzoosemploy 2,912 people, earn more than $251 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $719 million.
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Zoos by major Texas cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Dallas
5
$95,529,100
Houston
3
$68,674,467
San Antonio
2
$43,854,324
Brownsville
2
$8,150,057
Austin
2
$3,158,804
Abilene
2
$3,986,748
Waco
1
$1,802,790
Victoria
1
$770,259
Tyler
1
$0
Midland, TX
1
$0
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Job trends for Texas zoos

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
8
1-10
1
11-25
0
26-100
3
101 to 1,000
6
1,000+
0
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Sizes of zoos in Texas

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
5
$250k to $1M
6
$1M to $5M
3
$5M to $25M
3
$25M to $100M
4
$100M+
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of zoos in Texas

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Dallas Zoo

Dallas Zoo is home to more than 2,000 animals, and is thriving with new exhibits such as the Giants of the Savanna, Wonders of the Wild, presented by the Kimberly-Clark Corporation.
Revenue
$32.4m
Assets
$6.0m
Employees
537
EIN
27-0777846
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dallas Zoological Society

Dallas Zoological Society supports Dallas Zoo through fundraising, volunteerism, and public awareness to enhance the visitor experience.
Revenue
$10.0m
Assets
$29.7m
Employees
0
EIN
75-0964982
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Antonio Zoological Society

San Antonio Zoo fosters appreciation of living things with high standards of care and conservation for flora and fauna.
Revenue
$43.8m
Assets
$82.6m
Employees
380
EIN
74-1323695
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fort Worth Zoological Association

Fort Worth Zoo: Conservation-focused, provides educational and entertaining family experiences to over 1 million guests per year.
Revenue
$53.1m
Assets
$113.0m
Employees
878
EIN
75-0991727
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Houston Zoo

Houston Zoo connects communities with animals, inspires action to save wildlife, and operates as a zoo and zoological society. Lee Ehmke runs the organization which is located in Houston, TX.
Revenue
$68.2m
Assets
$348.9m
Employees
562
EIN
74-1590271
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Texas State Aquarium Association

To engage people with animals, inspire appreciation for our seas, and support wildlife conservation. To be a global leader in fostering support for the conservation of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.
Revenue
$22.9m
Assets
$94.5m
Employees
271
EIN
23-7044950
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Austin Zoo

To assist animals in need through rescue, rehabilitation and education. Austin Zoo is a pleasant Hill Country zoo where visitors from around the world can come to learn about animals close-up, spend some time outdoors getting exercise and have fun.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
65
EIN
74-2927016
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Valley Zoological Society

Valley Zoological Society operates the Gladys Porter Zoo and the Ridley Turtle Conservation Project, promoting wildlife conservation and ecological education.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$13.5m
Employees
145
EIN
74-1604409
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cameron Park Zoological and Botanical Society

Cameron Park Zoological and Botanical Society funds Cameron Park Zoo's capital and operational support, promotes awareness, serves as a survival center.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
36
EIN
74-1290001
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the Ellen Trout Zoo

Fundraising group supporting development of Ellen Trout Zoo through purchasing new animals, exhibits, landscaping and maintenance of facilities.
Revenue
$809.3k
Assets
$4.9m
Employees
0
EIN
75-2012852
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Texas Zoo

The Texas Zoo connects people with wildlife from Texas and the rest of the world; inspires caring for nature; and advances conservation through education, recreation, science and action.
Revenue
$770.3k
Assets
$208.9k
Employees
29
EIN
74-1546326
IRS type
501(c)(3)

El Paso Zoological Society

The El Paso Zoological Society is a vital partner to the El Paso Zoo, essential to its growth and success, advocating for the Zoo in the Community, and providing capital fundraising, operational support, membership and volunteer services.
Revenue
$763.3k
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
9
EIN
74-6064341
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Abilene Zoo

To provide an animal-oriented educational/recreational resource for the citizen's of Abilene and surrounding communities in order to promote environmental awareness, conservation, and research.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$807.0k
Employees
0
EIN
75-1226706
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Valley Zoological Endowment

Valley Zoological Endowment receives, manages, and maintains contributions solely for supporting and benefiting the Valley Zoological Society through its exclusive Endowment fund.
Revenue
$515.2k
Assets
$14.3m
Employees
0
EIN
74-2438003
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oak Creek Zoological Conservatory

Wildlife rescue and sanctuary providing forever homes to displaced and surrendered animals, not open to public, relies on sponsors.
Revenue
$261.0k
Assets
$41.6k
Employees
0
EIN
81-4769809
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blades Blessed Zoo

Blades Blessed Zoo is a zoos or acquarium in Barry, TX that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-3112292
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aquarium At Rockport Harbor

Provide educational, entertaining experience, promote understanding conservation, stewardship of local marine species. Aquarium is open free to the public and all special tours, operated by volunteers and over 1,000 visitors per month.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
26-0671367
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wandas Wee Zoo

Wandas Wee Zoo provides a small animal shelter for sick animals and takes care of them until they get better. The programs offered by the zoo include providing care to sick animals until they are well again. It is located in Boerne, TX.
Revenue
$54.2k
Assets
$1,117
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-1461014
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Austin Zoological Society

Austin Zoological Society raises funds to support the non-profit Austin Zoo, with a mission of community education and animal rescue. Their programs are focused on fulfilling their mission through fundraising initiatives.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-1818020
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lubbock Aquarium

The corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, religious, or scientific purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-1242431
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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