Program areas at The Buffalo Zoo
Animal care and horticulture maintenance and experience: as an aza (association of zoos and aquariums) accredited zoo, we strive to provide our animals with the best possible habitats, nutrition, enrichment and veterinary care to ensure conservation of animal species as well as the maintenance and expansion of horticulture throughout the zoo. The goal of zoos is not strictly to provide recreation but to provide an interesting educational experience to increase the awareness of conservation leading to a connection to animals and nature not otherwise possible for most people.
Guest services - concessions, rides, gift shop and other ancillary services desgined to provided the ultimate guest experience.
Education - programs designed to stimulate an early interest in the life sciences, nature and conservation, beginning with toddlers through high school students.
Who funds The Buffalo Zoo
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at The Buffalo Zoo
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Lisa Smith | President and Chief Executive Officer | $222,382 | 2024-07-23 |
| Norah Fletchall | President and Chief Executive Officer - Former | $199,503 | 2023-12-31 |
| Denise Schaefer | Chief Financial Officer | $137,233 | 2023-12-31 |
| Keesha Bullock | Chief External Relations Officer | $111,655 | 2022-12-31 |
| Spencer Morgan | Director of Development | $100,185 | 2023-12-31 |
| ...and 14 more key personnel |
Financials for The Buffalo Zoo
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $4,107,097 | $3,856,566 | 6.5% |
| Program services | $6,647,478 | $6,486,734 | 2.5% |
| Investment income and dividends | $50,488 | $39,150 | 29% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $42,093 | $-2,419 | 1840.1% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $10,847,156 | $10,380,031 | 4.5% |
Organizations like The Buffalo Zoo
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Toledo Zoological Society | 501(c)(3) | Toledo, OH | $45,038,256 |
| Zoo Atlanta | 501(c)(3) | Atlanta, GA | $46,504,632 |
| Akron Zoological Park | 501(c)(3) | Akron, OH | $23,912,106 |
| Aquarium of the Pacific | 501(c)(3) | Long Beach, CA | $51,747,392 |
| Texas State Aquarium Association | 501(c)(3) | Corpus Christi, TX | $22,947,810 |
| Florida Aquarium | 501(c)(3) | Tampa, FL | $40,694,127 |
| Clearwater Marine Aquarium | 501(c)(3) | Clearwater, FL | $21,322,978 |
| ZooTampa | 501(c)(3) | Tampa, FL | $39,435,110 |
| Birmingham Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Birmingham, AL | $11,921,574 |
| Sedgwick County Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Wichita, KS | $18,448,053 |
Data update history
August 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
August 30, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 26, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
MembershipsLobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 300 Parkside Ave
- Buffalo, NY 14214
- Metro area
- Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
- County
- Erie County, NY
- Website URL
- buffalozoo.org/Â
- Phone
- (716) 837-3900
- Facebook page
- BuffaloZooÂ
- Twitter profile
- @buffalozooÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 16-0911204
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1931
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
- NAICS code, primary
- 7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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