Pittsburgh Zoo & Ppg Aquarium
Pittsburgh Zoo & Ppg Aquarium
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About this organization
Mission
The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium will: provide an enjoyable family experience which fosters understanding, respect and appreciation for wildlife;offer a variety of unique educational programs with a strong emphasis on conservation;be acknowledged as a culturally significant facility;be recognized for the excellence of our collection, programs, and exhibitry;be a leader & significant contributor to conservation of endangered & threatened species;conduct scientific research which supports and enhances the quality of animal and plant life, visitor experiences, education, and conservation; at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium and worldwide.
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EDUCATIONANNUALLY, NEARLY 400,000 STUDENTS OF ALL AGES ENJOY THE ZOO'S POPULAR EDUCATION PROGRAMS, CLASSES, AND TEACHER WORKSHOPS. THESE PROGRAMS ALLOW PARTICIPANTS TO CLOSELY IDENTIFY WITH WILDLIFE, PLANTS, AND NATURAL HABITATS, PROVIDING A FIRM UNDERSTANDING OF THE INTERCONNECTEDNESS OF ALL LIVING THINGS.ZOO PROGRAMS IMPACT MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WHO VISIT THE ZOO, AND ALSO THOSE WHO CANNOT MAKE IT TO THE PARK ITSELF. ZOOMOBILES MADE NUMEROUS APPEARANCES AT SCHOOLS, NURSING HOMES, COMMUNITY FAIRS, MALLS, OUTLETS, LIBRARIES, AND GROUP GATHERINGS TO PROMOTE THE ZOO'S MANY CONSERVATION-EDUCATION PROGRAMS. PARTNERING WITH LOCAL VENDORS HAS ALLOWED THE ZOO TO OFFER MANY ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS FREE OF CHARGE AND CREATE MORE WAYS TO SERVE MORE STUDENTS.OUR POPULAR ZOO CAMP SUMMER PROGRAM CONTINUES TO SET RECORD-BREAKING ATTENDANCE LEVELS FOR CHILDREN AGES 2 TO 13, AND THE ZOO IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR THE CONTINUED GROWTH OF THIS PROGRAM. SINCE 1999, THE KIDSCIENCE PROGRAM HAS PROVIDED PITTSBURGH AREA MIDDLE-SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH ENRICHING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED TO PROPEL FUTURE SCIENTISTS INTO THE FOREFRONT OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOR RESEARCH. KIDSCIENCE STUDENTS HAVE HAD A REAL AND MEANINGFUL IMPACT ON MANY OF THE ZOO'S RESEARCH PROJECTS, INCLUDING THE WORK THAT LED TO THE BIRTH OF OUR ELEPHANT CALVES. FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS DO NOT IMPACT PARTICIPATION AND THE ZOO HAS AWARDED OVER 260 NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS TO QUALIFIED STUDENTS SINCE ITS INCEPTION. FOR MANY DECADES, THE ZOO TEEN PROGRAM HAS BEEN PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEENS AGES 14 TO 17 TO WORK AT THE ZOO DURING THE SUMMER AND LEARN MORE ABOUT ANIMALS WHILE GAINING THEIR FIRST WORK EXPERIENCES. PROGRAMS SUCH AS PIZZA WITH THE KEEPERS INTRODUCE HIGH SCHOOL-AGED YOUTH TO WHAT WORKING AT A ZOO AND WITH ANIMALS IS REALLY LIKE, POTENTIALLY SPRING-BOARDING THEM INTO REWARDING LIFELONG CAREERS.EDUCATION AT THE ZOO REACHES BEYOND WHAT CAN BE TAUGHT IN A CLASSROOM SETTING. AS ONE OF THE LARGEST YOUTH EMPLOYERS IN THE REGION, THE ZOO WORKS WITH A HOST OF COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND LOCAL SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE AT-RISK YOUTH AN OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN FIRSTHAND KNOWLEDGE AND ON-THE-JOB LEARNING IN VIABLE POSITIONS AT THE ZOO.THE ZOO OFFERS INTERNSHIPS IN ALL AREAS OF THE FACILITY, INCLUDING THE MARKETING, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, EDUCATION, CONSERVATION RESEARCH, VETERINARY, AND HORTICULTURE DEPARTMENTS. THE ANIMAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT ALONE PROVIDED NEARLY 3,000 HOURS OF TRAINING FOR TWO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND EIGHT AMERICAN STUDENTS THROUGH INTERNSHIPS.OUTSIDE OF FORMAL CLASSES, PROGRAMS, EMPLOYMENT, AND INTERNSHIPS, MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC ARE EDUCATED WITH EVERY VISIT TO THE ZOO. WHETHER READING ON-GROUNDS SIGNAGE ABOUT THEIR FAVORITE ANIMALS, EXPLORING CONTENT IN THE ZOO'S APP, LEARNING MORE THROUGH THE ONE DEGREE OF CHANGE INITIATIVE THAT EDUCATES GUESTS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF THEIR ACTIONS ON THE ENVIRONMENT WHILE ENCOURAGING SMALL LIFESTYLE CHANGES, OR GAINING AWARENESS ABOUT GREEN PRACTICES THROUGH EXPOSURE TO WIND TURBINES, SOLAR PANELS, RAIN GARDENS, AND GREEN ROOFS, THE ZOO STRIVES TO ENRICH THE KNOWLEDGE OF EVERY VISITOR THROUGH ITS OFFERINGS.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “The zoological society of pittsburgh is dedicated to being a leader in, and significant contributor to, the conservation of endangered and threatened species. the society provides an enjoyable family experience that fosters understanding, respect and appreciation for wildlife. the society's support comes primarily from individuals, corporations, foundation grants, regional support and operations.”.
When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “To be a leader and contributor to the conservation of endangered and threatened species.”.
- The non-profit's reported state of operation is PA as per legal requirements.
- The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2019 is ONE WILD PLACE, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15206.
- As of 2019, the non-profit has 416 employees reported on their 990 form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$1,368,966.
- The organization has 46 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1994.
- The organization pays $11,089,906 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $624,184 in fundraising expenses.