Knoxville Zoological Gardens, Inc.
Knoxville Zoological Gardens, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of Knoxville Zoological Gardens is to celebrate the wonders of the natural world. Through education, conservation, exhibition, research and recreation, the zoo will tell the stories of the animals, the plants and the people who make up the communities of the earth. The zoo will develop positive attitudes and actions about nature and about conservation as a local and global issue.
About
Zoological park operated for the enjoyment and education of the general public. In 2019, 453,924 people were admitted to the zoo. The zoo also conducts endangered species research in conjunction with official species survival plans.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “The mission of knoxville zoological gardens is to celebrate the wonders of the natural world. through education, conservation, exhibition, research and recreation, the zoo will tell the stories of the animals, the plants and the people who make up the communities of the earth. the zoo will develop positive attitudes and actions about nature and about conservation as a local and global issue.”.
Their activities were defined as: “Educational programs and cultural enrichment to general public conservation of animals”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as TN.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is PO BOX 6040, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37914.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 350 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $530,174.
- The organization has 25 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1984.
- The organization pays $5,728,891 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $1,244,119 in fundraising expenses.