Nashville Zoo, Inc.
Nashville Zoo, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Nashville Zoo's mission is to inspire a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation and leadership. Utilizing diverse learning opportunities, the Zoo’s overall conservation and education message is to provide visitors of all ages a better understanding of and connection with the natural world. We strive to inspire and empower positive attitudes to affect change for the better. Conservation is a critical part of Nashville Zoo’s mission. Through our Wild Works Global Conservation initiatives we are actively involved in research, habitat protection, breeding programs and education initiatives around the globe as well as in our own backyard.
About
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH A ZOO WHERE IT MAINTAINS ANIMALS AND INFORMS AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT NATURE, ANIMALS AND CONSERVATION.ZOO: RECORD ANNUAL ATTENDANCE WITH 1,053,725 VISITORS AND RECORD DAILY ATTENDANCE WITH 18,019 VISITORS DURING THE EGGSTRAVAGANZOO EASTER EVENT. ONE NEW EXHIBIT (EXPEDITION PERU: TREK OF THE ANDEAN BEAR) OPENED TO THE PUBLIC. THE ZOO WELCOMED A VISIT FROM JACK HANNA WHO SAID "THIS IS ONE OF THE TOP 5 ZOOS IN THE COUNTRY - EASY." THE ZOO TRANSITIONED INTO ITS NEW HCA HEALTHCARE VETERINARY CENTER TO PREPARE TO OPEN TO GUESTS IN EARLY 2019. THIS VET CENTER OFFERS ZOO GUESTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE ANIMAL EXAMS AND PROCEDURES HAPPENING THROUGH VIEWING WINDOWS, AS WELL AS ANIMAL NEONATAL CARE. MORE THAN 92,000 INDIVIDUALS WATCHED SCHEDULED ANIMAL SHOWS AND MORE THAN 181,000 WERE ABLE TO MEET ANIMALS UP CLOSE ALONG THE TRAILS THROUGH INFORMAL ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS WITH OUR AMBASSADOR ANIMALS. NASHVILLE ZOO WAS HOME TO MANY ANIMAL BIRTHS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CORRELATING SPECIES SURVIVAL PLANS, INCLUDING BAIRD'S TAPIR, BLUE-BILLED CURASSOW, CLOUDED LEOPARD, COTTON-TOP TAMARIN, GOLDEN FROG, GREAT BLUE TURACO, MEERKAT, PALAWAN BINTURONG, PUERTO RICAN CRESTED TOAD, RHINOCEROS HORNBILL AND SNOWY OWL.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “In fulfillment of our mission to inspire a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation and leadership, our goal is to build a first class zoo for middle tennessee and to develop a facility that is recognized for excellence in animal care and global conservation with strong community value in mind. we strive to be the best at creating unique designs and innovative architecture and horticultural components to enhance exhibits for the benefit of the animals, our visitors and the zoological community.”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “To continue to grow and provide a park/facility that is recognized for excellence in animal care, innovative design and global conservation while delivering strong educational and community value.”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is TN.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 3777 NOLENSVILLE ROAD, NASHVILLE, TN, 37211.
- The non-profit organization as of 2020 has a total of 352 employees reported on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $6,316,286.
- The organization has 30 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1989.
- The organization pays $8,481,280 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $805,753 in fundraising expenses.