Animals : Zoos and Aquariums
Zoo Atlanta
Inspiring people to value wildlife on Earth and to help safeguard existing species through conservation
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (57.93) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 87.0% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 9.4% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 3.4% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.03 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (38.70) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 30.2% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 6.7% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.01 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (19.22) |
Income Statement (FYE 12/2007)
Contact Information
Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Avenue, SE
Atlanta, GA 30315
tel: (404) 624-5637
fax: (404) 627-5900
EIN: 58-1655184
Leadership (FYE 12/2007)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Kelly | President, CEO (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $379,350 | 1.82% |
Donor Privacy Policy
NO, this charity does not have a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
Located in historic Grant Park, Zoo Atlanta is one of Georgia's most loved institutions. Founded in 1889, it is one of the 10 oldest zoos in continuous operation in the United States. The Zoo's annual attendance exceeds 700,000 per year and membership tops 27,000 households. Zoo Atlanta is best known for its leadership in the movement to provide naturalistic habitats and began a multi-million dollar redevelopment campaign in 1985. Zoo Atlanta's naturalistic environment is designed to give guests a tour of select destinations around the globe without ever leaving Atlanta! Premier exhibits include The Ford African Rain Forest; African Plains; Asian Forest; Flamingo Plaza; World of Reptiles; Orkin Children's Zoo and Outback Station. A leader in conservation education, Zoo Atlanta serves as one of Georgia's most innovative and broad-reaching educational institutions.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Zoo Atlanta - GA | 57.93 | |
| Palm Beach Zoo - FL | 60.50 | |
| Nashville Zoo - TN | 56.32 | |
| National Aviary - PA | 56.80 | |
| North Carolina Zoological Society - NC | 59.04 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Zoo Atlanta - GA | 57.93 | |
| Zoological Society of San Diego - CA | 60.49 | |
| Wildlife Conservation Society - NY | 63.12 | |
| Houston Zoo - TX | 60.01 | |
| Blank Park Zoo - IA | 60.06 | |
| Chicago Zoological Society - IL | 60.71 | |
