Totals
- Total revenue
- $599,054
- Total expenses
- $554,625
- Contributions and grants received
- $104,092
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $487,069
- Investment income
- $115
- Other revenue
- $7,778
- Total assets, end of year
- $160,789
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $132,192
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $28,597
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $515,880
- Management and general expenses
- $37,746
- Fundraising expenses
- $999
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $515,880
Program services were 93.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$104,092
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2a · Program service revenue: Admission Tickets
total $340,982 · related or exempt $340,982
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2b · Program service revenue: Gift Shop Sales
total $140,837 · related or exempt $140,837
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2c · Program service revenue: Wildlife Academy
total $5,250 · related or exempt $5,250
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3 · Investment income
total $115 · related or exempt $115
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4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
total $0
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5 · Royalties
total $0
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6d · Net rental income or loss
total $0
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7d · Net gain or loss
total $0
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8a · Fundraising events: gross income
$15,157
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8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses
$7,379
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8c · Net income from fundraising events
total $7,778
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9c · Net income from gaming
total $0
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10c · Net income from sales of inventory
total $0
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11e · Other revenue, total
$0
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments
total $0
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2 · Grants to domestic individuals
total $0
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3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals
total $0
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4 · Benefits paid to or for members
total $0
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $41,800 · program services $8,000 · management and general $33,800
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6 · Compensation of disqualified persons
total $0
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $0
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $0
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $0
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $0
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11a · Fees: management
total $0
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11b · Fees: legal
total $515 · management and general $515
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $3,431 · management and general $3,431
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11d · Fees: lobbying
total $0
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11e · Fees: professional fundraising services
total $999 · fundraising $999
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11f · Fees: investment management
total $0
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11g · Fees: other
total $69,080 · program services $69,080
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $35,737 · program services $35,737
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13 · Office expenses
total $19,481 · program services $19,481
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14 · Information technology
total $10,678 · program services $10,678
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15 · Royalties
total $0
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16 · Occupancy
total $102,675 · program services $102,675
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17 · Travel
total $6,646 · program services $6,646
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18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials
total $0
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19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $3,400 · program services $3,400
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20 · Interest
total $3,191 · program services $3,191
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21 · Payments to affiliates
total $60 · program services $60
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22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $9,265 · program services $9,265
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23 · Insurance
total $26,573 · program services $26,573
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24a · Other expenses: Animal Care and Supplies
total $133,191 · program services $133,191
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24b · Other expenses: Gift Shop Supplies
total $60,194 · program services $60,194
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24c · Other expenses: Guest Related expenses
total $12,076 · program services $12,076
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24d · Other expenses: Taxes & Licenses
total $11,228 · program services $11,228
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24e · All other expenses
total $4,405 · program services $4,405
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $64,252 · end of year $68,195
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2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $29,033 · end of year $29,077
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
end of year $0
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4 · Accounts receivable
end of year $0
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5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people
end of year $0
-
6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons
end of year $0
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7 · Other notes and loans receivable
end of year $0
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8 · Inventories for sale or use
end of year $0
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
end of year $13
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$292,449
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$248,945
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $42,883 · end of year $43,504
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11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
end of year $0
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12 · Investments: other securities
end of year $0
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13 · Investments: program-related
end of year $0
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14 · Intangible assets
end of year $0
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15 · Other assets
beginning of year $10,001 · end of year $20,000
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23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable
beginning of year $162,001 · end of year $132,192
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year -$15,832 · end of year $28,597
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
Our mission is simple yet profound: Wildlife Rescue, Compassionate Care, and Education Ambassadorship. We provide our rescued wildlife with the best second chance at life. We accomplish this through safe and professional animal care while advocating for animal conservation and responsible ownership. By ensuring the animals' physical, mental, and emotional needs we can better educate our guests and community about our animals and the importance of conservation for their species.
Activities or mission (Part I)
Zoological Park providing a safe forever home for rescued, retired, or non-releasable exotic animals & wildlife. Out-of-School learning center for K-College specializing in wildlife and conservation education.
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Our organization has secured and maintained over 40 animals, including large felines, bears, wolves, and other zoo and wildlife species. Our comprehensive care program includes the provision of species-appropriate nutrition, essential supplies, dedicated staffing, and specialized veterinary care, underscoring our commitment to the welfare of these animals. This initiative offers a secure and nurturing forever home for rescued, retired, and non-releasable animals, ensuring their health, safety, and well-being. Our efforts provide sanctuary for these animals and embody our dedication to conservation and the promotion of responsible wildlife management.
Expenses $301,410
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Our third program service enriches the community through engaging on-site experiences for public visitors, meticulously designed to be educational and safe. We prioritize our guests and staff's health and well-being by investing in essential protective gear, rigorous sanitation practices, and clear signage, along with constructing barriers where needed to ensure a secure environment for all. Additionally, we serve as a dynamic out-of-school learning hub catering to students from kindergarten through college. Our specialized wildlife and conservation education programs aim to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. By offering a hands-on, immersive learning experience, we bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world conservation challenges, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for wildlife and their habitats. Our commitment extends beyond mere visits we cultivate a community deeply invested in preserving our natural world.
Expenses $141,303
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Our program is dedicated to providing safe, comfortable, and species-appropriate habitats for our animals, focusing on the innovative use of available resources to construct and maintain housing and exhibits. Leveraging carefully selected materials, along with donated tools and supplies, we strive to create environments that meet our animals' basic needs and promote their well-being and natural behaviors. Our approach is guided by a deep commitment to animal welfare, ensuring that, despite budgetary limitations, each habitat we construct or maintain offers a secure and enriching space. This effort underscores our dedication to maximizing every dollar towards enhancing the living conditions of our animals, demonstrating our resolve to provide them with a sanctuary that respects their needs and dignity.
Expenses $73,167
As filed on the 2024 return.
Listed in Part VII
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Deborah Wyche
Director
- Total calculated
- $23,200
- From this org
- $23,200
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 40
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Douglas Hoiby
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Heather Keepers
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Rhiannon Walters
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
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Ryan Wyche
President
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Randy Grey
Vice President
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 40
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Janae Carrothers
Secretary
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Julia Conrath
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 14 November 2025
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.2
- Source object
- 202513189349315531
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