REPORTS AND FINANCES

RECENT REPORTS

 

2024 Annual Plan to the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation

Read the 2024 Annual Plan to Parks (PDF)

This 2024 annual plan for Woodland Park Zoo is submitted to the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation as specified by the Zoo Operations and Management Agreement between the City of Seattle and the Woodland Park Zoological Society. The purpose of the annual plan is to highlight any major program changes, capital improvements or other key developments to improve the zoo as a community-wide asset.


Public Comments


The formal public comment period is now closed.
You are welcome to get in touch with us at zooinfo@zoo.org for questions or more information.

 

 

 

Strategic Plan: 2018 - 2025

Woodland Park Zoo is evolving to meet current and future needs, shaping and epitomizing the purpose of conservation zoos in the 21st century. In a world of dwindling habitats and climate adaptation for all animals, including humans, we must engage millions of people in a transformational challenge: learning to share the planet’s finite resources sustainably with other species.

Find out more about the Woodland Park Zoo Strategic Plan

Read the Woodland Park Zoo Strategic Plan: 2018 - 2025

FINANCES

The zoo’s finances comprise three key areas:

  • Earned revenues (admissions, membership, community events, etc.)

  • Public funding sources, including City of Seattle and King County Parks Levy

  • Private contributions from individuals and foundations


Download Financial Reports


Audited Financials (2023)

WPZ Form 990 (2021)

For additional information, contact webkeeper@zoo.org

Our Mission

Woodland Park Zoo saves wildlife and inspires everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives.

Land Acknowledgment

Woodland Park Zoo recognizes that these are the lands of the Tribal signatories of the Treaty of Point Elliott. We acknowledge their stewardship of this place continues to this day and that it is our responsibility to join them to restore the relationship with the living world around us.


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