Naples Zoo Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Naples, Florida · EIN 56-2412630
- Florida
- Naples
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Florida
- Total giving
- $210KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $45MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
NAPLES ZOO IS ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN ZOO & AQUARIUM ASSOCIATION (AZA) AND HAS NUMEROUS ANIMAL EXHIBITS PLACED ON ITS 45-ACRE SITE. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)EACH EXHIBIT IS UNIQUE AND DESIGNED TO SIMULATE TYPICAL CONDITIONS FOR THE ANIMALS AND TO ENSURE THE VISITORS HAVE AS MUCH VISUAL INTERACTION AS POSSIBLE WHILE MAINTAINING THE SAFETY OF BOTH THE ANIMALS AND GUESTS. THE ZOO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES TO GUESTS THROUGH QUESTION AND ANSWER FORMATS WITH OUR ZOO KEEPERS, LECTURES AND MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS INCORPORATING INFORMATION ABOUT NUTRITIONAL DIETS, HEALTHY/CLEAN ENVIRONMENTS, VETERINARY CARE AND METHODS FOR CREATING BEHAVIORAL ENRICHMENT FOR THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELL BEING FOR THE WILD ANIMALS IN THE ZOO'S CARE. THE ZOO EDUCATES ITS GUESTS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVING WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR NATURAL HABITATS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Giraffe Conservation Foundation USA | $28K | 2023 |
| Conservancy of Southwest Florida | $25K | 2023 |
| Madagascar Fauna Group | $25K | 2023 |
| African People & Wildlife Fund | $15K | 2023 |
| Catawba College | $8K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.napleszoo.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.