Valley Zoological Society

AKA VZS

Brownsville, TX

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Also Known As:: VZS
Physical Address:: Brownsville, TX 78520
EIN:: 74-1604409
Web URL:: www.gpz.org
Leadership:: Dr. Don D. Farst

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Fiscal Year Starting: Jan 01, 2011
Fiscal Year Ending: Dec 31, 2011

Revenue
Total Revenue	$6,079,719

Expenses
Total Expenses	$6,277,698

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Valley Zoological Society

Also Known As:: VZS
Physical Address:: Brownsville, TX 78520
EIN:: 74-1604409
Web URL:: www.gpz.org
NTEE Category:: D Animal related; D50 (Zoo, Zoological Society)
Year Founded:: 1982
Ruling Year:: 1982

Mission Statement

The VZS was established to direct the management of the Gladys Porter Zoo, a facility built by the Earl C. Sams Foundation and given to the City of Brownsville, Texas in 1971. The VZS Board provides broad oversight for paid Zoo staff, sets policies, raises funds, and acts as an advocate for the Gladys Porter Zoo. Board members represent all areas of the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, which makes the organization a regional leader in wildlife conservation.

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