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Commonwealth Zoological Corporation
Also Known As: Zoo New England
One Franklin Park Rd Boston, MA 02121

GENERAL INFORMATION

Who We Are

Zoo New England is the private, non-profit organization responsible for the operation and management of the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and the Stone Zoo in Stoneham, Massachusetts.

• This organization is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity .
• This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
• Financial information in this report is derived from the organization's June 30, 2008 Form 990.
• Additional narrative information in this report was last supplied by the organization on October 15, 2009.
• It makes its audited financial statements available to the public upon request.
• Contributions are deductible, as provided by law.

How to Help

This organization is seeking funds from contributions and grants. These funds will be used for unrestricted operating expenses, special projects, building improvements and endowments.

NTEE Code

• D50—Zoo, Zoological Society
• A56—Natural History, Natural Science Museums
• D31—Protection of Endangered Species

Chief Executive

Mr. John Linehan

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MISSION AND PROGRAMS

Mission

Zoo New England manages Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and Stone Zoo in Stoneham, Massachusetts. Zoo New England''s mission is to inspire people to protect and sustain the natural world for future generations by creating fun and engaging experiences that integrate wildlife and conservation programs, research and education.

Programs

Zoo New England is dedicated to teaching wildlife and wildland preservation through responsible management and exhibition of wildlife. Species Survival Plan: The Species Survival Plan is a cooperative population management and conservation programs for selected species at North American zoos and aquariums. Each SSP carefully manages the breeding of a species in order to maintain a healthy and self-sustaining captive population. Institutions participating in an SSP also work together in research, public education, reintroduction of endangered species to native habitats and field projects. Right now, the AZA, whose membership includes over 180 accredited zoos and aquariums throughout North America, administers 87 SSPs for 116 individual species.

GOALS AND RESULTS

Accomplishments for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005

1. Zoo New England deliver its mission to over 500,000 visitors annually and millions more beyond its grounds.
2. Zoo New England is proud of its successful conservation efforts. ZNE became the sole sponsor of the Lowveld Wild Dog Project in the Save Valley Conservancy in Zimbabwe; as such, we fund the cost of employing four scouts who are protecting and researching these highly endangered animals.

Objectives for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2005

1. Zoo New England will serve its mission of providing world class conservation, education, research and recreation programs and opportunities through our efforts to accomplish the following goals: - To be a pre-eminent conservator of endangered animal species, specifically through work with the Species Survival Plan, as well as through participation in other preservation, conservation and research programs. - To exhibit animals in naturalistic settings with respect and integrity in accordance with their intrinsic right to exist. - To be a progressive and inclusive educational facility, providing through interactive and engaging conservation, multicultural values, and science literacy. - To serve as a resource to our members, our guests, and the surrounding communities. - To cooperate and collaborate with other environmental, conservation, and cultural organizations whose missions and goals are in accordance with those of Zoo New England.

FINANCIAL DATA

Revenues and Expenses: Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008

Balance Sheet: Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008

Note: The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot long survive, but the types of assets and liabilities also must be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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