SACRAMENTO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Educational Programs
The Sacramento Zoo's Education Department provides a wide variety of programs and experiences that appeal to children and adults alike. Zoo staff and volunteers provide an extensive list of programs both on- site, off-site and online.
In 2019, the zoo reached more than 153,000 youth and adults with fun, educational and inspiring programing about animals and conservation. Dedicated docents volunteered 11,743 hours with over 100 teen volunteers adding another 16,000 hours of service.
Animal Care & Conservation
This includes not only animal husbandry at the Sacramento Zoo, but also the management of captive populations of certain species in accredited Zoos and Aquariums across the United States. Additionally, this includes the local and global conservation efforts to preserve species that are in danger of population decline or extinction.
Membership & Visitor Services
People are the heart of any nonprofit organization, and the Sacramento Zoological Society is no different. Volunteers and dedicated staff work tirelessly to care for the animals and continually improve both the facility and the overall guest experience.
Each year, the Sacramento Zoo sees over 500,000 visitors come through its gates. This includes daily visitors, as well as 12,000 Sacramento Zoo member households and attendees of the many fundraising events held on Zoo grounds.
Where we work
Accreditations
Association of Zoos and Aquariums- Accreditation 2008
External reviews

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How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Community meetings/Town halls, Suggestion box/email,
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals,
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With whom is the organization sharing feedback?
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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SACRAMENTO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Board of directorsas of 02/08/2022
Elizabeth Stallard
Attorney, Downey Brand LLC
Term: 2018 - 2023
Sue Schoenig
Attorney; Kennaday, Leavitt & Daponde
Jason Russell
Certified Public Accountant
Jody Ulich
Director; Convention & Cultural Services, City of Sacramento
Peter Colussy
External Affairs Manager; Regional CA ISO
Janice Doucet Thompson, EdD
Managing Partner/Owner; JD Thompson & Associates, LLC
Pat Ingoglia
Retired
Lynn Matsuda
Financial Services Consultant
Jennifer Neal
VP & Relationship Manager; US Bank, Dealer Commercial Services
Carrieann Drenten
Emergency Physician, Sutter Medical Center
B. Renu Rehal
Physician, UC Davic Medical Center
Richard Stapler
VP of Public Affairs, CA Dental Association
Art Scotland
Attorney
Matt Graham
Chief MArketing Officer, Jiffy Lube
Dan Oney
Owner, Coconut Fish Cafe
Walt Hess
Retired
Nick Driver
Annual Giving Officer, Adventist Health
Jason Jacobs
Sacramento Zoo, CEO
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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