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Florida zoos

There are 31 zoos and acquariums in Florida. Combined, these Floridian zoos employ 3,015 people, earn more than $267 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $688 million.
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Zoos by major Florida cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Miami
 
9
 
$24,894,515
Tampa
 
7
 
$102,378,682
Jacksonville, FL
 
3
 
$37,302,218
Palm Bay
 
2
 
$29,271,568
North Port
 
2
 
$55,055,071
Pensacola
 
1
 
$0
Panama City
 
1
 
$130,300
Orlando
 
1
 
$8,969,273
Naples
 
1
 
$9,210,173
Lakeland
 
1
 
$0
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Job trends for Florida zoos

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
4
1-10
 
3
11-25
 
0
26-100
 
1
101 to 1,000
 
9
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of zoos in Florida

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
6
$250k to $1M
 
2
$1M to $5M
 
1
$5M to $25M
 
5
$25M to $100M
 
5
$100M+
 
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of zoos in Florida

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Zoo Miami Foundation (ZSF)

The Zoological Society of Florida (ZSF) is the non-profit support organization for Zoo Miami. ZSF was founded in 1956 when the Zoo was located in Crandon Park at Key Biscayne.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$30.9m
Employees
72
EIN
59-6192814
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Florida Aquarium

To entertain, educate and inspire stewardship of the natural environment with a vision is to protect and restore our blue planet.
Revenue
$40.7m
Assets
$55.7m
Employees
420
EIN
59-2807815
IRS type
501(c)(3)

ZooTampa

ZooTampa rescues animals, creates memorable experiences connecting visitors with wildlife, and focuses on Florida's conservation through lush natural habitats.
Revenue
$39.4m
Assets
$74.4m
Employees
579
EIN
59-2328289
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jacksonville Zoological and Gardens

To foster understanding of the interaction of people, wildlife, and their environment by creating experiences that engage our guests, providing fun and innovative educational opportunities.
Revenue
$37.3m
Assets
$89.6m
Employees
498
EIN
59-1319010
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brevard Zoo

Brevard Zoo is a zoos or acquarium in Melbourne, FL whose mission is: Our mission is "wildlife conservation through education and participation.".
Revenue
$29.3m
Assets
$59.7m
Employees
337
EIN
59-2496749
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium

Mote Marine Laboratory is an independent, not-for-profit marine research organization based on City Island in Sarasota, Florida. Today, they incorporate public outreach as a key part of their mission.
Revenue
$55.0m
Assets
$137.8m
Employees
330
EIN
59-0756643
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society

A fully accredited public zoo with over 500 endangered animals, inspiring conservation initiatives through grant support and education.
Revenue
$15.4m
Assets
$45.8m
Employees
126
EIN
59-1259270
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Central Florida Zoological Society

CFZS is committed to animal preservation and education in Central Florida, engaging visitors through integrated programs and exceptional service.
Revenue
$9.0m
Assets
$18.1m
Employees
138
EIN
59-1357197
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is fundamentally a hospital for sick and injured marine life. However, what we do is so much more. We inspire the human spirit, through the animals and their stories of survival, which touch all of us.
Revenue
$21.3m
Assets
$108.4m
Employees
362
EIN
59-2086737
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Naples Zoo

Naples Zoo: 45-acre site with unique animal exhibits, accredited by AZA, educating the public about wildlife and conservation in Naples, FL.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$39.7m
Employees
135
EIN
56-2412630
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Reef Institute

The Reef Institute educates and researches to promote conservation and sustainability of the ocean through aquariums in West Palm Beach.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$491.2k
Employees
7
EIN
81-3369434
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lowry Park Zoo Endowment Foundation

The Lowry Park Zoo Endowment Foundation supports operations and programs offered by the Lowry Park Zoological Society of Tampa.
Revenue
$722.1k
Assets
$21.5m
Employees
0
EIN
59-3216472
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Florida Madagascar Exotic Zoo and Sanctuary

Florida Madagascar Exotic Zoo and Sanctuary promotes animal education through its zoo and zoological society functions in West Palm Beach, FL.
Revenue
$7,500
Assets
$392
Employees
N/A
EIN
87-2625516
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marine Exploration Center StPete

To enhance the public's understanding of the value and fragility of the local and global marine environment through research, education and personal experiences.
Revenue
$204.4k
Assets
$172.8k
Employees
7
EIN
59-2899571
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wild Animal World

Wild Animal World is a zoos or acquarium in Miami, FL whose mission is: Educational wildlife sanctuary.
Revenue
$254.2k
Assets
$154.4k
Employees
4
EIN
14-1897517
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Rhino Keeper Association

International Rhino Keeper Association is a zoos or acquarium in Tampa, FL that was founded in 2011.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
32-0252098
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shadow's Santuary

Shadow's Santuary is a zoos or acquarium in Miami, FL that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-2416908
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Florida Eco Base

Florida Eco Base is a zoos or acquarium in Titusville, FL that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-1274843
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Florida Marine Aquarium Society

To encourage The keeping of Marine aquaria in The hobby through dissemination of information related to The hobby and The education of fellow hobbyists.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-3088949
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aquajax

Aquajax is a zoos or acquarium in Jacksonville, FL that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-5309602
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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