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Prescott Animal Park Association

Prescott, AZ · EIN 860549101 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE D500 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · heritageparkzoo.org
revenue
$762K
expenses
$841K
net assets
$-202K
employees
26
volunteers
95
program ratio
54%
mission · from form 990

Giving refuge to non-releasable, rescuedwildlife while providing conservation through exhibition and public education.

profile · synthesized from sources

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary is a nonprofit organization located in Prescott, Arizona, dedicated to the conservation and rehabilitation of wildlife. The sanctuary provides a home for non-releasable animals and conducts various conservation programs, including species reintroduction and wildlife monitoring, to ensure the future of wildlife populations.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Black-footed Ferret Field Research
Conducts research and monitoring of black-footed ferrets to aid in their reintroduction and population growth.
Mexican Wolf Reintroduction Program
Assists in the reintroduction of Mexican wolves into their natural habitat.
Peregrine Falcon Nest Site Monitoring
Monitors nesting sites of peregrine falcons to support population recovery efforts.
Wildlife Rehabilitation
Rescues and rehabilitates sick and injured wildlife, providing sanctuary for those that cannot be released.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Nature-Based Environmental Education Programs 7 activities
    • Community Educational and Outreach Programs
      Provides adaptable educational programming to the community, including field trips to the zoo, outreach programs where the zoo visits other locations, and customized animal programs for classes covering science, animal therapy, reading assistance, and social lessons. The organization also maintains and lends out the Arizona Game and Fish "Bone Box" with educational resources.
    • Educational Programs for Youth
      Offers various educational programs for children, including Zoo Camp for ages 6-12 with behind-the-scenes experiences, and ZooLittles for preschoolers (ages 3-5) focusing on development through hands-on activities. These programs include animal interactions, crafts, and games.
    • Engage Volunteers
      Manages a Docent Program where volunteers serve as educators, assist with special events, and lead community outreach. The organization also runs a competitive Zoo Teen volunteer program for 13-17 year olds.
    • Provide Educational Programs
      Offers a variety of educational programs for different age groups, including Zoo Camp for children aged 6-12, ZooLittles for preschoolers (ages 3-5), and adaptable educational programming for schools, including field trips and outreach visits. The organization also utilizes a Docent Program and a Zoo Teen volunteer program to support educational efforts and community outreach.
    • Provide Educational Programs
      Offers a variety of educational programs for different age groups, including Zoo Camp for children aged 6-12, ZooLittles for preschoolers (ages 3-5), and adaptable programming for schools (field trips and outreach), including science-based lessons and animal therapy. The organization also lends out the Arizona Game and Fish "Bone Box" with educational resources.
    • Provide Educational Programs
      Offers a variety of educational programs for different age groups, including Zoo Camp for children aged 6-12, ZooLittles for preschoolers (ages 3-5), and adaptable educational programming for schools, including field trips and outreach visits. The organization also utilizes a Docent Program and a Zoo Teen volunteer program to support educational efforts.
    • Volunteer and Docent Programs
      Manages a Docent Program where volunteers educate visitors, assist with events, and lead community outreach. The organization also runs a competitive Zoo Teen volunteer program for 13-17 year olds, requiring a minimum commitment of 20 hours per semester.
  • Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Sanctuary Services 6 activities
    • Conduct Wildlife Conservation and Rescue
      Operates and assists with several wildlife conservation programs, including the Mexican wolf reintroduction program, peregrine falcon nest site monitoring, and black-footed ferret field research. The organization also rescues approximately 200-300 animals annually, providing short-term care and rehabilitation before release.
    • Conduct Wildlife Conservation and Rescue
      Operates and assists with several wildlife conservation programs, including the Mexican wolf reintroduction program, peregrine falcon nest site monitoring, and black-footed ferret field research. The organization also rescues approximately 200-300 animals annually, provides short-term care and rehabilitation, and releases rehabilitated animals.
    • Engage in Wildlife Conservation and Rescue
      Operates and assists with several wildlife conservation programs, including the Mexican wolf reintroduction program, peregrine falcon nest site monitoring, and black-footed ferret field research. The organization also rescues approximately 200-300 animals annually, provides short-term care and rehabilitation, and releases rehabilitated animals back into the wild.
    • Support Black-Footed Ferret Research
      Assists with ongoing research at the Arizona black-footed ferret release site by locating, trapping, microchipping, and collecting vital data from wild ferrets.
    • Support Black-Footed Ferret Research
      Assists with ongoing research at the Arizona black-footed ferret release site by locating, trapping, microchipping, and collecting vital data from wild ferrets.
    • Support Wildlife Research
      Assists with ongoing research at the Arizona black-footed ferret release site by locating, trapping, microchipping, and collecting vital data from wild ferrets.
  • Immersive Wildlife Visitor Experiences 4 activities
    • Operate a Zoological Park and Animal Sanctuary
      Operates a 10-acre zoological park and animal sanctuary near Willow Lake in Prescott, AZ, providing care for over 200 animals in naturally-landscaped enclosures with visitor paths, a children's zoo, splashpad, playground, and picnic pavilion. The park is open daily with seasonal hours.
    • Operate a Zoological Park and Animal Sanctuary
      Operates a 10-acre zoological park and animal sanctuary near Willow Lake in Prescott, AZ, providing care for over 200 animals in naturally-landscaped enclosures with visitor paths, a children's zoo, splashpad, playground, and picnic pavilion. The park is open daily with seasonal hours.
    • Operate a Zoological Park and Sanctuary
      Operates a 10-acre zoological park and sanctuary near Willow Lake in Prescott, AZ, providing care for over 200 animals in naturally landscaped enclosures with visitor paths, a children's zoo, splashpad, playground, and picnic areas. The park is open daily with seasonal hours.
    • Operating a Zoological Park and Animal Sanctuary
      Operates a 10-acre zoological park and animal sanctuary in Prescott, AZ, providing care for over 200 animals in naturally-landscaped enclosures with visitor paths. The park includes a children's zoo, splashpad, playground, and picnic pavilion, and is open daily with varying seasonal hours.
  • Animal-Focused Public & Private Events 2 activities
    • Host Special Events and Private Experiences
      Hosts various public events such as "Evening with the Animals," "ZooLittles," and "Holiday Cheers Weekend." The organization also offers private experiences including "Keeper for a Day" programs for different age groups, behind-the-scenes tours, private guided tours, animal presentations, and private breakfast or evening events with animals for groups.
    • Host Special Events and Private Tours
      Hosts various special events such as "Evening with the Animals," "ZooLittles," and "Holiday Cheers Weekend." The organization also offers private experiences including "Keeper for a Day" programs for different age groups, behind-the-scenes tours, private guided tours, animal presentations, and private breakfast or evening events with animals for groups.
  • Guided Wildlife Observation Tours 1 activity
    • Offer Interactive Animal Experiences
      Provides unique interactive experiences such as "Keeper for a Day" programs for individuals aged 13 and older, private 90-minute behind-the-scenes tours, private guided tours, private animal presentations, and private breakfast or evening events with animals for groups.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Animal Rescue Services
      Assists with the rescue of over 300 animals annually, contributing to wildlife protection and preservation.
    • Exclusive Animal Experiences and Tours
      Provides unique animal experiences including "Keeper for a Day" programs for adults and teens, private 90-minute behind-the-scenes tours, private guided tours, and private animal presentations. The organization also hosts private breakfast or evening events with specific animals for groups of 25 or more, which include a light meal.
    • Host Special Events and Private Rentals
      Hosts various special events such as "Evening with the Animals," "ZooLittles" events, and "Holiday Cheers Weekend." The organization also offers facility rentals for private functions including birthday parties, weddings, family reunions, and corporate picnics, utilizing venues like the Pence Pavilion, Pronghorn Deck, Kiwanis Ramada, and Event Center Lawn.
    • Offer Facility Rentals for Events
      Provides various venues for private functions such as birthday parties, family reunions, corporate picnics, and weddings. Rental spaces include the Kiwanis Ramada, Pronghorn Deck, Pence Pavilion, Zoo Garden, Anniversary Patio, and Event Center lawn, accommodating different group sizes and offering customizable wedding packages.
    • Offer Facility Rentals for Events
      Provides various venues for private functions, including birthday parties, family and corporate picnics, weddings, and reunions. Rental spaces include the Kiwanis Ramada, Pronghorn Deck, Pence Pavilion, Event Center, Zoo Garden, and Anniversary Patio, with customizable wedding packages available.
    • Private Event and Party Venue Rentals
      Offers various indoor and outdoor venues for private functions such as birthday parties, weddings, family reunions, and corporate picnics. Available spaces include the Kiwanis Ramada, Pronghorn Deck, Pence Pavilion, Event Center Lawn, Zoo Garden, and Anniversary Patio, accommodating different group sizes and offering customizable wedding packages.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$762K
Contributions & grants$202K27%
Program service revenue$487K64%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$72K
expenses
Total expenses$841K
Program expenses54%
Admin / overhead46%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$614K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$478K
Cash$206K
Investments$0
Liabilities$680K
Net assets$-202K
Liquid reserves2.9 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Pam McLaren EXEC DIR/CEO 40 $58K
board members · 5
  • Barry Needham — President
  • Bruce Trahern — Member
  • Jay Johnson — Member
  • Karin Giani — Member
  • Matt Frankel — Board Member
relationships · 18

who they work with

  • AZ Game and Fish Department Partner — Reports eagle sightings and nesting activities to them for state-wide census.
  • AZ Gives Day Partner — Participant in AZ Gives Day for donations
  • Arizona Game and Fish Partner — Keeper of the "Bone Box" from Arizona Game and Fish, which is full of pelts and skulls of Arizona native species.
  • Hickey Marketing Group Partner — Designed the organization's website.
  • Hickey Marketing Group Partner — Provided website design services.
  • Hickey Marketing Group Partner — Website design
  • Hickey Marketing Group Partner — Website design for Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary.
  • Highlands Center for Natural History Partner — Offers a joint family membership providing benefits at both institutions.
  • Noah's Thrift Store Partner — Sponsor
  • Patriot Disposal Inc Partner — Community sponsor
  • Patriot Disposal Inc. Partner — Sponsor
  • PayPal Partner — Platform for secure online donations
  • Prescott Animal Hospital Partner — Sponsor
  • Prescott National Forest Funder — Provides funding for the Animal Conservation Program.
  • Swire Coca-Cola Partner — Sponsor
  • U.S. Forest Service, Department of Agriculture Funder — Provides funding for the Animal Conservation Program.
  • US Forest Service Partner — Reports eagle sightings and nesting activities to them for state-wide census and forwards peregrine falcon data for management of local breeding sites.
  • Yavapai County Rural Advisory Committee (RAC) Funder — Provides funding for the Animal Conservation Program under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-determination Act of 2000.