Aerial view of a lush, green urban park surrounded by trees, buildings, and streets at sunset, with sunlight casting soft shadows across the landscape.

REPORTS AND FINANCES

RECENT REPORTS

Strategic Plan 2025 – 2030

Woodland Park Zoo is evolving to meet current and future needs, shaping and epitomizing the purpose of conservation zoos in the 21st century. In a world of dwindling habitats and climate adaptation for all animals, including humans, we must engage millions of people in a transformational challenge: learning to share the planet’s finite resources sustainably with other species.

Find out more about the Woodland Park Zoo Strategic Plan

FINANCES

The zoo’s finances comprise three key areas:

  • Earned revenues (admissions, membership, community events, etc.)
  • Public funding sources, including City of Seattle and King County Parks Levy
  • Private contributions from individuals and foundations

Download Financial Reports

Audited Financials (2023)

WPZ Form 990 (2023)

For additional information, contact webkeeper@zoo.org