NAPLES ZOO IS ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN ZOO & AQUARIUM ASSOCIATION (AZA) AND HAS NUMEROUS ANIMAL EXHIBITS PLACED ON ITS 45-ACRE SITE. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)EACH EXHIBIT IS UNIQUE AND DESIGNED TO SIMULATE TYPICAL CONDITIONS FOR THE ANIMALS AND TO ENSURE THE VISITORS HAVE AS MUCH VISUAL INTERACTION AS POSSIBLE WHILE MAINTAINING THE SAFETY OF BOTH THE ANIMALS AND GUESTS. THE ZOO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES TO GUESTS THROUGH QUESTION AND ANSWER FORMATS WITH OUR ZOO KEEPERS, LECTURES AND MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS INCORPORATING INFORMATION ABOUT NUTRITIONAL DIETS, HEALTHY/CLEAN ENVIRONMENTS, VETERINARY CARE AND METHODS FOR CREATING BEHAVIORAL ENRICHMENT FOR THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELL BEING FOR THE WILD ANIMALS IN THE ZOO'S CARE. THE ZOO EDUCATES ITS GUESTS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVING WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR NATURAL HABITATS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $252k
- Bonus
- $50k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $36k
- Base
- $183k
- Bonus
- $37k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $120k
- Bonus
- $24k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $14k
- Base
- $115k
- Bonus
- $23k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $113k
- Bonus
- $23k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $14k
- Base
- $103k
- Bonus
- $21k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $25k
- Base
- $108k
- Bonus
- $22k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $17k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President/ceo Above 90th percentilevs Animal-Related peers in Florida | $252k | $50k | — | $36k | $352k $385k |
Director of Construction & Capital Projects Highest Compensated Employee Above 90th percentile | $183k | $37k | — | $17k | $240k $262k |
CFO Median to 75th percentile | $120k | $24k | — | $14k | $164k $179k |
Director of Animal Program Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $115k | $23k | — | $17k | $161k $176k |
Director of Development Median to 75th percentile | $113k | $23k | — | $14k | $155k $169k |
Director of Gardens & Grou Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $103k | $21k | — | $25k | $154k $168k |
Director of Marketing & PR Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $108k | $22k | — | $17k | $152k $166k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 30 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at NAPLES ZOO INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
Based on 3,692 animal-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 20%
from 2022
From $293k in 2022 to $352k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 20% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 31%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 13% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 5% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about NAPLES ZOO INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of NAPLES ZOO INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of NAPLES ZOO INC received $352,284 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Animal-Related organizations in Florida: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at NAPLES ZOO INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations in Florida, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at NAPLES ZOO INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at NAPLES ZOO INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are NAPLES ZOO INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, NAPLES ZOO INC reported $12.1M in total revenue and $10.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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