A 501(c)3, non-profit education and conservation organization that operates the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford, FL.
The Zoo was founded in 1923 and enjoyed a rich & storied history in downtown Sanford, prior to moving to its current location across from Lake Monroe in the summer of 1975.
Twenty-three acres of the property feature lush plantings and space dedicated to the care of the 350 animals representing over 100 species in our collection.
The Central Florida Zoological Society, Inc. is governed by a 21-member Board of Trustees, chaired by Chandler Robertson of Sanford, Florida.
The Central Florida Zoological Society, Inc. is a smart choice for charitable giving and consistently receives high ratings from the independent rating service, Charity Navigator. The Central Florida Zoological Society, Inc. operates the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.
Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. We strive to keep fundraising and administrative costs to a minimum, so that more of the contributions we receive can go directly to program support.
Information on the Central Florida Zoological Society, Inc.’s most recently completed fiscal years, which run from July 1 through June 30, are provided below.
Form 990 Filing
2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 – Short Year | 2016
Audited Financial Statements
2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 – Short Year | 2016
Richard Glover, Chief Executive Officer
Stephanie Williams, Ed.D., Zoo Director
James E. Bogan Jr., DVM, DABVP, CertAqV, Chief Veterinary Officer and Director, Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation
Stephen Gensel Jr., Chief Financial Officer
Anthony Guastella, Director, Attractions & Events
Paul Pagello, Director, Facilities
Cindi Eberhart, Manager, Human Resources
Dave Michaud,Manager, IT
Christopher Torge, Director, Animal Operations
Will Wellons,Director, Marketing & Communications
Erin Bussom,Curator, Animal Operations
Dawn Danzi, Manager, Education
Matthew Eldridge, Manager, Marketing & Communications
Kendall Turnipseed, Manager, Events
Emilie Alfonso, Manager, Volunteers
Justin Dempsey, Manager, Attractions
Anita Coogan, Manager, Gift Shop
Additional Zoo Contacts:
Private Events
events@centralfloridazoo.org
Marketing and Advertising
marketing@centralfloridazoo.org
Volunteer Services
volunteers@centralfloridazoo.org
Zoo Annual Passes
membership@centralfloridazoo.org
Donations
development@centralfloridazoo.org
Please send all media requests via email to press@centralfloridazoo.org.
Chair: Oliver Pinnock, Astro Lithium
Vice Chair: Judy Desrosiers, Orlando Sanford International Airport
Secretary: Esther McIlvain, Hawkers Asian Street Food
Treasurer: Robert Connelly, Carr, Riggs & Ingram LLC
Brendan Burke, Merrill Lynch Bank of America
Commissioner Lee Constantine, Seminole County Board of County Commissioners
Traci Houchin, City of Sanford
Jeremy McCauley, Appliances of Orlando Inc.
Alecia Meulendyk, Self-Help Credit Union
Geoffrey Moore, Moore Payne Law
Robert Morrison, Morrison VFS
Melissa Nelson, Rollins College
Trenton Newton, Western Mutual
Abby Sanchez, Chair, Seminole County Public Schools
Tim Smith, Wharton-Smith, Inc.
Carrie Vanderhoef, Wekiva Island
Samuel Weissman, Weissman / Paul, PLLC
Proud member of
The Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce
The DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce
