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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>COLLECTION OF ANIMALS AS WELL AS CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH. MODERN ZOOS, INCLUDING THE KANSAS CITY ZOO, PROVIDE A MULTITUDE OF SERVICES AND ARE INSTRUMENTAL IN CONSERVATION AND REINTEGRATION EFFORTS, AND IN SOME CASES, REMAIN THE LAST REFUGE FOR SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST ENDANGERED SPECIES. THE ANIMAL HEALTH CENTER PROVIDES DIGITAL RADIOLOGY, ULTRASOUND, SURGERY, THERMOGRAPHY, NOMAD DENTAL RADIOLOGY, LASER THERAPY, 3-D RECONSTRUCT, AND ANIMAL CARE FACILITIES THAT CAN HOUSE SMALL AND LARGE ANIMALS DURING QUARANTINE OR CONVALESCENCE. SPECIALIZED ANIMAL CARE STAFF IS ON-SITE 7 DAYS A WEEK. EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROVIDE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FROM THE VETERINARY TECHNICIAN, VETERINARY STUDENT AND DENTAL HYGIENE ASPECTS OF ZOOLOGICAL MEDICINE AND CARE. ALL ANIMALS, FROM INVERTEBRATES TO ELEPHANTS, RECEIVE THE BEST PREVENTATIVE AND MEDICAL CARE POSSIBLE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS - THE FRIENDS OF THE ZOO (FOTZ) MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE ZOO'S MISSION BY GAINING AND SUSTAINING SUPPORTERS AND PROVIDING THEM EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES. THE KANSAS CITY ZOO PROVIDES FUN AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL TYPES OF FAMILIES. FOTZ MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES A PASS TO ANIMAL EXPLORATION, GREAT DISCOUNTS ON DAILY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ONE-ON-ONE LEARNING. FOTZ MEMBERS ALSO SUPPORT THE FUTURE OF WILDLIFE BY PARTICIPATING IN CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS. FOTZ MEMBERS BECOME PART OF A NETWORK OF OTHER ZOO ENTHUSIASTS WHO RECEIVE BENEFITS AT OVER 150 ACCREDITED ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS THROUGH THE UNITED STATES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>EDUCATION AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS - EDUCATION AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS INTERPRET LIVING COLLECTIONS TO ATTRACT, INSPIRE AND ENABLE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND GROUPS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE TO ACT AND RESPOND POSITIVELY TO CONSERVATION AND OUR ENVIRONMENT. FROM DELIVERING FORMAL SCRIPTED PROGRAMMING AT THE ZOO TO ENTICING A VISITOR TO LEARN ABOUT ANIMALS THROUGH SELF-DIRECTED SIGNAGE, INTERACTIVE AND GRAPHICS, CONSERVATION EDUCATION IS THE KEY TO INSTILLING A SUSTAINED RESPECT FOR NATURE. CONSTANTLY CHANGING CURRICULUM HELP ENSURE CURRENT CONSERVATION MESSAGES AND PRACTICES STAY TIMELY AND ACCURATE. WITH THE CREATION OF OUR ZOO LEARNING CENTER, LOCATED IN THE DERAMUS EDUCATION PAVILION, CONNECTING STUDENTS AND TEACHERS TO THE SCIENCE OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION HAS BECOME MORE ACCESSIBLE AND RELEVANT. ENRICHING STUDENTS THROUGH NEW TECHNOLOGY AND HANDS-ON INTERACTION ALLOWS NEW LEVELS OF CONSERVATION LITERACY AND CREATIVELY SHOWCASES OUR PROGRAMS AND APPROACHES. WE ALSO ENCOURAGE INFORMAL LEARNING AMONG STUDENTS OF ALL AGES, AS WELL AS HIGHLIGHTING FOR TEACHERS INNOVATIVE WAYS IN WHICH CONSERVATION APPROACHES CAN BE USED TO MEET FORMAL SCIENCE EDUCATION STANDARDS. VOLUNTEERS PLAY A TRANSFORMATIONAL ROLE IN PROVIDING EXCITING AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR THE NEARLY ONE MILLION STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND ZOO VISITORS EACH YEAR. WHETHER YOU LIKE TO SHARE YOUR PASSION FOR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION WITH THE PUBLIC, HELP GUESTS FIND THEIR WAY, ASSIST WITH SPECIAL EVENTS, OR HELP OUT IN A MORE BEHIND-THE-SCENES CAPACITY, WE FIND THE PERFECT NICHE FOR OVER 100 VOLUNTEERS TO UTILIZE THEIR TALENTS AND TIME TO ENHANCE THE ZOO EXPERIENCE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE GATHERS INFORMATION TO PREPARE THE FORM 990 TAX RETURN. THIS INFORMATION IS THEN GIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM WHO PREPARES AND REVIEWS THE FORM 990. THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM THEN PROVIDES THE ORGANIZATION'S CAO AND DIRECTOR OF FINANCE A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 FOR COMMENTS AND APPROVAL. ONCE THE CAO, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, AND THE CPA FIRM APPROVE THE FORM 990, THE 990 IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND APPROVAL. PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM 990, ALL GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE A COPY OF THE 990 ALONG WITH A RESPONSE TIME FOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS. ALL ISSUES ARE RESOLVED AND THE FORM 990 IS FILED.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ALL EMPLOYEES, WHEN HIRED, RECEIVE OUR EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE. EACH INDIVIDUAL IS ASKED TO FULLY DISCLOSE ANY AND ALL ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONNAIRE ARE COMPILED AND REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. ANY CONCERNS ARE REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION WOULD BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FRIENDS OF THE ZOO, INC. MAKES ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC DURING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETINGS. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI SECTION B. LINE 15:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>IN 2016, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD CONDUCTED A COMPENSATION REVIEW FOR TOP EXECUTIVES. THIS REVIEW COMPARED COMPENSATION FROM PEER ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS OTHER NON-PROFITS. THIS REVIEW WAS COMPLETED AND IMPLEMENTED IN 2017. IN 2021, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD REVIEWED THE CEO, CAO, AND CZO SALARY IN CLOSED SESSION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VII:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION HAS EX OFFICIO DIRECTORS WHO ARE ENTITLED TO ATTEND ALL OPEN SESSION MEETINGS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BELOW DO NOT HAVE VOTING RIGHTS AND AS SUCH THEY ARE NOT LISTED ON PART VII: HEATHER HALL RYANA PARKS-SHAW BRIAN PLATT</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
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