﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2012v2.1">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCount="0">
    <Timestamp>2014-05-09T12:30:15-05:00</Timestamp>
    <TaxPeriodEndDate>2013-06-30</TaxPeriodEndDate>
    <PreparerFirm>
      <EIN>860133881</EIN>
      <PreparerFirmBusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1>HENRY &amp; HORNE LLP</BusinessNameLine1>
      </PreparerFirmBusinessName>
      <PreparerFirmUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1>2055 E WARNER RD STE 101</AddressLine1>
        <City>TEMPE</City>
        <State>AZ</State>
        <ZIPCode>85284</ZIPCode>
      </PreparerFirmUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirm>
    <ReturnType>990</ReturnType>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDate>2012-07-01</TaxPeriodBeginDate>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>860174843</EIN>
      <Name>
        <BusinessNameLine1>ARIZONA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY</BusinessNameLine1>
      </Name>
      <NameControl>ARIZ</NameControl>
      <Phone>6022731341</Phone>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1>455 N GALVIN PARKWAY</AddressLine1>
        <City>PHOENIX</City>
        <State>AZ</State>
        <ZIPCode>85008</ZIPCode>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <Officer>
      <Name>BONNIE MENDOZA</Name>
      <Title>CFO</Title>
      <Phone>6022731341</Phone>
      <DateSigned>2014-05-07</DateSigned>
      <AuthorizeThirdParty>1</AuthorizeThirdParty>
    </Officer>
    <Preparer>
      <Name>COLETTE KAMPS</Name>
      <PTIN>P00367616</PTIN>
      <Phone>4808394900</Phone>
      <DatePrepared>2014-05-07</DatePrepared>
    </Preparer>
    <TaxYear>2012</TaxYear>
    <BuildTS>2015-11-30 17:44:51Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCount="11">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <DoingBusinessAs>
        <BusinessNameLine1>THE PHOENIX ZOO</BusinessNameLine1>
      </DoingBusinessAs>
      <NameOfPrincipalOfficerPerson>NORBERTO J CASTRO</NameOfPrincipalOfficerPerson>
      <AddressPrincipalOfficerUS>
        <AddressLine1>455 N GALVIN PARKWAY</AddressLine1>
        <City>PHOENIX</City>
        <State>AZ</State>
        <ZIPCode>85008</ZIPCode>
      </AddressPrincipalOfficerUS>
      <GrossReceipts>26541743</GrossReceipts>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliates>0</GroupReturnForAffiliates>
      <Organization501c3>X</Organization501c3>
      <WebSite>WWW.PHOENIXZOO.ORG</WebSite>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorporation>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorporation>
      <YearFormation>1961</YearFormation>
      <StateLegalDomicile>AZ</StateLegalDomicile>
      <ActivityOrMissionDescription>IMPROVING PEOPLE'S LIVES THROUGH INTERACTION WITH NATURE, EXCELLING IN CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, EXHIBITION AND RECREATION</ActivityOrMissionDescription>
      <NbrVotingMembersGoverningBody>26</NbrVotingMembersGoverningBody>
      <NbrIndependentVotingMembers>26</NbrIndependentVotingMembers>
      <TotalNbrEmployees>476</TotalNbrEmployees>
      <TotalNbrVolunteers>594</TotalNbrVolunteers>
      <TotalGrossUBI>0</TotalGrossUBI>
      <NetUnrelatedBusinessTxblIncome>0</NetUnrelatedBusinessTxblIncome>
      <ContributionsGrantsPriorYear>6589061</ContributionsGrantsPriorYear>
      <ContributionsGrantsCurrentYear>5656123</ContributionsGrantsCurrentYear>
      <ProgramServiceRevenuePriorYear>12334804</ProgramServiceRevenuePriorYear>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueCY>18275861</ProgramServiceRevenueCY>
      <InvestmentIncomePriorYear>416887</InvestmentIncomePriorYear>
      <InvestmentIncomeCurrentYear>421488</InvestmentIncomeCurrentYear>
      <OtherRevenuePriorYear>5390092</OtherRevenuePriorYear>
      <OtherRevenueCurrentYear>126171</OtherRevenueCurrentYear>
      <TotalRevenuePriorYear>24730844</TotalRevenuePriorYear>
      <TotalRevenueCurrentYear>24479643</TotalRevenueCurrentYear>
      <GrantsAndSimilarAmntsPriorYear>135620</GrantsAndSimilarAmntsPriorYear>
      <GrantsAndSimilarAmntsCY>286251</GrantsAndSimilarAmntsCY>
      <BenefitsPaidToMembersPriorYear>0</BenefitsPaidToMembersPriorYear>
      <BenefitsPaidToMembersCY>0</BenefitsPaidToMembersCY>
      <SalariesEtcPriorYear>11703433</SalariesEtcPriorYear>
      <SalariesEtcCurrentYear>10348550</SalariesEtcCurrentYear>
      <TotalProfFundrsngExpPriorYear>39000</TotalProfFundrsngExpPriorYear>
      <TotalProfFundrsngExpCY>45238</TotalProfFundrsngExpCY>
      <TotalFundrsngExpCurrentYear>2107491</TotalFundrsngExpCurrentYear>
      <OtherExpensePriorYear>9303725</OtherExpensePriorYear>
      <OtherExpensesCurrentYear>12392771</OtherExpensesCurrentYear>
      <TotalExpensesPriorYear>21181778</TotalExpensesPriorYear>
      <TotalExpensesCurrentYear>23072810</TotalExpensesCurrentYear>
      <RevenuesLessExpensesPriorYear>3549066</RevenuesLessExpensesPriorYear>
      <RevenuesLessExpensesCY>1406833</RevenuesLessExpensesCY>
      <TotalAssetsBOY>44496278</TotalAssetsBOY>
      <TotalAssetsEOY>45575082</TotalAssetsEOY>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOY>4677615</TotalLiabilitiesBOY>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOY>3982541</TotalLiabilitiesEOY>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOY>39818663</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOY>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOY>41592541</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOY>
      <MissionDescription>THE PHOENIX ZOO PROVIDES EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE PEOPLE AND MOTIVATE THEM TO CARE FOR THE NATURAL WORLD.</MissionDescription>
      <SignificantNewProgramServices>0</SignificantNewProgramServices>
      <SignificantChange>0</SignificantChange>
      <Expense>16270902</Expense>
      <Grants>286251</Grants>
      <Revenue>18311404</Revenue>
      <Description>THE ARIZONA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OPERATES A 126-ACRE ZOOLOGICAL PARK WITH OVER 1,400 ANIMALS IN EXHIBITIONS AND PARTICIPATES IN WORLDWIDE SPECIES SURVIVAL PLANS. THROUGH ECOSYSTEM EXHIBITION, EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION, THE ZOO SERVES VISITORS WITH A MISSION TO PROVIDE EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE PEOPLE AND MOTIVATE THEM TO CARE FOR THE NATURAL WORLD. WITH A FOCUS ON EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, THE ZOO ALSO CONDUCTS A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH CHILDREN AS THEIR PRIMARY AUDIENCE TO EMPHASIZE CARING RELATIONSHIPS, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND ACTION TO CONSERVE ANIMALS AND NATURE IN GENERAL.</Description>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpense>16270902</TotalProgramServiceExpense>
      <DescribedIn501C3 referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedIn501C3>
      <ScheduleBRequired referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1234500001">1</ScheduleBRequired>
      <PoliticalActivities>0</PoliticalActivities>
      <LobbyingActivities>0</LobbyingActivities>
      <SubjectToProxyTax>0</SubjectToProxyTax>
      <DonorAdvisedFunds referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFunds>
      <ConservationEasements referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasements>
      <CollectionsOfArt referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArt>
      <CreditCounseling referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounseling>
      <TermOrPermanentEndowments referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</TermOrPermanentEndowments>
      <ReportLandBldgEquip referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportLandBldgEquip>
      <ReportInvestOthSecurities referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestOthSecurities>
      <ReportProgRelInvest referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgRelInvest>
      <ReportOtherAssets referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherAssets>
      <ReportOtherLiabilities referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherLiabilities>
      <ReportFin48Footnote referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportFin48Footnote>
      <IndependentAuditFinancialStmt referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IndependentAuditFinancialStmt>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinancialStmt referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ConsolidatedAuditFinancialStmt>
      <School>0</School>
      <ForeignOffice>0</ForeignOffice>
      <ForeignActivities referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040500001">1</ForeignActivities>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrganizations referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040500001">1</MoreThan5000KToOrganizations>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividuals referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040500001">0</MoreThan5000KToIndividuals>
      <ProfessionalFundraising referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041200001">1</ProfessionalFundraising>
      <FundraisingActivities referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041200001">1</FundraisingActivities>
      <Gaming referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041200001">0</Gaming>
      <Hospital>0</Hospital>
      <GrantsToOrganizations referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">1</GrantsToOrganizations>
      <GrantsToIndividuals referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">1</GrantsToIndividuals>
      <ScheduleJRequired referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042400001">1</ScheduleJRequired>
      <TaxExemptBonds>0</TaxExemptBonds>
      <ExcessBenefitTransaction>0</ExcessBenefitTransaction>
      <PriorExcessBenefitTransaction>0</PriorExcessBenefitTransaction>
      <LoanToOfficerOrDQP>0</LoanToOfficerOrDQP>
      <GrantToRelatedPerson>0</GrantToRelatedPerson>
      <BsnssRltnshpWithOrganization>0</BsnssRltnshpWithOrganization>
      <BsnssRltnshpThruFamilyMember>0</BsnssRltnshpThruFamilyMember>
      <OfficerEntityWithBsnssRltnshp>0</OfficerEntityWithBsnssRltnshp>
      <DeductibleNonCashContributions referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042900001">1</DeductibleNonCashContributions>
      <DeductibleContributionsOfArt referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042900001">0</DeductibleContributionsOfArt>
      <Terminated>0</Terminated>
      <PartialLiquidation>0</PartialLiquidation>
      <DisregardedEntity referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">1</DisregardedEntity>
      <RelatedEntity referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">1</RelatedEntity>
      <RelatedOrgControlledEntity>1</RelatedOrgControlledEntity>
      <TransactionRelatedEntity referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</TransactionRelatedEntity>
      <TransfersToExemptNonChrtblOrg referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</TransfersToExemptNonChrtblOrg>
      <ActivitiesConductedPartnership referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</ActivitiesConductedPartnership>
      <ScheduleORequired>1</ScheduleORequired>
      <NumberFormsTransmittedWith1096>39</NumberFormsTransmittedWith1096>
      <NumberW2GIncluded>0</NumberW2GIncluded>
      <NumberOfEmployees>476</NumberOfEmployees>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiled>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiled>
      <UnrelatedBusinessIncome>0</UnrelatedBusinessIncome>
      <ForeignFinancialAccount>0</ForeignFinancialAccount>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTrans>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTrans>
      <TaxablePartyNotification>0</TaxablePartyNotification>
      <NonDeductibleContributions>0</NonDeductibleContributions>
      <QuidProQuoContributions>1</QuidProQuoContributions>
      <QuidProQuoDisclosure>1</QuidProQuoDisclosure>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOf>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOf>
      <FundsToPayPremiums>0</FundsToPayPremiums>
      <PremiumsPaid>0</PremiumsPaid>
      <Form1098CFiled>1</Form1098CFiled>
      <IndoorTanningServices>0</IndoorTanningServices>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVI>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVI>
      <NbrVotingGoverningBodyMembers>26</NbrVotingGoverningBodyMembers>
      <NumberIndependentVotingMembers>26</NumberIndependentVotingMembers>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRelationship>0</FamilyOrBusinessRelationship>
      <DelegationOfManagementDuties>0</DelegationOfManagementDuties>
      <ChangesToOrganizingDocs>0</ChangesToOrganizingDocs>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuse>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuse>
      <MembersOrStockholders>1</MembersOrStockholders>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembers>1</ElectionOfBoardMembers>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApproval>1</DecisionsSubjectToApproval>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBody>1</MinutesOfGoverningBody>
      <MinutesOfCommittees>1</MinutesOfCommittees>
      <OfficerMailingAddress>0</OfficerMailingAddress>
      <LocalChapters>0</LocalChapters>
      <Form990ProvidedToGoverningBody>1</Form990ProvidedToGoverningBody>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicy>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicy>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPersons>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPersons>
      <RegularMonitoringEnforcement>1</RegularMonitoringEnforcement>
      <WhistleblowerPolicy>1</WhistleblowerPolicy>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicy>1</DocumentRetentionPolicy>
      <CompensationProcessCEO>1</CompensationProcessCEO>
      <CompensationProcessOther>1</CompensationProcessOther>
      <InvestmentInJointVenture>0</InvestmentInJointVenture>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled>AZ</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled>
      <UponRequest>X</UponRequest>
      <TheBooksAreInCareOf>
        <NameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>BONNIE MENDOZA</BusinessNameLine1>
        </NameBusiness>
        <TelephoneNumber>6022731341</TelephoneNumber>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>455 N GALVIN PARKWAY</AddressLine1>
          <City>PHOENIX</City>
          <State>AZ</State>
          <ZIPCode>85008</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
      </TheBooksAreInCareOf>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>LYNN AGNELLO</NamePerson>
        <Title>TRUSTEE</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>MARY ALEXANDER</NamePerson>
        <Title>TRUSTEE</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>HEIDI BERGER</NamePerson>
        <Title>TRUSTEE</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>JIM BURKE</NamePerson>
        <Title>TRUSTEE</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>MICHELLE CLARKE</NamePerson>
        <Title>TRUSTEE</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>ERIC CROWN</NamePerson>
        <Title>TRUSTEE</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>JOELLEN DOORNBOS</NamePerson>
        <Title>TRUSTEE</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>LARRY FINK</NamePerson>
        <Title>TRUSTEE</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>BILL HALNON</NamePerson>
        <Title>TRUSTEE</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>STEPHEN HIGGINS</NamePerson>
        <Title>TRUSTEE</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>CHRISTOPHER HOGAN</NamePerson>
        <Title>TRUSTEE</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>JOHN HOOPES</NamePerson>
        <Title>TRUSTEE</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>SUE KIDD</NamePerson>
        <Title>TRUSTEE</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>MANNY MOLINA</NamePerson>
        <Title>TRUSTEE</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>BIL MORRIS</NamePerson>
        <Title>TRUSTEE</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>HARRY PAPP</NamePerson>
        <Title>TRUSTEE</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>PHIL PETERSEN</NamePerson>
        <Title>TRUSTEE</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>DON SATIROFF</NamePerson>
        <Title>TRUSTEE</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>ADRIENNE SCHIFFNER</NamePerson>
        <Title>TRUSTEE</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>MAJA WESSELS</NamePerson>
        <Title>TRUSTEE</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>PETER FAUR</NamePerson>
        <Title>CHAIR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>AARON DETZER</NamePerson>
        <Title>VICE CHAIR BOARD DEVELOPMENT</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>FREDERICK CUMMINGS</NamePerson>
        <Title>SECRETARY</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>DEREK KERR</NamePerson>
        <Title>VICE CHAIR FINANCE AND TREASURER</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>GABRIELLE VITALE</NamePerson>
        <Title>VICE CHAIR FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>JEAN BINGHAM</NamePerson>
        <Title>VICE CHAIR OUTCOMES</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>TOMIKA HARGETT</NamePerson>
        <Title>TRUSTEE - THROUGH 11/20/12</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>SEAN NOBLE</NamePerson>
        <Title>TRUSTEE - THROUGH 2/19/13</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>RICHARD PETERSON</NamePerson>
        <Title>TRUSTEE - THROUGH 2/19/13</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>RAY RAMELLA</NamePerson>
        <Title>TRUSTEE - THROUGH 2/19/13</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>MICHELLE MACE</NamePerson>
        <Title>TRUSTEE - THROUGH 6/30/13</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>NORBERTO CASTRO</NamePerson>
        <Title>PRESIDENT/CEO</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>344916</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>30365</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>BONNIE MENDOZA</NamePerson>
        <Title>CFO</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>178370</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>22074</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>JEFF WILLIAMSON</NamePerson>
        <Title>SENIOR CONSERVATIONIST AZS</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <KeyEmployee>X</KeyEmployee>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>185553</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>23357</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>GARY WEST</NamePerson>
        <Title>EVP ANIMAL HEALTH &amp; COLLECTION</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <KeyEmployee>X</KeyEmployee>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>160046</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>15032</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>RUTH ALLARD</NamePerson>
        <Title>EVP CONSERVATION &amp; EDUCATION</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployee>X</HighestCompensatedEmployee>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>140834</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>15101</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>WILLIAM COOPER</NamePerson>
        <Title>VP FACILITIES OP &amp; CONSTRUCTION</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployee>X</HighestCompensatedEmployee>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>129473</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>10755</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrg>1139192</TotalReportableCompFromOrg>
      <TotalReportableCompFrmRltdOrgs>0</TotalReportableCompFrmRltdOrgs>
      <TotalOtherCompensation>116684</TotalOtherCompensation>
      <NumberIndividualsGT100K>6</NumberIndividualsGT100K>
      <FormersListed>0</FormersListed>
      <TotalCompGT150K>1</TotalCompGT150K>
      <CompensationFromOtherSources>0</CompensationFromOtherSources>
      <ContractorCompensation>
        <NameOfContractor>
          <NameBusiness>
            <BusinessNameLine1>HOMES &amp; SON CONTRACTORS INC</BusinessNameLine1>
          </NameBusiness>
        </NameOfContractor>
        <AddressOfContractor>
          <AddressUS>
            <AddressLine1>77 E THOMAS RD STE 120</AddressLine1>
            <City>PHOENIX</City>
            <State>AZ</State>
            <ZIPCode>85012</ZIPCode>
          </AddressUS>
        </AddressOfContractor>
        <DescriptionOfServices>CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR</DescriptionOfServices>
        <Compensation>2889718</Compensation>
      </ContractorCompensation>
      <ContractorCompensation>
        <NameOfContractor>
          <NameBusiness>
            <BusinessNameLine1>DL WITHERS CONSTRUCTION LC</BusinessNameLine1>
          </NameBusiness>
        </NameOfContractor>
        <AddressOfContractor>
          <AddressUS>
            <AddressLine1>3220 E HARBOUR DR</AddressLine1>
            <City>PHOENIX</City>
            <State>AZ</State>
            <ZIPCode>85034</ZIPCode>
          </AddressUS>
        </AddressOfContractor>
        <DescriptionOfServices>CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR</DescriptionOfServices>
        <Compensation>2036054</Compensation>
      </ContractorCompensation>
      <ContractorCompensation>
        <NameOfContractor>
          <NameBusiness>
            <BusinessNameLine1>TSG CONSTRUCTORS LLC</BusinessNameLine1>
          </NameBusiness>
        </NameOfContractor>
        <AddressOfContractor>
          <AddressUS>
            <AddressLine1>PO BOX 71640</AddressLine1>
            <City>PHOENIX</City>
            <State>AZ</State>
            <ZIPCode>85050</ZIPCode>
          </AddressUS>
        </AddressOfContractor>
        <DescriptionOfServices>CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR</DescriptionOfServices>
        <Compensation>536945</Compensation>
      </ContractorCompensation>
      <ContractorCompensation>
        <NameOfContractor>
          <NameBusiness>
            <BusinessNameLine1>THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC</BusinessNameLine1>
          </NameBusiness>
        </NameOfContractor>
        <AddressOfContractor>
          <AddressUS>
            <AddressLine1>PO BOX 677595</AddressLine1>
            <City>DALLAS</City>
            <State>TX</State>
            <ZIPCode>75267</ZIPCode>
          </AddressUS>
        </AddressOfContractor>
        <DescriptionOfServices>ADVERTISING</DescriptionOfServices>
        <Compensation>449832</Compensation>
      </ContractorCompensation>
      <ContractorCompensation>
        <NameOfContractor>
          <NameBusiness>
            <BusinessNameLine1>URIAS COMMUNICATIONS</BusinessNameLine1>
          </NameBusiness>
        </NameOfContractor>
        <AddressOfContractor>
          <AddressUS>
            <AddressLine1>PO BOX 14935</AddressLine1>
            <City>SCOTTSDALE</City>
            <State>AZ</State>
            <ZIPCode>85267</ZIPCode>
          </AddressUS>
        </AddressOfContractor>
        <DescriptionOfServices>ADVERTISING</DescriptionOfServices>
        <Compensation>430888</Compensation>
      </ContractorCompensation>
      <NumberOfContractorsGT100K>16</NumberOfContractorsGT100K>
      <FederatedCampaigns>17410</FederatedCampaigns>
      <FundraisingEvents>840341</FundraisingEvents>
      <AllOtherContributions>4798372</AllOtherContributions>
      <NoncashContributions>1173993</NoncashContributions>
      <TotalContributions>5656123</TotalContributions>
      <ProgramServiceRevenue>
        <Description>ADMISSIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS</Description>
        <BusinessCode>900099</BusinessCode>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>12994412</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>12994412</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
      </ProgramServiceRevenue>
      <ProgramServiceRevenue>
        <Description>RETAIL</Description>
        <BusinessCode>900099</BusinessCode>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>2654254</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>2654254</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
      </ProgramServiceRevenue>
      <ProgramServiceRevenue>
        <Description>GROUP SERVICES</Description>
        <BusinessCode>900099</BusinessCode>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>1014385</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>1014385</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
      </ProgramServiceRevenue>
      <ProgramServiceRevenue>
        <Description>EDUCATIONAL SERVICES</Description>
        <BusinessCode>900099</BusinessCode>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>931127</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>931127</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
      </ProgramServiceRevenue>
      <ProgramServiceRevenue>
        <Description>FOOD SERVICES</Description>
        <BusinessCode>900099</BusinessCode>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>681683</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>681683</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
      </ProgramServiceRevenue>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenue>18275861</TotalProgramServiceRevenue>
      <InvestmentIncome>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>404296</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <ExclusionAmount>404296</ExclusionAmount>
      </InvestmentIncome>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssets>
        <Securities>1930069</Securities>
        <Other>12581</Other>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssets>
      <LessCostOthBasisSalesExpenses>
        <Securities>1920230</Securities>
        <Other>5228</Other>
      </LessCostOthBasisSalesExpenses>
      <GainOrLoss>
        <Securities>9839</Securities>
        <Other>7353</Other>
      </GainOrLoss>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestments>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>17192</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <ExclusionAmount>17192</ExclusionAmount>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestments>
      <GrossIncomeFundraisingEvents>227270</GrossIncomeFundraisingEvents>
      <CntrbtnsRprtdFundraisingEvents>840341</CntrbtnsRprtdFundraisingEvents>
      <FundraisingDirectExpenses>136642</FundraisingDirectExpenses>
      <NetIncomeFromFundraisingEvents>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>90628</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <ExclusionAmount>90628</ExclusionAmount>
      </NetIncomeFromFundraisingEvents>
      <OtherRevenueMisc>
        <Description>MISCELLANEOUS</Description>
        <BusinessCode>900099</BusinessCode>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>35543</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>35543</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
      </OtherRevenueMisc>
      <TotalOtherRevenue>35543</TotalOtherRevenue>
      <TotalRevenue>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>24479643</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>18311404</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenue>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenue>
        <ExclusionAmount>512116</ExclusionAmount>
      </TotalRevenue>
      <GrantsToDomesticOrgs>
        <Total>224910</Total>
        <ProgramServices>224910</ProgramServices>
      </GrantsToDomesticOrgs>
      <GrantsToDomesticIndividuals>
        <Total>34046</Total>
        <ProgramServices>34046</ProgramServices>
      </GrantsToDomesticIndividuals>
      <ForeignGrants>
        <Total>27295</Total>
        <ProgramServices>27295</ProgramServices>
      </ForeignGrants>
      <CompCurrentOfficersDirectors>
        <Total>453277</Total>
        <ProgramServices>168376</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>191358</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>93543</Fundraising>
      </CompCurrentOfficersDirectors>
      <OtherSalariesAndWages>
        <Total>8549694</Total>
        <ProgramServices>6726394</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>1445607</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>377693</Fundraising>
      </OtherSalariesAndWages>
      <PensionPlanContributions>
        <Total>241827</Total>
        <ProgramServices>193727</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>33592</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>14508</Fundraising>
      </PensionPlanContributions>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefits>
        <Total>443866</Total>
        <ProgramServices>339927</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>80706</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>23233</Fundraising>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefits>
      <PayrollTaxes>
        <Total>659886</Total>
        <ProgramServices>505362</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>119984</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>34540</Fundraising>
      </PayrollTaxes>
      <FeesForServicesLegal>
        <Total>21542</Total>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>21542</ManagementAndGeneral>
      </FeesForServicesLegal>
      <FeesForServicesAccounting>
        <Total>52625</Total>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>52625</ManagementAndGeneral>
      </FeesForServicesAccounting>
      <FeesForServicesProfFundraising>
        <Total>45238</Total>
        <Fundraising>45238</Fundraising>
      </FeesForServicesProfFundraising>
      <FeesForServicesOther>
        <Total>606905</Total>
        <ProgramServices>250622</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>356283</ManagementAndGeneral>
      </FeesForServicesOther>
      <Advertising>
        <Total>1620037</Total>
        <ProgramServices>99550</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>1354036</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>166451</Fundraising>
      </Advertising>
      <OfficeExpenses>
        <Total>1356854</Total>
        <ProgramServices>507324</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>247683</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>601847</Fundraising>
      </OfficeExpenses>
      <Occupancy>
        <Total>1053923</Total>
        <ProgramServices>1051409</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>2514</ManagementAndGeneral>
      </Occupancy>
      <Travel>
        <Total>118440</Total>
        <ProgramServices>77748</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>20512</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>20180</Fundraising>
      </Travel>
      <Interest>
        <Total>13299</Total>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>13299</ManagementAndGeneral>
      </Interest>
      <DepreciationDepletion>
        <Total>2406154</Total>
        <ProgramServices>2123809</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>160682</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>121663</Fundraising>
      </DepreciationDepletion>
      <Insurance>
        <Total>1854429</Total>
        <ProgramServices>1472939</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>259269</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>122221</Fundraising>
      </Insurance>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>ANIMAL COLLECTION EXPEN</Description>
        <Total>838053</Total>
        <ProgramServices>838053</ProgramServices>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>COST OF PRODUCT/CATERIN</Description>
        <Total>810467</Total>
        <ProgramServices>522121</ProgramServices>
        <Fundraising>288346</Fundraising>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>REPAIRS &amp; MAINTENANCE</Description>
        <Total>495526</Total>
        <ProgramServices>477814</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>17712</ManagementAndGeneral>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>VENDOR COMMISSIONS</Description>
        <Total>433918</Total>
        <ProgramServices>433918</ProgramServices>
        <Fundraising>0</Fundraising>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <AllOtherExpenses>
        <Total>710599</Total>
        <ProgramServices>195558</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>317013</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>198028</Fundraising>
      </AllOtherExpenses>
      <TotalFunctionalExpenses>
        <Total>23072810</Total>
        <ProgramServices>16270902</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>4694417</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>2107491</Fundraising>
      </TotalFunctionalExpenses>
      <CashNonInterestBearing>
        <BOY>6577739</BOY>
        <EOY>5450164</EOY>
      </CashNonInterestBearing>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvestments>
        <BOY>48819</BOY>
        <EOY>1004091</EOY>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvestments>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivable>
        <BOY>2593592</BOY>
        <EOY>1655136</EOY>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivable>
      <AccountsReceivable>
        <BOY>88555</BOY>
        <EOY>56231</EOY>
      </AccountsReceivable>
      <ReceivablesFromOfficersEtc>
        <BOY>20000</BOY>
      </ReceivablesFromOfficersEtc>
      <InventoriesForSaleOrUse>
        <BOY>143497</BOY>
        <EOY>132036</EOY>
      </InventoriesForSaleOrUse>
      <PrepaidExpensesDeferredCharges>
        <BOY>179214</BOY>
        <EOY>118980</EOY>
      </PrepaidExpensesDeferredCharges>
      <LandBuildingsEquipmentBasis>58088073</LandBuildingsEquipmentBasis>
      <LandBldgEquipmentAccumDeprec>32763767</LandBldgEquipmentAccumDeprec>
      <LandBuildingsEquipmentBasisNet>
        <BOY>22092857</BOY>
        <EOY>25324306</EOY>
      </LandBuildingsEquipmentBasisNet>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecurities>
        <BOY>7285364</BOY>
        <EOY>6251730</EOY>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecurities>
      <OtherAssetsTotal>
        <BOY>5466641</BOY>
        <EOY>5582408</EOY>
      </OtherAssetsTotal>
      <TotalAssets>
        <BOY>44496278</BOY>
        <EOY>45575082</EOY>
      </TotalAssets>
      <AccountsPayableAccruedExpenses>
        <BOY>1661412</BOY>
        <EOY>998422</EOY>
      </AccountsPayableAccruedExpenses>
      <DeferredRevenue>
        <BOY>2911558</BOY>
        <EOY>2915441</EOY>
      </DeferredRevenue>
      <OtherLiabilities>
        <BOY>104645</BOY>
        <EOY>68678</EOY>
      </OtherLiabilities>
      <TotalLiabilities>
        <BOY>4677615</BOY>
        <EOY>3982541</EOY>
      </TotalLiabilities>
      <FollowSFAS117>X</FollowSFAS117>
      <UnrestrictedNetAssets>
        <BOY>27395041</BOY>
        <EOY>29611849</EOY>
      </UnrestrictedNetAssets>
      <TemporarilyRestrictedNetAssets>
        <BOY>6765376</BOY>
        <EOY>6222446</EOY>
      </TemporarilyRestrictedNetAssets>
      <PermanentlyRestrictedNetAssets>
        <BOY>5658246</BOY>
        <EOY>5758246</EOY>
      </PermanentlyRestrictedNetAssets>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalances>
        <BOY>39818663</BOY>
        <EOY>41592541</EOY>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalances>
      <TotalLiabNetAssetsFundBalances>
        <BOY>44496278</BOY>
        <EOY>45575082</EOY>
      </TotalLiabNetAssetsFundBalances>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXI>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXI>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpenses>1406833</ReconcilationRevenueExpenses>
      <ReconciliationUnrealizedInvest>267045</ReconciliationUnrealizedInvest>
      <ReconcilationOtherChanges>100000</ReconcilationOtherChanges>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrual>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrual>
      <AccountantCompileOrReview>0</AccountantCompileOrReview>
      <FSAudited>1</FSAudited>
      <FSAuditedBasis>
        <FinancialStatementConsolidated>X</FinancialStatementConsolidated>
      </FSAuditedBasis>
      <AuditCommittee>1</AuditCommittee>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequired>0</FederalGrantAuditRequired>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <PubliclySupportedOrg509a2>X</PubliclySupportedOrg509a2>
      <GiftsGrantsContribReceived509>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years>7833422</CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years>5340943</CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years>6036859</CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year>6524433</CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year>
        <CurrentTaxYear>5746751</CurrentTaxYear>
        <Total>31482408</Total>
      </GiftsGrantsContribReceived509>
      <GrossReceiptsFromAdmissions>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years>15392893</CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years>15304743</CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years>15103607</CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year>17774606</CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year>
        <CurrentTaxYear>18275861</CurrentTaxYear>
        <Total>81851710</Total>
      </GrossReceiptsFromAdmissions>
      <Total509>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years>23226315</CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years>20645686</CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years>21140466</CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year>24299039</CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year>
        <CurrentTaxYear>24022612</CurrentTaxYear>
        <Total>113334118</Total>
      </Total509>
      <AmtsRecdFromDisqualPersons>
        <Total>0</Total>
      </AmtsRecdFromDisqualPersons>
      <AmtsFromSubstContributors>
        <Total>0</Total>
      </AmtsFromSubstContributors>
      <SupportFromDQPsEtc>
        <Total>0</Total>
      </SupportFromDQPsEtc>
      <PublicSupportTotal509>113334118</PublicSupportTotal509>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome509>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years>212899</CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years>364484</CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years>569359</CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year>440123</CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year>
        <CurrentTaxYear>414135</CurrentTaxYear>
        <Total>2001000</Total>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome509>
      <InvestmentIncomeAndUBTI>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years>212899</CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years>364484</CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years>569359</CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year>440123</CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year>
        <CurrentTaxYear>414135</CurrentTaxYear>
        <Total>2001000</Total>
      </InvestmentIncomeAndUBTI>
      <OtherIncome509>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years>52644</CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years>107401</CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years>-694</CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year>-8318</CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year>
        <CurrentTaxYear>42896</CurrentTaxYear>
        <Total>193929</Total>
      </OtherIncome509>
      <TotalSupportTotal>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years>23491858</CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years>21117571</CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years>21709131</CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year>24730844</CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year>
        <CurrentTaxYear>24479643</CurrentTaxYear>
        <Total>115529047</Total>
      </TotalSupportTotal>
      <PublicSupportPercentage509>0.98100</PublicSupportPercentage509>
      <PriorYearSupportPercentage>0.54220</PriorYearSupportPercentage>
      <InvestmentIncomePercentage>0.01730</InvestmentIncomePercentage>
      <ThirtyThreePercntTestsCY509>X</ThirtyThreePercntTestsCY509>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1234500001">
      <ContributorInfo>
        <ContributorNumber>RESTRICTED</ContributorNumber>
        <ContributorNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorNameBusiness>
        <ContributorAddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorAddressUS>
        <AggregateContributions>RESTRICTED</AggregateContributions>
      </ContributorInfo>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <CurrentYear>
        <BeginningOfYearBalance>3985701</BeginningOfYearBalance>
        <Contributions>310273</Contributions>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLosses>136329</InvestmentEarningsOrLosses>
        <OtherExpenditures>32460</OtherExpenditures>
        <EndOfYearBalance>4399846</EndOfYearBalance>
      </CurrentYear>
      <CurrentYearMinus1Year>
        <BeginningOfYearBalance>3567465</BeginningOfYearBalance>
        <Contributions>504085</Contributions>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLosses>13691</InvestmentEarningsOrLosses>
        <OtherExpenditures>99540</OtherExpenditures>
        <EndOfYearBalance>3985701</EndOfYearBalance>
      </CurrentYearMinus1Year>
      <CurrentYearMinus2Years>
        <BeginningOfYearBalance>2599150</BeginningOfYearBalance>
        <Contributions>807014</Contributions>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLosses>161301</InvestmentEarningsOrLosses>
        <EndOfYearBalance>3567465</EndOfYearBalance>
      </CurrentYearMinus2Years>
      <CurrentYearMinus3Years>
        <BeginningOfYearBalance>1920176</BeginningOfYearBalance>
        <Contributions>610379</Contributions>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLosses>68595</InvestmentEarningsOrLosses>
        <EndOfYearBalance>2599150</EndOfYearBalance>
      </CurrentYearMinus3Years>
      <CurrentYearMinus4Years>
        <BeginningOfYearBalance>1022685</BeginningOfYearBalance>
        <Contributions>922575</Contributions>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLosses>-25084</InvestmentEarningsOrLosses>
        <EndOfYearBalance>1920176</EndOfYearBalance>
      </CurrentYearMinus4Years>
      <BoardDesignatedEOYBalance>0.79300</BoardDesignatedEOYBalance>
      <PermanentEndowmentEOYBalance>0.20700</PermanentEndowmentEOYBalance>
      <EndowmentsHeldByUnrelatedOrgs>0</EndowmentsHeldByUnrelatedOrgs>
      <EndowmentsHeldByRelatedOrgs>0</EndowmentsHeldByRelatedOrgs>
      <Buildings>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasis>15845876</OtherCostOrOtherBasis>
        <Depreciation>5394744</Depreciation>
        <BookValue>10451132</BookValue>
      </Buildings>
      <Equipment>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasis>32207362</OtherCostOrOtherBasis>
        <Depreciation>22355033</Depreciation>
        <BookValue>9852329</BookValue>
      </Equipment>
      <OtherLandBuildings>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasis>10034835</OtherCostOrOtherBasis>
        <Depreciation>5013990</Depreciation>
        <BookValue>5020845</BookValue>
      </OtherLandBuildings>
      <TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings>25324306</TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings>
      <OtherAssets>
        <Description>DEPOSITS</Description>
        <BookValue>28408</BookValue>
      </OtherAssets>
      <OtherAssets>
        <Description>BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN PERPETUAL TRUSTS</Description>
        <BookValue>4999000</BookValue>
      </OtherAssets>
      <OtherAssets>
        <Description>REAL ESTATE RESTRICTED FOR INVESTMENT IN LONG-LIVED ASSETS</Description>
        <BookValue>555000</BookValue>
      </OtherAssets>
      <TotalBookValueOtherAssets>5582408</TotalBookValueOtherAssets>
      <OtherLiabilities>
        <Description>OBLIGATIONS UNDER CAPITAL LEASE</Description>
        <Amount>68678</Amount>
      </OtherLiabilities>
      <TotalOfAmounts>68678</TotalOfAmounts>
      <FootnoteInPartXIII>X</FootnoteInPartXIII>
      <TotRevenueEtcAuditedFinclStmt>24975977</TotRevenueEtcAuditedFinclStmt>
      <NetUnrealizedGainsInvestments>267045</NetUnrealizedGainsInvestments>
      <OtherRevenues>100000</OtherRevenues>
      <RevenueNotRptdF990>367045</RevenueNotRptdF990>
      <RevenueSubtotal>24608932</RevenueSubtotal>
      <OtherRevenuesNotIncluded>-129289</OtherRevenuesNotIncluded>
      <RevenueNotRptdOnFinStmt>-129289</RevenueNotRptdOnFinStmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990>24479643</TotalRevenuePerForm990>
      <TotExpensesEtcAuditedFinclStmt>23202099</TotExpensesEtcAuditedFinclStmt>
      <OtherExpensesIncluded>136642</OtherExpensesIncluded>
      <ExpensesNotRptdF990>136642</ExpensesNotRptdF990>
      <ExpensesSubtotal>23065457</ExpensesSubtotal>
      <OtherExpensesNotIncluded>7353</OtherExpensesNotIncluded>
      <ExpensesNotRptdOnFinStmt>7353</ExpensesNotRptdOnFinStmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990>23072810</TotalExpensesPerForm990>
      <Form990ScheduleDPartXIII>
        <Identifier>DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART V, LINE 4:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION HAS ALLOWED FOR APPROPRIATING FOR DISTRIBUTION EACH YEAR UP TO 5% OF ITS ENDOWMENT FUND'S AVERAGE FAIR VALUE OVER THE PRIOR 12 QUARTERS THROUGH THE CALENDAR YEAR-END PRECEDING THE FISCAL YEAR IN WHICH THE DISTRIBUTION IS PLANNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DONOR AGREEMENT. IN ESTABLISHING THIS POLICY, THE ORGANIZATION CONSIDERED THE LONGTERM EXPECTED RETURN ON ITS ENDOWMENT. THIS IS CONSISTENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S OBJECTIVE TO MAINTAIN THE PURCHASING POWER OF THE ENDOWMENT ASSETS HELD IN PERPETUITY OR FOR A SPECIFIED TERM, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REAL GROWTH THROUGH NEW GIFTS AND INVESTMENT RETURN.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleDPartXIII>
      <Form990ScheduleDPartXIII>
        <Identifier>DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART X, LINE 2:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ZOO RECOGNIZES UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WHEN IT IS MORE LIKELY-THAN-NOT THAT THE POSITIONS WILL NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE TAX AUTHORITIES. AS OF JUNE 30, 2013, THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR EITHER RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleDPartXIII>
      <Form990ScheduleDPartXIII>
        <Identifier>PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:</Identifier>
        <Explanation>CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS 100,000.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleDPartXIII>
      <Form990ScheduleDPartXIII>
        <Identifier>PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:</Identifier>
        <Explanation>EVENT EXPENSES -136,642. GAIN ON DISPOSAL OF ASSET 7,353.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleDPartXIII>
      <Form990ScheduleDPartXIII>
        <Identifier>PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:</Identifier>
        <Explanation>EVENT EXPENSES 136,642.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleDPartXIII>
      <Form990ScheduleDPartXIII>
        <Identifier>PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:</Identifier>
        <Explanation>GAIN ON DISPOSAL OF ASSET 7,353.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleDPartXIII>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleF documentId="RetDoc1040500001">
      <GrantRecordsMaintained>1</GrantRecordsMaintained>
      <AcctsActvsOutUSTable>
        <Region>SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA</Region>
        <NumberOfOffices>0</NumberOfOffices>
        <NumberOfEmployees>0</NumberOfEmployees>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConducted>PROGRAM SERVICES</TypeOfActivitiesConducted>
        <SpecificServicesProvided>SOUTH AFRICAN PREDATORS PROJECT</SpecificServicesProvided>
        <TotalExpenditures>2890</TotalExpenditures>
      </AcctsActvsOutUSTable>
      <AcctsActvsOutUSTable>
        <Region>EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND &amp; GREENLAND)</Region>
        <NumberOfOffices>0</NumberOfOffices>
        <NumberOfEmployees>0</NumberOfEmployees>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConducted>PROGRAM SERVICES</TypeOfActivitiesConducted>
        <SpecificServicesProvided>JANAN SLOW LORIS CONSERVATION</SpecificServicesProvided>
        <TotalExpenditures>2905</TotalExpenditures>
      </AcctsActvsOutUSTable>
      <AcctsActvsOutUSTable>
        <Region>EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC</Region>
        <NumberOfOffices>0</NumberOfOffices>
        <NumberOfEmployees>0</NumberOfEmployees>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConducted>PROGRAM SERVICES</TypeOfActivitiesConducted>
        <SpecificServicesProvided>ORANGUTAN CONSERVATION PROGRAMME</SpecificServicesProvided>
        <TotalExpenditures>4500</TotalExpenditures>
      </AcctsActvsOutUSTable>
      <AcctsActvsOutUSTable>
        <Region>SOUTH AMERICA</Region>
        <NumberOfOffices>0</NumberOfOffices>
        <NumberOfEmployees>0</NumberOfEmployees>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConducted>PROGRAM SERVICES</TypeOfActivitiesConducted>
        <SpecificServicesProvided>PANTANAL GIANT ARMADILLO PROJECT</SpecificServicesProvided>
        <TotalExpenditures>3000</TotalExpenditures>
      </AcctsActvsOutUSTable>
      <AcctsActvsOutUSTable>
        <Region>MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA</Region>
        <NumberOfOffices>0</NumberOfOffices>
        <NumberOfEmployees>0</NumberOfEmployees>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConducted>PROGRAM SERVICES</TypeOfActivitiesConducted>
        <SpecificServicesProvided>ORYX CONSERVATION</SpecificServicesProvided>
        <TotalExpenditures>10000</TotalExpenditures>
      </AcctsActvsOutUSTable>
      <AcctsActvsOutUSTable>
        <Region>EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC</Region>
        <NumberOfOffices>0</NumberOfOffices>
        <NumberOfEmployees>0</NumberOfEmployees>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConducted>PROGRAM SERVICES</TypeOfActivitiesConducted>
        <SpecificServicesProvided>BIODIVERSITY PROJECTS</SpecificServicesProvided>
        <TotalExpenditures>1000</TotalExpenditures>
      </AcctsActvsOutUSTable>
      <AcctsActvsOutUSTable>
        <Region>EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC</Region>
        <NumberOfOffices>0</NumberOfOffices>
        <NumberOfEmployees>0</NumberOfEmployees>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConducted>PROGRAM SERVICES</TypeOfActivitiesConducted>
        <SpecificServicesProvided>ANIMAL PROJECT GRANT</SpecificServicesProvided>
        <TotalExpenditures>3000</TotalExpenditures>
      </AcctsActvsOutUSTable>
      <SubtotalNumberOfOffices>0</SubtotalNumberOfOffices>
      <SubtotalNumberOfEmployees>0</SubtotalNumberOfEmployees>
      <ContNumberOfOffices>0</ContNumberOfOffices>
      <ContNumberOfEmployees>0</ContNumberOfEmployees>
      <TotalNumberOfOffices>0</TotalNumberOfOffices>
      <TotalNumberOfEmployees>0</TotalNumberOfEmployees>
      <SubtotalAmountSpent>27295</SubtotalAmountSpent>
      <ContAmountSpent>0</ContAmountSpent>
      <TotalAmountSpent>27295</TotalAmountSpent>
      <GrantsToOrgsOutsideUS>
        <Region>MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA</Region>
        <PurposeOfGrant>ORYX CONSERVATION</PurposeOfGrant>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>10000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MannerOfCashDisbursement>CHECK</MannerOfCashDisbursement>
      </GrantsToOrgsOutsideUS>
      <TotalNumberOfOtherOrgs>1</TotalNumberOfOtherOrgs>
      <TransferToForeignCorp>0</TransferToForeignCorp>
      <InterestInForeignTrust>0</InterestInForeignTrust>
      <OwnForeignCorp>0</OwnForeignCorp>
      <PassiveForeignInvestCo>0</PassiveForeignInvestCo>
      <ForeignPartnership>0</ForeignPartnership>
      <BoycottCountries>0</BoycottCountries>
      <Form990ScheduleFPartV>
        <Identifier>PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS OUTSIDE THE U.S.:</Identifier>
        <Explanation>SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 2: AS PART OF THEIR GRANTING PROCESS, IF AZS IS NOT DIRECTLY INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT, AZS REQUIRES THE GRANTEE TO PROVIDE ANNUAL REPORTING PACKAGES THAT INCLUDE DESCRIPTIONS OF OUTCOMES AS SPECIFIED IN THE GRANT AGREEMENT.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleFPartV>
      <Form990ScheduleFPartV>
        <Identifier>METHOD USED TO ACCCOUNT FOR EXPENDITURES:</Identifier>
        <Explanation>SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 3: EXPENDITURES ARE DIRECT GRANTS TO SPECIFIC PROJECTS.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleFPartV>
    </IRS990ScheduleF>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="RetDoc1041200001">
      <MailSolicitations>X</MailSolicitations>
      <EmailSolicitations>X</EmailSolicitations>
      <PhoneSolicitations>X</PhoneSolicitations>
      <InPersonSolicitations>X</InPersonSolicitations>
      <SolicitationOfNonGovtGrants>X</SolicitationOfNonGovtGrants>
      <SolicitationOfGovtGrants>X</SolicitationOfGovtGrants>
      <SpecialFundraisingEvents>X</SpecialFundraisingEvents>
      <AgreementRefFundraising>1</AgreementRefFundraising>
      <FundraiserActivityInformation>
        <NameOfIndividual>JAMES R LUKES</NameOfIndividual>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>11034 E YUCCA ST</AddressLine1>
          <City>SCOTTSDALE</City>
          <State>AZ</State>
          <ZIPCode>85259</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <Activity>TRUSTS &amp; BEQUESTS</Activity>
        <FundraiserControlOfFunds>0</FundraiserControlOfFunds>
        <GrossReceipts>55238</GrossReceipts>
        <AmountRetainedByContractor>45238</AmountRetainedByContractor>
        <NetToOrganization>10000</NetToOrganization>
      </FundraiserActivityInformation>
      <TotalGrossReceipts>55238</TotalGrossReceipts>
      <TotalRetainedByContractors>45238</TotalRetainedByContractors>
      <TotalNetToOrganization>10000</TotalNetToOrganization>
      <LicensedStates>AZ</LicensedStates>
      <EventsInformation>
        <NameOfEvent1>GALA &amp; CONCERT</NameOfEvent1>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent1>1067611</GrossReceiptsEvent1>
        <CharitableContributionsEvent1>840341</CharitableContributionsEvent1>
        <GrossRevenueEvent1>227270</GrossRevenueEvent1>
        <FoodAndBeverageEvent1>179792</FoodAndBeverageEvent1>
        <GrossReceiptsTotal>1067611</GrossReceiptsTotal>
        <CharitableContributionsTotal>840341</CharitableContributionsTotal>
        <GrossRevenueTotalEvents>227270</GrossRevenueTotalEvents>
        <FoodAndBeverageTotalEvents>179792</FoodAndBeverageTotalEvents>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryEvents>179792</DirectExpenseSummaryEvents>
        <NetIncomeSummary>47478</NetIncomeSummary>
      </EventsInformation>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="RetDoc1041900001">
      <RecordsMaintained>1</RecordsMaintained>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ZOOLOGICAL PARKS AND AQUARIUMSINC</BusinessNameLine1>
        </RecipientNameBusiness>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>8403 COLESVILLE RD SUITE 710</AddressLine1>
          <City>SILVER SPRING</City>
          <State>MD</State>
          <ZIPCode>20910</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EINOfRecipient>550526930</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>3</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>50000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>PROJECT SUPPORT</PurposeOfGrant>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>ASU FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1>
        </RecipientNameBusiness>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO BOX 2260</AddressLine1>
          <City>TEMPE</City>
          <State>AZ</State>
          <ZIPCode>85280</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EINOfRecipient>866051042</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>3</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>120000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>PROJECT SUPPORT</PurposeOfGrant>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>THE NATIONAL ELEPHANT CENTER INC</BusinessNameLine1>
        </RecipientNameBusiness>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>8225 N WICKHAM RD</AddressLine1>
          <City>MELBOURNE</City>
          <State>FL</State>
          <ZIPCode>32940</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EINOfRecipient>205860576</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>3</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>20000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>PROJECT SUPPORT</PurposeOfGrant>
      </RecipientTable>
      <TotalNbrOf501C3AndGovtGrants>3</TotalNbrOf501C3AndGovtGrants>
      <Form990ScheduleIPartIII>
        <TypeOfGrant>PROJECT SCHOLARSHIPS</TypeOfGrant>
        <NumberOfRecipients>12</NumberOfRecipients>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>34046</AmountOfCashGrant>
      </Form990ScheduleIPartIII>
      <Form990ScheduleIPartIV>
        <Identifier>PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART I, LINE 2:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: AS PART OF THE RECIPIENTS ACCEPTANCE OF THE FUNDING FROM AZS THEY AGREE TO PROVIDE DETAILED REPORTS AT SET POINTS THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT BEING FUNDED AS DEEMED NECESSARY, AND AT A MINIMUM AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROJECT.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleIPartIV>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleJ documentId="RetDoc1042400001">
      <Form990OfOtherOrganizations>X</Form990OfOtherOrganizations>
      <WrittenEmploymentContract>X</WrittenEmploymentContract>
      <CompensationSurvey>X</CompensationSurvey>
      <BoardOrCommitteeApproval>X</BoardOrCommitteeApproval>
      <SeverancePayment>0</SeverancePayment>
      <SupplementalNonqualRetirePlan>1</SupplementalNonqualRetirePlan>
      <EquityBasedCompArrangement>0</EquityBasedCompArrangement>
      <CompBasedOnRevenueOfFilingOrg>0</CompBasedOnRevenueOfFilingOrg>
      <CompBasedOnRevenueRelatedOrgs>0</CompBasedOnRevenueRelatedOrgs>
      <CompBasedNetEarningsFilingOrg>0</CompBasedNetEarningsFilingOrg>
      <CompBasedNetEarningsRelateOrgs>0</CompBasedNetEarningsRelateOrgs>
      <AnyNonFixedPayments>0</AnyNonFixedPayments>
      <InitialContractException>0</InitialContractException>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>NORBERTO CASTRO</NamePerson>
        <Title>PRESIDENT/CEO</Title>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrg>282416</BaseCompensationFilingOrg>
        <CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>0</CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>
        <BonusFilingOrg>62500</BonusFilingOrg>
        <BonusRelatedOrgs>0</BonusRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrg>0</OtherCompensationFilingOrg>
        <OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <DeferredCompFilingOrg>18625</DeferredCompFilingOrg>
        <DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>0</DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>11740</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>0</NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrg>375281</TotalCompensationFilingOrg>
        <TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>
        <CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>0</CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>BONNIE MENDOZA</NamePerson>
        <Title>CFO</Title>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrg>148370</BaseCompensationFilingOrg>
        <CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>0</CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>
        <BonusFilingOrg>30000</BonusFilingOrg>
        <BonusRelatedOrgs>0</BonusRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrg>0</OtherCompensationFilingOrg>
        <OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <DeferredCompFilingOrg>9899</DeferredCompFilingOrg>
        <DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>0</DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>12175</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>0</NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrg>200444</TotalCompensationFilingOrg>
        <TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>
        <CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>0</CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>JEFF WILLIAMSON</NamePerson>
        <Title>SENIOR CONSERVATIONIST AZS</Title>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrg>185553</BaseCompensationFilingOrg>
        <CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>0</CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>
        <BonusFilingOrg>0</BonusFilingOrg>
        <BonusRelatedOrgs>0</BonusRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrg>0</OtherCompensationFilingOrg>
        <OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <DeferredCompFilingOrg>11617</DeferredCompFilingOrg>
        <DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>0</DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>11740</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>0</NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrg>208910</TotalCompensationFilingOrg>
        <TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>
        <CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>0</CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>GARY WEST</NamePerson>
        <Title>EVP ANIMAL HEALTH &amp; COLLECTION</Title>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrg>133046</BaseCompensationFilingOrg>
        <CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>0</CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>
        <BonusFilingOrg>27000</BonusFilingOrg>
        <BonusRelatedOrgs>0</BonusRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrg>0</OtherCompensationFilingOrg>
        <OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <DeferredCompFilingOrg>3292</DeferredCompFilingOrg>
        <DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>0</DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>11740</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>0</NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrg>175078</TotalCompensationFilingOrg>
        <TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>
        <CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>0</CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>RUTH ALLARD</NamePerson>
        <Title>EVP CONSERVATION &amp; EDUCATION</Title>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrg>116834</BaseCompensationFilingOrg>
        <CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>0</CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>
        <BonusFilingOrg>24000</BonusFilingOrg>
        <BonusRelatedOrgs>0</BonusRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrg>0</OtherCompensationFilingOrg>
        <OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <DeferredCompFilingOrg>2926</DeferredCompFilingOrg>
        <DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>0</DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>12175</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>0</NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrg>155935</TotalCompensationFilingOrg>
        <TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>
        <CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>0</CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartIII>
        <ReturnReference>PART I, LINE 3</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>EACH YEAR THE BOARD CHAIR RECEIVES THE AZA SURVEY ALONG WITH INFO FROM HUMAN RESOURCES ABOUT WHAT THE ANTICIPATED RATE INCREASE FOR NON-CONTRACT EMPLOYEES WILL BE (IF ANY). WHEN THE CEO WAS INITIALLY HIRED IN 2008, THE BOARD HIRED A PROFESSIONAL RECRUITER WHO ASSISTED IN THE NEGOTIATIONS. HE WAS ON A STANDING ANNUAL PAY RATE FOR THE FIRST THREE YEARS UNTIL AN AMENDMENT TO HIS AGREEMENT WAS INITIATED BY THE BOARD. AT THAT POINT, HIS PAY INCREASED AND IT WAS WRITTEN IN THE AMENDMENT THAT THE BASE SALARY WOULD BE SUBJECT TO ANNUAL REVIEW BY THE BOARD TO MAINTAIN MARKET COMPETITIVENESS AND TO RECOGNIZE GOOD PERFORMANCE. SUCH ADJUSTMENTS, IF APPLICABLE, ARE TO OCCUR IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET OF THE ZOO.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartIII>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartIII>
        <ReturnReference>PART I, LINE 4B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE CEO OF AZS PARTICIPATES IN A 457(B) SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN ($13,000).</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartIII>
    </IRS990ScheduleJ>
    <IRS990ScheduleM documentId="RetDoc1042900001">
      <CarsAndOtherVehicles>
        <NonCashCheckbox>X</NonCashCheckbox>
        <NumberOfContributions>1</NumberOfContributions>
        <NoncashContribsRptdF990>5535</NoncashContribsRptdF990>
      </CarsAndOtherVehicles>
      <OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
        <NonCashCheckbox>X</NonCashCheckbox>
        <Description>SOLAR PANELS</Description>
        <NumberOfContributions>1</NumberOfContributions>
        <NoncashContribsRptdF990>79716</NoncashContribsRptdF990>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>FMV</MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>
      </OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
      <OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
        <NonCashCheckbox>X</NonCashCheckbox>
        <Description>CAGE</Description>
        <NumberOfContributions>1</NumberOfContributions>
        <NoncashContribsRptdF990>2700</NoncashContribsRptdF990>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>FMV</MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>
      </OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
      <OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
        <NonCashCheckbox>X</NonCashCheckbox>
        <Description>ADVERTISING</Description>
        <NumberOfContributions>12</NumberOfContributions>
        <NoncashContribsRptdF990>899772</NoncashContribsRptdF990>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>FMV</MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>
      </OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
      <OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
        <NonCashCheckbox>X</NonCashCheckbox>
        <Description>FOOD AND BEVERAGES FOR EVENTS</Description>
        <NumberOfContributions>48</NumberOfContributions>
        <NoncashContribsRptdF990>103253</NoncashContribsRptdF990>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>FMV</MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>
      </OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
      <OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
        <NonCashCheckbox>X</NonCashCheckbox>
        <Description>GIFT CARDS</Description>
        <NumberOfContributions>1</NumberOfContributions>
        <NoncashContribsRptdF990>70000</NoncashContribsRptdF990>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>FMV</MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>
      </OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
      <OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
        <NonCashCheckbox>X</NonCashCheckbox>
        <Description>MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES</Description>
        <NumberOfContributions>14</NumberOfContributions>
        <NoncashContribsRptdF990>12545</NoncashContribsRptdF990>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>FMV</MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>
      </OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
      <NumberOf8283Received>1</NumberOf8283Received>
      <AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeld>0</AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeld>
      <ReviewProcessUnusualNCGifts>1</ReviewProcessUnusualNCGifts>
      <ThirdPartiesUsed>0</ThirdPartiesUsed>
      <Form990ScheduleMPartII>
        <Identifier>METHOD FOR DETERMINING NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART I, COLUMN (B):</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS. THOSE WHO GAVE MULTIPLE ITEMS, OR ON MULTIPLE DATES WERE ONLY COUNTED ONCE PER TYPE OF IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleMPartII>
    </IRS990ScheduleM>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION SHALL HAVE VARIOUS CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP COMPRISED OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS ("MEMBERS") WHO SUBSCRIBE TO THE PURPOSES AND BASIC POLICIES OF AZS AND WHOSE ADMISSION WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE CORPORATION'S ABILITY TO CARRY OUT ITS CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. PERSONS SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP UPON APPROVAL OF THEIR MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND UPON TIMELY PAYMENT OF SUCH DUES AND FEES AS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY FIX FROM TIME TO TIME.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>MEMBERS AT THE KEEPER LEVEL AND ABOVE, AS DEFINED BY THE BOARD, SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE ON THE ELECTION OF TRUSTEES.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>MEMBERS AT THE KEEPER LEVEL AND ABOVE, AS DEFINED BY THE BOARD, SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE ON THE DISPOSITION OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS OF AZS, ANY MERGER WITH ANOTHER ORGANIZATION AND THE PRINCIPAL TERMS OF SUCH, DISSOLVING THE CORPORATION, AMENDING OF THE AZS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS, AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE SET FORTH IN THE BYLAWS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE 990 WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL REVIEW THE 990 PRIOR TO FILING.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH REQUIRES BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES TO INFORM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST BEFORE TRANSACTIONS ARE PERFORMED. BOARD MEMBERS ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM ANNUALLY TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT PERFORMS A THOROUGH MARKET COMPARISON OF ALL POSITIONS AT LEAST EVERY TWO YEARS, COMPARING A MINIMUM OF THREE COMPARABLE WAGES, CONSIDERING JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, AS WELL AS REGIONAL COST OF LIVING ANALYSIS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ZOO'S ANNUAL REPORT AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE VIA THE ZOO'S WEBSITE. THE ZOO'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE GENERALLY MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENT 100,000.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART IV, LINES 12A AND 12B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION WAS INCLUDED IN CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDED THE ZOO AND PHOENIX ZOO HOLDINGS, LLC, A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THE ZOO.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
    <IRS990ScheduleR documentId="RetDoc1043400001">
      <Form990ScheduleRPartI>
        <NameOfDisregardedEntity>
          <BusinessNameLine1>PHOENIX ZOO HOLDINGS LLC</BusinessNameLine1>
        </NameOfDisregardedEntity>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>455 N GALVIN PKWY</AddressLine1>
          <City>PHOENIX</City>
          <State>AZ</State>
          <ZIPCode>85008</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <PrimaryActivities>TO FACILITATE THE ACCEPTANCE AND EVENTUAL SALE OF DONATED REAL ESTATE.</PrimaryActivities>
        <LegalDomicileState>AZ</LegalDomicileState>
        <TotalIncome>0</TotalIncome>
        <EOYAssets>555000</EOYAssets>
        <DirectControllingEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>ARIZONA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY</BusinessNameLine1>
        </DirectControllingEntityName>
      </Form990ScheduleRPartI>
      <Form990ScheduleRPartII>
        <NameOfDisregardedEntity>
          <BusinessNameLine1>THE PHOENIX ZOO AUXILIARY</BusinessNameLine1>
        </NameOfDisregardedEntity>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>455 N GALVIN PKWY</AddressLine1>
          <City>PHOENIX</City>
          <State>AZ</State>
          <ZIPCode>85008</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EIN>201917394</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivities>SUPPORT AZS</PrimaryActivities>
        <LegalDomicileState>AZ</LegalDomicileState>
        <ExemptCodeSection>501(C)(3)</ExemptCodeSection>
        <PublicCharityStatus>LINE 11C, III-FI</PublicCharityStatus>
        <DirectControllingEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>NONE</BusinessNameLine1>
        </DirectControllingEntityName>
        <ControlledOrg>0</ControlledOrg>
      </Form990ScheduleRPartII>
      <ReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties>0</ReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties>
      <GiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg>0</GiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg>
      <GiftGrantOrCapContrFrOtherOrg>1</GiftGrantOrCapContrFrOtherOrg>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg>0</LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg>0</LoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg>
      <DividendsRelatedOrganization>0</DividendsRelatedOrganization>
      <SaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg>0</SaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg>
      <PurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg>0</PurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg>
      <ExchangeOfAssets>0</ExchangeOfAssets>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs>0</RentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs>0</RentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs>
      <PerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs>0</PerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs>
      <PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs>1</PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs>
      <SharingOfFacilities>1</SharingOfFacilities>
      <SharingOfPaidEmployees>0</SharingOfPaidEmployees>
      <ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg>0</ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg>
      <ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg>0</ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg>
      <OtherTransferToOtherOrg>0</OtherTransferToOtherOrg>
      <OtherTransferFromOtherOrg>0</OtherTransferFromOtherOrg>
    </IRS990ScheduleR>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>