Houston Zoo
HOUSTON, TX · Animal-Related
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2025). Houston Zoo has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
Mission: Connect communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife. Vision: Be a leader in the global movement to save wildlife. (Continued on Schedule O) Houston Zoo, Inc. (HZI) strives to be a zoo that practices exemplary animal care, delivers an outstanding guest experience, creates a workplace that instills respect and teamwork, provides learning opportunities, promotes conservation awareness, and inspires community support.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds Houston Zoo
$25.5M in foundation grants on record from 125 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Dan L Duncan Foundation | $4.8M | 3 |
| Robert and Janice Mcnair Foundation | $2.1M | 3 |
| Houston Arts Alliance | $1.9M | 3 |
| John P Mcgovern Foundation | $1.7M | 9 |
| Hamill Foundation | $1.5M | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $1.5M | 4 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | $1.1M | 3 |
| Wildcat Foundation | $1.1M | 4 |
| Wortham Foundation | $1M | 1 |
| Jerold B Katz Foundation | $1M | 1 |
Leadership
Lisa Peterson (Principal officer)
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