Our Impact

Through the time and talents of the all-volunteer Board of Directors of the Friends of Capron Park Zoo, over $700,000 has been raised and funded a range of capital improvement projects, new equipment, conservation initiatives and education programs. The aggregate impact over the years has enabled Capron Park Zoo to improve and enhance the overall experience for the animal collection, Zoo staff and visitors alike, while also generating support and raising awareness of world and wildlife ecology.

Community Engagement Since Inception:

110 Fundraising activities and events

240 Board members and volunteers

3,750 Individual and corporate donors

15,000+ Hours of volunteer time

Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Since 2007, FCPZ has donated over $13,000 to 11 conservation projects in 9 countries in support of the Zoo’s AZA accreditation.

In 2020, FCPZ has set its sights on refurbishment of Katie’s Garden, in collaboration with the Attleboro Garden Club, completion of the Zoo-wide sound system installation, funding the development of a new tortoise exhibit, funding the building materials for education animal cages, giving away one family membership pass each quarter through free-entry raffle events, like the Coloring Page Activity and Remember When Picture Sharing, and raising community engagement activity through the launch of the FCPZ Volunteer Corps. Checkout our Facebook page for more updates! https://www.facebook.com/focpz/ .

Highlights of Major Donations to the Zoo to date.

1980's - $110,000

  • Gift Shop Operations
  • Membership office
  • Education programs
  • Zoo equipment

1990's - $252,000

  • Gift Shop and Membership Operations
  • Education programs
  • Monkey viewing area
  • Ampitheater
  • Interactive teaching zoo
  • Feed machine
  • Large Animal Platform Scale

2000's - $148,500

  • Lemur Island
  • Pond and Boardwalk
  • White Lion and exhibit
  • SplashPad Playspace

2010's - $143,000

  • Pinic Area
  • Ultrasound Machine
  • SpashPad Resurfacing
  • Animal  Warming Machine
  • Staff and Public Access WIFI
  • Zoo-wide Sound System

2020's

  • New Enterance Arch
  • Staff Conferances
  • Scales
  • Staff Lunch Program