Our Impact
Through the time and talents of the all-volunteer Board of Directors of the Friends of Capron Park Zoo, over $750,000 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:
150 Fundraising activities and events
260 Board members and volunteers
3,750 Individual and corporate donors
30,000+ Hours of volunteer time
Since 2007, FCPZ has donated to various conservation projects worldwide in support of the Zoo’s AZA accreditation.
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 Exhibit
- Splashpad Playspace
2010’s – $143,000
- Picnic Area
- Ultrasound Machine
- Splashpad Resurfacing
- Animal Warming Machine
- Staff and Public Access WIFI
- Zoo-wide Sound System
2020’s…
- New Entrance Arch
- Staff Conferences
- Upgraded Animal Scales
- Staff Lunch Program
- Animal Husbandry Training Program
- Lighting for Holiday Festivals