Presented to: Prepared by: Prepared by: Charlie Weiss Corporate Sponsorship Manager Sacramento Zoo 3930 West Land Park Drive Sacramento, CA Leave No Child Inside

Mission Statement The mission of the Sacramento Zoological Society is to inspire appreciation, understanding and respect for all living things through stimulating education, wholesome recreation and innovative species management. The Sacramento Zoological Society is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. Sponsorships and grants fund education, animal care and conservation programs.

Why Zoos Matter Visitors to Accredited Zoos & Aquariums Reconsider their role in environmental problems and conservation action, and see themselves as part of the solution Believe zoos and aquariums play an important role in conservation education and animal care Believe they experience a stronger connection to nature as a result of their visit Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) three-year, nationwide study of the impacts of a visit to a zoo or aquarium

Leave No Child Inside Studies show that programs in environmental education help young people to develop: A greater interest in science, nature and animals Creativity Awareness of and concern for the environment and/or endangered species Heightened sensory skills to notice and categorize things from the natural world A keener awareness of the environment An enjoyment of the outdoors and outside activities

Education Mission Through active interpretation of wildlife, motivate visitors to choose actions that conserve the earth’s biodiversity It’s All About Education!!

Jane Goodall at the Sacramento Zoo, 2008 Exploration & Engagement “The most important thing is to actually think about what you do. To become aware and actually think about the effect of what you do on the environment and on society. That's key, and that underlies everything else.” Jane Goodall The Zoo provides a foundation of information and knowledge to capture imaginations and stimulate curiosities about the natural world. It’s All About Education!!

ZOO EDUCATION PROGRAMS DOCENTS “Immerse” (110) TEACHERS “Engage” (150) TEENS “Immerse” (50-60) OFF-SITE CHILDREN “Explore” The ZooMobile Program (20,000) ON-SITE CHILDREN “Explore & Engage” Schools (70,000) Summer Classes (700) Overnights (500) FAMILIES “Inquire & Inspire” (500,000) ZooMobile Teen Program Summer Camp Family Overnights Discovery Room Docent Program Wildlife Wagons Stage Shows Education

The ZooMobile The ZooMobile provides a one-of a kind educational service to children throughout the Sacramento region. While thousands of students visit the Zoo each year on field trips, there are many schools who cannot afford these educational outings. The ZooMobile brings the Zoo to them. Exposing young people to nature and conservation has significant implications on how they will view the world as adults.

Zoo Visitors Nearly a half million people visit the Sacramento Zoo each year; 49% are children from a 24-county region of Northern California and 46% live in Sacramento County. There are10,000 Sacramento Zoological Society member households in the greater Sacramento area (more than 46,000 individuals). These members have a strong loyalty to the Zoo and its mission, and visit an average of six times each year. More people visit zoos & aquariums annually than attend major league football, baseball, basketball and hockey combined – more than 175 million visitors. Statistics from 2008 Sacramento Zoo visitor surveys & AZA information