SanAntonioZoo_2011

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efile GRAPHIC rint - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN:93493022006093Form990 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax OM B No 1545-0047

~ Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of th e Internal Revenue Code (except black lungbenefit trust or private foundation) 2011Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Serv1ce ~ T h e organ1zat1on may have to use a copy ofth1s return to sat1sfy state reporting requirements Open to PublicInspectionA For th e 2011 calendar year or ta x year beginning 10-01-2011 and ending 09-30-2012B Check 1f applicable C Name of organ1zat1on D Employer identification numberSAN ANTONIO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETYI Address change 74-1323695I Name change Do1ng Bus1ness As E Telephone numberI Imt1al return (210) 734-7184Number and street (or P 0 box 1f mall 1s not delivered to street address)I oom/suiteI Terminated 3903 NORTH ST MARYS STREET G Gross rece1pts $ 23,031,600I Amended return City or town, state or country, and ZIP+ 4I Application pend1ng SAN ANTONIO, TX 782123199

F Name and address of pnnc1pal off1cer H(a) Is th1s a group return forJ STEPHEN MCCUSKER aff1l1ates7 I Yes F No3903 NORTH ST MARYS STREETSAN ANTONIO,TX 782123199 H(b) Are all affiliates included? I Yes I No

I f "No," attach a l1st (see 1nstruct1ons)I Tax-exempt status [7 501(c)(3) I 501(c) ( ) "'IIIII (1nsert no ) I 4947(a)(1) or 1527 H(c) Group exemption n u m b e r ~J W e b s i t e : ~ WWWSAZOO-AQ ORGK Form of orgamzat1on F Corporation I Trust I Assoc1at1on I O t h e r ~ L Year of fomnat1on 1929 M State of legal dom1c1le TX

:F.- Summary1 Bnefly descnbe the organ1zat1on's m1ss1on or most s1gn1f1cant act1v1t1esTO FOSTER APPRECIATION AN D CONCERN FOR AL L LIVING THINGS..,~ 2 Check th1s b o x ~ 1fthe organ1zat1on d1scont1nued 1ts operations or disposed of more than 25 % of 1ts ne t assets~ 3 Numberofvot1ng members ofthe governing body (Part VI, l1ne la ) 3 59>Ciq,. 4 Number of Independent vot1ng members of the governing body (Part VI, l1ne 1 b) 4 59-l>

~ 5 Total number of 1nd1v1duals employed 1n calendar year 2011 (Part V, l1ne 2a ) 5 46 16 Total number of volunteers (estimate 1f necessary) 6 30 07a To ta I unrelated bus 1ness revenue from Part VI I I , column (C), l1ne 12 7a 0b Net unrelated bus1ness taxable 1ncome from Form 990-T, l1ne 34 7b 0

Prior Year Current Year8 Contnbut1ons and grants (Part VI I I , l1ne 1 h) 2,995,832 3,692,3899 Program serv1ce revenue (Part VII I , l1ne 2 g) 10,425,501 11,296,268c'l! 10 Investment 1ncome (Part VII I , column (A), l1nes 3, 4, and 7 d ) 326,491 179,949;....,,

0:: 11 Other revenue (Part VI I I , column (A), l1nes 5, 6d , 8c, 9c, lOc, and lle) 2,940,702 3,426,48112 Total revenue-add l1nes 8 through 11 (must equal Part VII I , column (A), l1ne

12) 16,688,526 18,595,08713 Grants and s1m1lar amounts pa1d (Part IX , column (A), l1nes 1 -3 ) 0 014 Benef1ts pa1d to or for members (Part IX , column (A), l1ne 4) 0 015 Sa lanes, other compensation, employee benef1ts (Part IX , column (A), l1nes* 5-10) 8,884,992 9,304,134"'- 16a Profess 1ona I fundra 1s 1 g fees (Part I X, column (A), 11 ne 11 e) 0 0a;

~ b Total fundra1s1ng expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) ~ 3 5 2 , 9 5 717 0 ther expenses (Part I X, column (A), l1nes 11 a-ll d, 11 f - 24 e) 6,941,744 7,180,36518 Total expenses Add l1nes 13-17 (must equal Part IX , column (A), l1ne 25 ) 15,826,736 16,484,49 919 Revenue less expenses Subtract l1ne 18 from l1ne 12 861,790 2,110,588

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Form 9 9 0 ( 2 0 11 )1@101 Statement of Program S ervice AccomplishmentsCheck If Schedule 0 conta1ns a response to any quest1on 1n th1s Part II I

1 Bnef ly descnbe th e organ1zat1on's m1ss1onTO CARE FOSTER APPRECIATION FOR ALL LIVING THINGS

2 D1d th e organ1zat1on undertake any s1gn1f1cant program serv1ces dunng th e year wh1ch were no t listed onth e pnor Form 990 or 990-EZ7I f "Yes," descnbe these ne w serv1ces on Schedule 0

3 D1d th e organ1zat1on cease conducting, or make s1gn1f1cant changes 1n ho w 1t conducts, any programserv1ces 7I f "Yes," descnbe these changes on Schedule 0

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I Yes F NoI Yes F No

4 Descnbe th e organ1zat1on's program serv1ce accompl ishments for each of 1ts three largest program serv1ces, as measured byexpenses Sect1on 50 1(c)(3) an d 50 1(c)(4) organ1zat1ons and sect1on 494 7(a)(1) trusts ar e requ1red to report th e amount ofgrants an d allocations to others, th e total expenses, an d revenue, 1f any, fo r each program serv1ce reported

4a (Code ) (Expe nses$ 13,748,412 1nclud1ng grants of $ ) (Revenue$ 14,190,005 )

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PROVIDE THE HIGHEST STANDARD OF CARE FOR OUR ANIMAL AND PLANT COLLECTION AND EXHIBIT THEM FOR THE 1,130,032 VISITORS TO THE ZOO IN FISCALYEAR 2012 INCLUDED IN THE EXPERIENCE IS QUALITY FOOD AND NOVELTY CONCESSIONS FOR THE COMFORT OF ALL GUESTS VISITING THE ZOO

4b (Code ) (Expenses$ 1nclud 1ng grants of $ ) (Revenue$

4c (Code ) (Expenses$ 669,735 1nclud1ng grants of $ ) (Revenue$ 362,968)

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PROVIDE A DIVERSE EDUCATIONAL AND HIGH-QUALITY RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR THE 356,040 GUESTS AT THE EDUCATION CENTER DURING FISCAL YEAR2011

(Code ) (Expenses$ 1nclud1ng grants of$ ) (Revenue$UTIUZE ALL RESOURCES AT OUR DISPOSAL FOR THE CONSERVATION OF THE EARTH'S FLORA AND FAUNA

Other program serv1ces (Descnbe 1n Schedule 0 )(Expenses$ 1nclud1ng grants o f$ ) (Revenue $Total program service e x p e n s e s ~ $ 14,418,147

Form 990 2011


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Form 9 9 0 ( 2 0 11 ). ~ . , .... Checklist of Required Schedules

1 Is the orga n1zat1on desc nbed 1n sect1on 50 1 (c )(3) or 4 9 4 7 (a )(1) (other than a pnvate foundation )7 I f "Yes,"complete Schedule ~

2 Is the organ1zat1on requ1red to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contnbutors(see 1nstruct1ons)7 ~3 D1d the organ1zat1on engage 1n d1rect or 1nd1rect pol1t1cal campa1gn act1v1t1es on behalf of or 1n oppos1t1on toca nd1dates for public off1ce 7 I f "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I4 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. D1d the organ1zat1on engage 1n lobbying act1v1t1es, or have a sect1on 50 1 (h)elect1on 1n effect dunng the ta x year7 I f "Yes,"complete Schedule C, Part II5 Is the organ1zat1on a sect1on 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organ1zat1on that rece1ves membership dues,

assessments, or s1m1lar amounts as def1ned 1n Revenue Procedure 98-197 I f "Yes,"complete Schedule C, PartII I

6 D1d the organ1zat1on ma1nta1n any donor adv1sed funds or any s1m1lar funds or accounts fo r wh1ch donors have thenght to prov1de adv1ce on the d1stnbut1on or Investment of amounts 1n such funds or accounts? I f "Yes," complete

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Schedule 0, Part I ~D1d the organ1zat1on rece1ve or hold a conservation easement, 1nclud1ng easements to preserve open space,the environment, h1stonc land areas or h1stonc structures? I f "Yes," complete Schedule 0, PartD1d the organ1zat1on ma1nta1n collections of works of art, h1stoncal treasures, or other s1m1lar assets7 I f "Yes,"complete Schedule 0, Part I I I ~ .

9 D1d the organ1zat1on report an amount 1n Part X, l1ne 21, serve as a custodian for amounts not l isted 1n Part X, orprov1de cred1t counseling, debt management, cred1t repa1r, or debt negot1at1on services? I f "Yes,"complete Schedule 0, Part I ~ .

10 D1d the organ1zat1on, directly or through a related organ1zat1on, hold assets 1n temporanly restncted endowments,permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments 7 I f "Yes," complete Schedule 0, P a r t ~

11 I f the organ1zat1on's answer to any of the following questions 1s 'Yes,' then co mplete ScheduleD, Parts VI, VI I ,VI I I , IX , or X as applicable

a D1d the organ1zat1on report an amount for land, bu1ld1ngs, and equipment 1n Part X, l lne107 I f "Yes,"completeSchedule 0, Part V I . ~

b D1d the organ1zat1on report an amount fo r Investments-other secunt1es 1n Part X, l1ne 12 that 1s 5% or more of1ts to ta I assets reported 1 Part X, 11 ne 16 7 I f "Yes," complete Schedule 0, Part V I I . ~

c D1d the organ1zat1on report an amount for Investments-program related 1n Part X, l1ne 13 that 1s 5% or more of1ts to ta I assets reported 1 Part X, 11 ne 16 7 I f "Yes," complete Schedule 0, Part VII

d D1d the organ1zat1on report an amount fo r other assets 1n Part X, l1ne 15 that 1s 5% or more of 1ts total assetsreported 1n Part X, l1ne 16 7 I f "Yes," complete Schedule 0, Part I X . ~

e D 1d the orga n1zat1on report an amount for other l1a b1l1t1es 1n Part X, l1ne 2 57 I f "Yes," complete Schedule 0, Part X.f D1d the organ1zat1on's separate or consolidated f1nanc1al statements fo r the tax year Include a footnote that

addresses the organ1zat1on's l1ab111ty for uncertain ta x pos1t1ons under FIN 48 (ASC 74 0 )7 I f "Yes," completeSchedule 0, Part

12a D1d the organ1zat1on obta1n separate, Independent aud1ted f1nanc1al statements for the ta x year7 I f "Yes,"compleSchedule 0, Parts XI, XI I, and XI I I ~

b Was the organ1zat1on Included 1n consolidated, Independent aud1ted f1nanc1al statements for the tax year7 I f"Yes," and If the orgamzat1on answered 'No' to !me 12a, then completmg Schedule 0, Parts XI, XII, and XI I I 1s opt1ona~

13 Is the organ1zat1on a school descnbed 1n sect1on 170(b)(1)(A)(11)7 If"Yes,"completeScheduleE14a D1d the organ1zat1on ma1nta1n an off1ce, employees, or agents outs1de ofthe Un1ted States?

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b D1d the organ1zat1on have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmak1ng, fundra1s1ng, bus1ness, Investment,and program serv1ce act1v1t1es outs1de the Un1ted States, or aggregate fore1gn Investments valued at $100,000 or more7 I f "Yes," compieSchedule F, Part I

15 D1d the organ1zat1on report on Part IX , column (A), l1ne 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to anyorgan1zat1on or ent1ty located outs1de the U S 7 I f "Yes," complete Schedule F, Part II and IV .

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16 D1d the organ1zat1on report on Part IX , column (A), l1ne 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to1nd1v1duals located outs1de the U S 7 I f "Yes," complete Schedule F, Part III and IV .17 D1d the organ1zat1on report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses fo r professional fundra1s1ng serv1ces on

Part I X, column (A), l1nes 6 and 11 e7 I f "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I ~18 D1d the organ1zat1on report more than $15,000 total offundra1s1ng event gross 1ncome and contnbut1ons on Part

VI I I , l1nes 1c and 8a7 I f "Yes,"complete Schedule G, Part II . ~19 D1d the organ1zat1on report more than $15,000 of gross 1ncome from gam1ng act1v1t1es on Part VI I I , l1ne 9a7 I f

"Yes "complete Schedule G Part I I I . ~' '20a D 1d the orga n1zat1on operate one or more hos p1ta Is 7 I f "Yes," complete Schedule H

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Form 9 9 0 ( 2 0 11 ) Page 4. ~ . , .... Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)21 D1d the organ1zat1on report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organ1zat1ons 1n 21 Nothe U n1ted States on Part I X, column (A), 11 ne 1 7 I f "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and I I22 D1d the organ1zat1on report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to 1nd1v1duals 1n the U n1ted States 22on Part I X, column (A), l1ne 2 7 I f "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and I I No23 D1d the organ1zat1on answer "Yes" to Part VII , Sect1on A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of theorgan1zat1on's current and former off1cers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated 23 Yes

employees 7 I f "Yes," complete Schedule J ~24a D1d the organ1zat1on have a tax-exempt bond 1ssue w1th an outstanding pnnc1pal amount of more than $100,000

as of the last da y of the year, that was 1ss ued after December 31 , 2 0 0 2 7 I f "Yes," answer questions 24b-24d and Nocomplete Schedule K. I f "No," go to !me 25 24ab D1d the organ1zat1on 1nvest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary penod exception? 24bc D1d the organ1zat1on ma1nta1n an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any t1me dunng the year

to defease any tax-exempt bonds7 24cd D1d the organ1zat1on ac t as an "on behalf of " 1ssuer fo r bonds outstanding at any t1me dunng the year7 24d

2Sa Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. D1d the organ1zat1on engage 1n an excess benefit transaction w1tha d1squal1f1ed person dunng the year7 I f "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I 2Sa Nob Is the organ1zat1on aware that 1t engaged 1n an excess benefit transaction w1th a d1squal1f1ed person 1n a pnoryear, and that the transaction has no t been reported on any of the organ1zat1on's pnor Forms 990 or 990-EZ7 I f 2Sb No

"Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I26 Was a loan to or by a current or former off1cer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, ord1squal1f1ed person outstanding as of the end of the organ1zat1on's ta x year7 I f "Yes,"completeScheduleL, 26 NoPart I I27 D1d the organ1zat1on prov1de a grant or other assistance to an off1cer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial

contnbutor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an 1nd1v1dual7 I f "Yes," 27 Nocomplete Schedule L, Part I I I

28 Was the organ1zat1on a party to a bus1ness transaction w1th one of the following partles7 (see Schedule L, Part IV1nstruct1ons for applicable f1l1ng thresholds, cond1t1ons, and exceptions)

a A current or former off1cer, director, trustee, or key employee? I f "Yes,"complete Schedule L, PartIV 28a Nob A fam1ly member of a current or former off1cer, director, trustee, or key employee? I f "Yes,"

complete Schedule L, Part IV 28b Noc An ent1ty of wh1ch a current or former off1cer, director, trustee, or key employee (o r a fam1ly member thereof) was

an off1cer, director, trustee, or owner7 I f "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV 28c No29 D1d the organ1zat1on rece1ve more than $25,000 1n non-cash contnbutlons7 I f "Yes,"completeSchedutetvff!J 29 Yes30 D1d the organ1zat1on rece1ve contnbut1ons of art, h1stoncal treasures, or other s1m1lar assets, or qual1f1ed

conservation contn but1ons 7 I f "Yes," complete Schedule M ~ 30 No31 D1d the organ1zat1on l1qu1date, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? I f "Yes," complete Schedule N,

Part I 31 No32 D1d the organ1zat1on sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of 1ts ne t assets7 I f "Yes," complete

Schedule N, Part I I 32 No33 D1d the organ1zat1on own 100% of an ent1ty disregarded as separate from the organ1zat1on under Regulations

sect1ons 30 1 7701-2 and 30 1 7701-37 I f "Yes,"complete ScheduleR, Part I 33 No34 Was the organ1zat1on related to any tax-exempt or taxable entlty7 I f "Yes,"complete ScheduleR, Parts I I, I I I , IV ,

and V, !me 1 34 No3Sa Is any related organ1zat1on a controlled ent1ty of the f1l1ng organ1zat1on w1th1n the mean1ng ofsect1on 512(b)(13)7 3Sa No

b D1d the organ1zat1on rece1ve any payment from or engage 1n any transaction w1th a controlled ent1ty w1th1n the 3Sbmean1ng of sect1on 512 (b)(13 )7 I f "Yes," complete ScheduleR, Part V, /me 2 No36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. D1d the organ1zat1on make any transfers to an exempt non-chantable relatedorgan1zat1on7 I f "Yes," complete ScheduleR, Part V, !me 2 36 No37 D1d the organ1zat1on conduct more than 5% of 1ts act1v1t1es through an ent1ty that 1s no t a related organ1zat1on

and that 1s treated as a partnership fo r federal 1ncome ta x purposes? I f "Yes,"complete ScheduleR, Part VI 37 No38 D1d the organ1zat1on complete Schedule 0 and prov1de explanations 1n Schedule 0 fo r Part VI, l1nes 11 and 19 7

Note. Al l Form 99 0 f1lers are requ1red to complete Schedule 0 38 YesForm 99 0 2011


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Form 9 9 0 ( 2 0 11 )l@lf l Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

Check If Schedule 0 conta1ns a response to any quest1on 1n th1s Part V

la Enterthe number reported 1n Bo x 3 ofForm 1096 Enter-0- 1fnotappl1cable

b Enter the number of Forms W-2G Included 1n l1ne 1a Enter-0- 1f not applicablela

lbc D1d the organ1zat1on comply w1th backup w1thhold1ng rules for reportable pa yments to vendors and reportablegam1ng (gambling) w1nn1ngs to pnze wlnners7

2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and TaxStatements f1led for the calendar year end1ng w1th or w1th1n the year covered by th1sreturn 2a

b I f at least one 1s reported on l1ne 2a , d1d the organ1zat1on f1le all requ1red federal employment tax returns?

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Note. I f the sum of l1nes 1a and 2a 1s greater than 250, you ma y be requ1red to e-f1le (see 1nstruct1ons)3a D1d the organ1zat1on have unrelated business gross 1ncome of $1,000 or more dunng the

year7b I f "Yes," has 1t f1led a Form 9 90- T fo r th1s yea r7 I f "No," prov1de an explanation m Schedule 0

4a At any t1me dunng the calendar year, d1d the organ1zat1on have an Interest 1n, or a s1gnature or other authontyover, a f1nanc1al account 1n a fore1gn country (such as a bank account or secunt1esaccount)?

b I f "Yes," enter the name ofthe fore1gn country ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ISee 1nstruct1ons fo r f1l1ng requirements for Form TD F 90-22 1, Report of Fore1gn Bank and F1nanc1al AccountsSa Was the organ1zat1on a party to a proh1b1ted tax shelter transaction at any t1me dunng the ta x year7

b D1d any taxable party not1fy the organ1zat1on that 1t was or 1s a party to a proh1b1ted ta x shelter transaction?c I f "Yes" to l1ne Sa or Sb, d1d the organ1zat1on f1le Form 8886-T7

6a Does the organ1zat1on have annual gross rece1pts that are normally greater than $100,000, and d1d theorgan1zat1on sol1c1t any contnbut1ons that were no t ta x deductible?b I f "Yes," d1d the organ1zat1on Include w1th every sol1c1tat1on an express statement that such contnbut1ons or g1fts

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r - - -+ - - - r - - - - -7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).a D1d the organ1zat1on rece1ve a payment 1n excess of $7 5 made partly as a contnbut1on and partly for goods and 7a Yes

serv1ces prov1ded to the payor7b I f "Yes," d1d the organ1zat1on not1fy the donor of the value of the goods or serv1ces provided? 7b Yesr - - -+ - - - r - - - - c D1d the organ1zat1on sell, exchange, or otherw1se dispose of tangible personal property fo r wh1ch 1t was requ1red to

f1l e Form 8 2 8 2 7 7c Nod I f "Yes," lndlcatethenumberofForms8282fl leddunngtheyear I 7d I 1-----+----+----e D1d the organ1zat1on rece1ve any funds, directly or 1nd1rectly, to pay prem1ums on a personal benefitcontract? 7e No1- - - -+- - - - -+- - f D1d the organ1zat1on, dunng the year, pay prem1ums, directly or 1nd1rectly, on a personal benefit contract? 7f Nog I f the organ1zat1on rece1ved a contnbut1on ofqual1f1ed Intellectual property, d1d the organ1zat1on f1le Form 8899 as

requlred7 7g1----=--+-----+---h I f the organ1zat1on rece1ved a contnbut1on of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, d1d the organ1zat1on f1le aForm 1 0 9 8 - C 7 7h

8 1--- -+-- - - -+-- Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section S09(a)(3) supporting organizations. D1dthe supporting organ1zat1on, or a donor adv1sed fund ma1nta1ned by a sponsonng organ1zat1on, have excessbusiness holdings at any t1me dunng the year7

9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.a D1d the organ1zat1on make any taxable d1stnbut1ons under sect1on 49667b D1d the organ1zat1on make a d1stnbut1on to a donor, donor adv1sor, or related person?

10 Section S01(c)(7) organizations. Entera In1t1at1on fees and cap1tal contnbut1ons Included on Part VI I I , l1ne 12b Gross rece1pts, Included on Form 990, Part VII I , l1ne 12, for public use of club

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Form 9 9 0 ( 2 0 11 ) page 6l@lfd Governance, Management, an d Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lmes 2 through 7b below, and fo ra "No" response to lmes Sa, Sb, or lOb below, descnbe the Circumstances, processes, or changes m Schedule0. See mstruct1ons.

Check If Schedule 0 conta1ns a response to any quest1on 1n th1s Part VI .[ 7Section A Governing Body an d Management

Yes No

la Enter the number of vot1ng members of the governing body at the end of the taxyear la 59

b Enter the number of vot1ng members Included 1n l1ne 1 a, above, who areIndependent lb 59

2 D1d any off1cer, director, trustee, or key employee have a fam1ly relat1onsh1p or a business relat1onsh1p w1th anyother off1cer, director, trustee, or key employee? 2 Yes

3 D1d the organ1zat1on delegate control over management dut1es customanly performed by or under the d1rectsuperv1s1on of off1cers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? 3 No4 D1d the organ1zat1on make any s1gn1f1cant changes to 1ts governing documents s1nce the pnor Form 99 0 was

flled7 4 No5 D1d the organ1zat1on become aware dunng the year of a s1gn1f1cant d1vers1on of the organ1zat1on's assets7 5 No6 D1d the organ1zat1on have members or stockholders? 6 No7a D1d the organ1zat1on have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appo1nt one or

more members of the governing body7 7a Nob Ar e any governance dec1s1ons of the organ1zat1on reserved to (o r subJect to approval by) members, stockholders, 7b No

or persons other than the governing body78 D1d the organ1zat1on contemporaneously document the meet1ngs held or wntten act1ons undertaken dunng the

year by the followinga The governing body7 Sa Yesb Each committee w1th authonty to ac t on behalf of the governing body7 Sb Yes

9 Is there any off1cer, director, trustee, or key employee l1sted 1n Part VI I , Sect1on A, who cannot be reached at theorgan1zat1on's ma1l1ng address? I f "Yes," prov1de the names and addresses 1n Schedule 0 9 NoSect1on B. Pohc1es (Th1s Sect1on B requests mformat1on about polic1es not requ1red by the InternalRevenue Code.)

Yes NolOa D1d the organ1zat1on have local chapters, branches, or aff1l1ates7 lOa Nob I f "Yes," d1d the organ1zat1on have wntten pol1c1es and procedures governing the act1v1t1es of such chapters,

aff1l1ates, and branches to ensure the1r operations are consistent w1th the organ1zat1on's exempt lObpurposes?l la Has the organ1zat1on prov1ded a complete copy ofth1s Form 99 0 to al l members of1ts governing body before f1l1ng

the form7 l la Yesb Descnbe 1n Schedule 0 the process, 1f any, used by the organ1zat1on to rev1ew the Form 99 0

12a D1d the organ1zat1on have a wntten conflict of Interest pollcy7 I f "No," go to /me 13 12a Yesb Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees requ1red to disclose annually Interests that could g1ve

ns e to conflicts? 12b Yesc D1d the organ1zat1on regularly and consistently mon1tor and enforce compliance w1th the pollcy7 If"Yes," descnbe

1n Schedule 0 how th1s was done 12c Yes13 D1d the organ1zat1on have a wntten wh1stleblower pollcy7 13 No14 D1d the organ1zat1on have a wntten document retention and destruction pollcy7 14 Yes15 D1d the process for determ1n1ng compensation of the following persons Include a rev1ew and approval by

Independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substant1at1on of the del1berat1on and dec1s1on7a Th e organ1zat1on's CEO, Execut1ve Director, or top management off1c1al 15a Yesb 0 ther officers or key employees of the organ1zat1on 15b No

I f "Yes," to l1ne 15a or 15b, descnbe the process 1n Schedule 0 (see 1nstruct1ons)16a D1d the organ1zat1on 1nvest 1n, contnbute assets to , or part1c1pate 1n a JOint venture or s1m1lar arrangement w1th a

taxable ent1ty dunng the year7 16a Nob I f "Yes," d1d the organ1zat1on follow a wntten pol1cy or procedure requ1nng the organ1zat1on to evaluate 1ts

part1c1pat1on 1n JOint venture arrangements under applicable federal ta x law, and take steps to safeguard theorgan1zat1on's exempt status w1th respect to such arrangements? 16bSect1on C. Disclosure

17 L1st the States w1th wh1ch a copy ofth1s Form 99 0 1s requ1red to be f 1 l e d ~


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Form 9 9 0 ( 2 0 11 ) Page 7i:b'ilfdl Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest CompensatedEmployees, and Independent ContractorsCheck If Schedule 0 conta1ns a response to any quest1on 1n th1s Part VI I

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employeesla Complete th1s table for all persons requ1red to be l1sted Report compensation for the calendar year end1ng w1th or w1th1n the organ1zat1on'stax year L1st all of the organ1zat1on's current officers, directors, trustees (whether 1nd1v1duals or organ1zat1ons), regardless of amountof compensation, and current key employees Enter -0 - 1n columns (D), (E), and (F) 1f no compensation was pa1d L1st all of the organ1zat1on's current key employees, 1f any See 1nstruct1ons fo r def1n1t1on of "key employee" L1st the organ1zat1on's f1ve current highest compensated employees (other than an off1cer, director, trustee or key employee)who rece1ved reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Bo x 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from theorgan1zat1on and any related organ1zat1ons L1st all of the organ1zat1on's formeroff1cers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who rece1ved more than $100,000of reportable compensation from the organ1zat1on and any related organ1zat1ons L1st all of the organ1zat1on's former directors or trustees that rece1ved, 1n the capac1ty as a former director or trustee of theorgan1zat1on, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organ1zat1on and any related organ1zat1onsL1st persons 1n the following order 1nd1v1dual trustees or directors, 1nst1tut1onal trustees, officers, key employees, highestcompensated employees, and former such personsI Check th1s box 1f ne1ther the organ1zat1on no r any related organ1zat1ons compensated any current or former off1cer, director, or trustee(A )

Name and Title

( 1) DAVID HERRMANNPRES I EXEC COMMffiEE(2 ) FRANK RUTTENBERG1ST VP I EXEC COMMffiEE(3 ) CHRIS BATHIE2ND VP I EXEC COMMffiEE(4 ) WILUAM FREEDSECRETARY I EXEC COMM(5 ) NORBORNE COLETREASURER I EXEC COMM(6 ) MARY ROGERS BARRETTEXECUTNE COMMITTEE(7 ) CAMILLE DENTONEXECUTNE COMMITTEE(8 ) DAVID GRAYEXECUTNE COMMITTEE(9 ) KATHLEEN KENNEDYEXECUTNE COMMITTEE( 10) JOHN MCLAUGHUNEXECUTNE COMMITTEE(11) J STEPHEN MCCUSKEREXECUTNE DIRECTOR( 12) ROBERT COLEFINANCE MANAGER

(B )Averagehours

pe rweek

(descnbehours

fo rrelatedorgan1zat1ons

1nSchedule

0 )

4 004 004 00

4 004 004 004 004 004 00

4 0050 0050 00

(C)Pos1t1on (do no t check

more than one box,unless person 1s both

an off1cer and ad 1 ector/trustee)

XXX

XXXXXX

XXX

11Q='.[.o....,

(D )Reportable

compensationfrom theorgan1zat1on (W-

2/1099-MISC)

000

000000

0232,881

80,478

(E )Reportable

compensationfrom related

organ1zat1ons(W- 2/1099-

MISC)

000

000000

000

(F )Estimated

amount of othercompensation

from theorgan1zat1on and

relatedorgan1zat1ons

000

000000

000

Form 990 (20 11)


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Form 9 9 0 ( 2 0 11 ) page 8i@lfdi Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Ke y Employees, an d Highest Compensated Employees (contmued)(A )

Name and Title

lb Sub-Total

(B )Averagehours

pe rweek

(descnbehoursfo r


1nSchedule

0 )

(C)Pos1t1on (do no t check

more than one box,unless person 1s both

an off1cer and ad 1 ector/trustee)

c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section Ad Total (add lines lb and lc )

,Q:;;;)...Jol-'....,

(D )Reportable

compensationfrom theorgan1zat1on (W-

2/1099-MISC)

313,3592 Total number of 1nd1v1duals (1nclud1ng but not l1m1ted to those l1sted above) who rece1ved more than

$100,000 of reportable compensation from the o r g a n 1 z a t 1 o n ~ l

(E )Reportable

compensationfrom related

organ1zat1ons(W- 2/1099-

MISC)

3 D1d the organ1zat1on I1st any former off1cer, director or trustee, ke y employee, or highest compensated employeeon l1ne 1 a7 I f "Yes," complete Schedule J fo r such mdJvJdual

4 For any 1nd1v1dual l isted on l1ne 1 a, 1s the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from theorga n1zat1on and related orga n1zat1ons greater than $1 5 0, 0 0 0 7 I f "Yes," complete Schedule J fo r suchJndJvJdual

5 D1d any person l1sted on l1ne la rece1ve or accrue compensation from any unrelated organ1zat1on or 1nd1v1dual fo rserv1ces rendered to the orga n1zat1on7 I f "Yes," complete Schedule J fo r such person

Section B. Independent Contractors1 Complete th1s table for your f1ve highest compensated Independent contractors that rece1ved more than

$100,000 of compensation from the organ1zat1on Report compensation for the calendar year end1ng w1thor w1th1n the organ1zat1on's ta x year

(A) (B)Name and bus1ness address Descnpt1on of serv1cesRIALTO STUDIO2425 BROADWAY STREET ARCHITECTURALSAN ANTONIO, TX 78215ISS FACILITY SERVICES

0

3

4

5

(F )Estimated

amount of othercompensation

from theorgan1zat1on and


Yes No

No

Yes

No

(C)Compensation

0

507,482

Form 9 9 0 ( 2 0 11 )


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Page 9l ~ i l l l T J I U ~ Statement of Revenue

(A) (B) (C) (D )Total revenue Related or Unrelated Revenue

exempt business excluded fromfunct1on revenue tax underrevenue sect1ons

512,513,or51 4

~ $ la Federated campaigns lacc2:;::1 b Membership dues lb0 ' )0~ E c Fundra1s1ng events lc 34,320......,(t= ~ d Related organ1zat1ons ldC"'.:::::......,.-e e Government grants (contnbut1ons) le 856,890c::;;0 f All other contnbut1ons, g1fts, grants, and l f 2,801,179- ....] : : s1m1lar amounts not Included aboveg Noncash contnbut1ons Included 1n;:::: 0 351,740l1nes 1a- l f $

( . )( ! : : h Total. Add l1nes 1a- l f ... 3,692,389(], l Bus1ness Code:::; 2a ADMISSIONS 713990 8,908,584 8,908,584

~ b AMUSEMENTS & RENTALS 713990 1,967,323 1,967,323q.. c EDUCATION CENTER 713990 362,968 362,968s; d.... ANIMAL SALES 713990 33,518 33,518,c ef All other program serv1ce revenue 23,875 23,875v0&: g Total. Add l1nes 2a-2 f .... 11,296,268

3 Investment 1ncome (1nclud1ng d1v1dends, Interestand other s1m1lar amounts) ... 143,223 143,223

4 Income from Investment of tax-exem pt bond proceeds ...5 Royalties ...

(1) Real (11) Personal6a Gross rentsb Less rentalexpensesc Rental 1ncomeor (loss)d Net rental 1ncome or ( loss) ...

(1) Secunt1es (11) Other7a Gross amount 2,133,111from sales ofassets otherthan Inventoryb Less cost or 2,096,385other bas1s andsales expensesc Gain or (loss) 36,726d Net ga1n or (loss) ... 36,726 36,726

Sa Gross 1ncome from fundra1s1ngev events (not 1nclud1ng::I $ 34,320:> of contnbut1ons reported on l1ne 1c )ev See Part IV , l1ne 18a: a... 500,079~ b Less d1rect expenses bc 254,081- ...0 c Net 1ncome or ( loss) from fundra1s1ng events 245,998 245,9989a Gross 1ncome from gam1ng act1v1t1esSee Part IV , l1ne 19

ab Less d1rect expenses b

Form 9 9 0 ( 2 0 11 ) Page 10


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l@lf!i Statement of Functional ExpensesSect1on 50 1(c)(3) and 50 1(c)(4) organ1zat1ons must complete all columns

Al l other organ1zat1ons must complete column (A ) bu t are no t requ1red to complete columns (B), (C), and (D )Check If Schedule 0 conta1ns a response to any quest1on 1n th1s Part IX

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b , (A) (B) (C)7b, 8b, 9b, and lO b of Part VII I . Total expenses Program serv1ce Management andexpenses general expenses1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organ1zat1ons

1n the U n1ted States See Part IV , l1ne 212 Grants and other assistance to 1nd1v1duals 1n the

U n1ted States See Part IV , l1ne 223 Grants and other assistance to governments,

organ1zat1ons, and 1nd1v1duals outside the U n1tedStates See Part IV , l1nes 15 and 16

4 Benef1ts pa1d to or for members5 Compensation of current off1cers, directors, trustees, and

key employees 309,750 309,7506 Compensation not Included above, to d1squal1f1ed persons

(as def1ned under sect1on 4958(f)(1 )) and personsdescnbed 1n sect1on 4958(c)(3)(B)7 Other sa lanes and wages 7,025,862 6, 140,102 663,4228 Pens1on plan contnbut1ons (Include sect1on 401(k) and sect1on

403(b) employer contnbut1ons) 155,504 128,757 21,3049 Other employee benef1ts 1,267,970 1,080,642 149,209

10 Payroll taxes 545,048 464,033 64,45811 Fees fo r serv1ces (non-employees)

a Managementb Legalc Accountingd Lobbyinge Profess 1ona I fundra 1s 1 g See Part IV, !me 17f Investment management feesg Other 107,092 46,710 60,382

12 Advert1s1ng and promotion 711,539 688,76913 Off1ce expenses 472,982 357,499 94,64114 Information technology 94,904 94,90415 Royalties16 Occupancy 988,380 916,772 57,03717 Travel 54,646 37,847 13,18318 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal,

state, or local public off1c1als19 Conferences, conventions, and meet1ngs20 Interest 136,858 136,85821 Payments to aff1l1ates22 Deprec1at1on, depletion, and amort1zat1on 1,845,628 1,845,62823 In s ura nee 134,299 107,439 26,86024 Other expenses Item1ze expenses not covered above (List

miscellaneous expenses 1n l1ne 24f I f l1ne 24f amount exceeds 10 % ofl1ne 25 , column (A ) amount, l1st l1ne 24fexpenses on Schedule 0)

a REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 1,177,983 1,078,529 93,207b ANIMAL CARE 515,868 515,868c EXHIBIT EXPENSE- CAPIT 260,646 260,646d COMMISSIONS 187,817 187,817ef A II other expenses 491,723 466,185 23,084

25 Total functional expenses. Ad d l1nes 1 through 24f 16,484,499 14,418,147 1,713,39526 Joint costs. Check h e r e ~ j1ffol low1ng

(D)Fund ra 1s1ngexpenses

222,338

5,44338,11916,557

22,77020,842

14,5713,616

6,247

2,454352,957

Form 9 9 0 ( 2 0 11 ) Page 11


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I:F.fiS!a Balance Sheet(A ) (B )

Beg1nn1ng of year End of year1 Cas h-non-1nterest- be anng 3,813,286 1 5,585,8872 Sav1ngs and temporary cash Investments 155,027 2 155,0273 Pledges and grants receivable, net 258,915 3 401,4674 Accounts receivable, net 23,405 4 24,0295 Receivables from current and former off1cers, directors, trustees, key employees, andhighest compensated employees Complete Part I I of

Schedule L 56 Receivables from other d1squal1f1ed persons (as def1ned under sect1on 4958(f)(1 )) and

persons descnbed 1n sect1on 4958(c)(3)(B) Complete Part I I ofSchedule L 61/1- 7 Notes and loans receivable, net 7cJ)'-"' 8 Inventones for sale or use 348,801 8 334,954,/>


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l!ifil!u Reconcil l iat ion of Net AssetsCheck If Schedule 0 conta1ns a response to any quest1on 1n th1s Part XI

1 Total revenue (must equal Part VIII , column (A), l1ne 12)2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX , column (A), l1ne 25)3 Revenue less expenses Subtract l1ne 2 from l1ne 14 Net assets or fund balances at beg1nn1ng of year (must equal Part X, l1ne 33 , column (A))5 0 ther changes 1n ne t assets or fund balances (explain 1n Schedule 0 )6 Net assets or fund balances at end of year Comb1ne l1nes 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, l1ne 33 , column

(B))l : f l ' i ~ n Financial Statements and Reporting

1

Check If Schedule 0 conta1ns a response to any quest1on 1n th1s Part XI I

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 99 0 I Cash p- Accrual l a t h e r _____I f the organ1zat1on changed 1ts method of accounting from a pnor year or checked "Other," explain 1nSchedule 0

2a Were the organ1zat1on's f1nanc1al statements compiled or rev1ewed by an Independent accountant?b Were the organ1zat1on's f1nanc1al statements aud1ted by an Independent accountant?

12

3456

c I f "Yes," to 2a or 2b , does the organ1zat1on have a committee that assumes respons1b1l1ty fo r oversight of theaud1t, rev1ew, or comp1lat1on of 1ts f1nanc1al statements and selection of an Independent accountant?I f the organ1zat1on changed e1ther 1ts oversight process or selection process dunng the ta x year, explain 1nSchedule 0

d I f"Yes" to l1ne 2a or 2b, check a box below to 1nd1cate whether the f1nanc1al statements for the year were 1ssuedon a separate bas1s, consolidated bas1s, or bothp- Separate bas1s I Consolidated bas1s I Both consolidated and separated bas1s

3a As a result of a federal award, was the organ1zat1on requ1red to undergo an aud1t or aud1ts as se t forth 1n theS 1 g Ie A u d 1 Act and 0 M B C 1 c uIa r A -1 3 3 7

2a2b

2c

3ab I f "Yes," d1d the organ1zat1on undergo the requ1red aud1t or audlts7 I f the organ1zat1on d1d no t undergo the requ1red 3b

aud1t or aud1ts, explain why 1n Schedule 0 and descnbe any steps taken to undergo such aud1ts

.p-

18,595,08716,484,49 9

2,110,58830,855,367

724,95233,690,907

Ye s No

NoYes

Yes

No

Form 990 (20 11)

efile GRAPHIC rint - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN:93493022006093


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SCHEDULE A(Form 990 or 990EZ)

OM B No 1545-0047Public Charity Status and Public SupportComplete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization o r a section

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.2011

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Serv1ce ,... Attach to Form 99 0 or Form 990-EZ.,... See separate instructions.

Open to PublicInspection

Name of the organ1zat1on Employer identification numberSAN ANTONIO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY

74-1323695Reason fo r Public Charity Status (All organ1zat1ons must complete th1s part.) See mstruct1onsTh e organ1zat1on 1s no t a pnvate foundation because 1t 1s (For l1nes 1 through 11 , check only one box)

1 I A church, convention of churches, or assoc1at1on of churches section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).2 I A school descnbed 1n section 170(b)(1)(A)(i i). (Attach Schedule E )34

II A hospital or a cooperative hospital serv1ce organ1zat1on descnbed 1n section 170(b)(1)(A)(i i i) .A med1cal research organ1zat1on operated 1n conJunction w1th a hospital descnbed 1n section 170(b)(1)(A)(i i i) . Enter thehospital's name, c1ty, and state5 I An organ1zat1on operated for the benefit of a college or un1vers1ty owned or operated by a governmental un1t descnbed 1nsection 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part I I )6 I A federal, state, or local government or governmental un1t descnbed 1n section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).7 I An organ1zat1on that normally rece1ves a substantial part of 1ts support from a governmental un1t or from the general public

descnbed 1nsection 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete Part I I )

8 I A commun1ty trust descnbed 1n section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete Part I I )9 p- An organ1zat1on that normally rece1ves (1 ) more than 331/3% of 1ts support from contnbut1ons, membership fees, and gross

rece1pts from act1v1t1es related to 1ts exempt funct ions-subJect to certain exceptions, and (2 ) no more than 3 31/3% of1ts support from gross Investment 1ncome and unrelated business taxable 1ncome (less sect1on 51 1 tax) from businessesacqu1 red by the orga n1zat1on after June 3 0, 19 7 5 See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part I I I )10 I An organ1zat1on organized and operated exclusively to test fo r public safety Seesection 509(a)(4).

11 I An organ1zat1on organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes ofone or more publicly supported organ1zat1ons descnbed 1n sect1on 509(a)(1) or sect1on 509(a)(2) See section 509(a)(3). Checkthe box that descnbes the type of supporting organ1zat1on and complete l1nes 11e through 11 h

a I Type I b I Type I I c I Type III- Functionally Integrated d I Type III- Othere I By checking th1s box, I certify that the organ1zat1on 1s not controlled directly or 1nd1rectly by one or more d1squal1f1ed persons

other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organ1zat1ons descnbed 1n sect1on 509(a)(1) orsect1on 509(a)(2)f I f the organ1zat1on rece1ved a wntten determ1nat1on from the IRS that 1t 1s a Type I , Type I I or Type I I I supporting organ1zat1on,check th1s box I

g S1nce August 17, 2006, has the organ1zat1on accepted any g1ft or contnbut1on from any of thefollowing persons?(i ) a person who directly or 1nd1rectly controls, e1ther alone or together w1th persons descnbed 1n (11)and (111) below, the governing body of the the supported organ1zat1on7(ii) a fam1ly member of a person descnbed 1n (1) above7(iii) a 35 % controlled ent1ty of a person descnbed 1n (1) or (11) above7

h Prov1de the following 1nformat1on about the supported organ1zat1on(s)(iii) (iv)Type of Is the (v ) (vi)(i ) organ1zat1on D1d you not1fy the Is theorgan1zat1on 1nName of (ii) (descnbed on organ1zat1on 1n organ1zat1on 1ncol (1) l1sted 1nsupported EIN l1nes 1- 9 above co l (1) of your co l (1) organized

organ1zat1on or I RC sect1on your governing support? 1n the U S 7document?(see1 s truct1o ns)) Yes No Yes No Yes No

Total

Yes Nol lg( i )l lg(i i )l lg( i i i)

(vii)A mount ofsupport?

For Paperwork Reducbon Act Nobce, see the lnstrucbons for Form 990 Ca t No 11285F Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

S c he d u e A (Form 9 9 0 or 9 90- EZ) 2 011 page 2


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M!ifiiiM Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)( l ) (A)( iv) and 170(b)( l ) (A)(vi )(Complete only 1f you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or 1f the organ1zat1on fa1led to qualifyunder Part III. I f the organ1zat1on falls to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)Sect1on A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beg1nn1ng1n)

1 G1fts, grants, contnbut1ons, andmembership fees rece1ved (Do no tInclude any "unusualgrants")2 Ta x revenues lev1ed for theorgan1zat1on's benefit and e1therpa1d to or expended on 1tsbehalf

3 The value of serv1ces or fac111t1esfurnished by a governmental un1t tothe organ1zat1on Without charge

4 Total. Ad d l1nes 1 through 35 Th e port1on of total contnbut1ons

by each person (other than agovernmental un1t or publiclysupported organ1zat1on) Included onl1ne 1 that exceeds 2% of theamount shown on l1ne 11 , column(f)

6 Public Support. Subtract l1ne 5 froml1ne 4

Sect1on B. Tota SupportCalendar year (o r f1sca I year beg1 nn1ng

1n)7 Amounts from l1ne 48 Gross 1ncome from Interest,

d1v1dends, payments rece1ved onsecunt1es loans, rents, royaltiesand 1ncome from s1m1larsources

9 Ne t 1ncome from unrelatedbusiness actiVIties, whether orno t the business 1s regularlyearned on

10 Other 1ncome (Explain 1n PartIV ) Do no t Include ga1n or lossfrom the sale of cap1tal assets

11 Total support (Add l1nes 7through 10)

(a ) 2007 (b ) 2008

(a ) 2007 (b ) 2008

12 Gross rece1pts from related actiVIties, etc (See 1nstruct1ons)

(c ) 2009 (d ) 2010 (e )2011 ( f) Total

(c ) 2009 (d ) 2010 (e )2011 (f ) Total

I 12 I13 First Five Years I f the Form 99 0 1s for the organ1zat1on's f1rst, second, th1rd, fourth, or f1fth ta x year as a 50 1 (c)(3) organ1zat1on,

check th1s box and stop here ..,..,Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

14 Public Support Percentage fo r 2011 (l1ne 6 column (f) d1v1ded by l1ne 11 column (f))15 Public Support Percentage fo r 2010 Schedule A, Part II , l1ne 1416a 331/3/osupport test-2011. I f the organ1zat1on did not check the box on l1ne 13 , and l1ne 14 IS 33 1/3% or more, check th1s box

and stop here. Th e organ1zat1on qual1f1es as a publicly supported organ1zat1on ..,..,b 331/3/osuppo rt test-2010. I f the organ1zat1on did not check the box on l1ne 13 or 16a, and l1ne 15 IS 33 1/3% or more, check th1sbox and stop here. The organ1zat1on qual1f1es as a publicly supported organ1zat1on ..,..,

17a 10/o-facts- and-circu mstances test-2011 . I f the organ1zat1on did not check a box on l1ne 13 , 16a, or 16 b and l1ne 141s 10% or more, and 1fthe organ1zat1on meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check th1s box and stop here. Explain1n Part IV how the organ1zat1on meets the "facts and circumstances" test Th e organ1zat1on qual1f1es as a publicly supportedorgan 1zat1on ....,b 10/o-facts-and-circumstances test-2010. I f the orga n1zat1on did no t check a box on 11 ne 13 , 16 a, 16 b, or 17 a and 11 ne

18

15 1s 10 % or more, and 1fthe organ1zat1on meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check th1s box and stop here.Explain 1n Part IV how the organ1zat1on meets the "facts and circumstances" test Th e organ1zat1on qual1f1es as a publiclysupported organ1zat1onPrivate Foundation I f the organ1zat1on d1d no t check a box on l1ne 13 , 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check th1s box and see1nstruct1ons

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

S c he d u e A (Form 9 9 0 or 9 90- EZ) 2 011 Page 3


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M!ifilhM Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)(Complete only 1f you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or 1f the organ1zat1on fa1led to qualify underPart I I . I f the organ1zat1on falls to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part I I .)Sect1on A. Public Support

Calendar year (o r fiscal year beg1nn1ng1n)

1 G1fts, grants, contnbut1ons, andmembership fees rece1ved (Donot Include any "unusualgrants" )2 Gross rece1pts from adm1ss1ons,mere ha nd1se sold or serv1cesperformed, or fa c 1l1t1es fu rn 1 hed1n any act1v1ty that 1s related tothe organ1zat1on's tax-exemptpurpose

3 Gross rece1pts from act1v1t1es thatare no t an unrelated trade orbusiness under sect1on 51 3

4 Ta x revenues lev1ed fo r theorgan1zat1on's benefit and e1therpa1d to or expended on 1tsbehalf

5 Th e value of serv1ces or fac111t1esfurnished by a governmental un1tto the organ1zat1on Withoutcharge

6 Total. Ad d l1nes 1 through 57a Amounts Included on l1nes 1, 2,

and 3 rece1ved from d1squa 1f1edpersonsb Amounts Included on l1nes 2 and3 rece1ved from other thand1squal1f1ed persons that exceedthe greaterof$5,000 or l% ofthe amount on l1ne 13 for the year

c Add l1nes 7a and 7b8 Public Support (Subtract l1ne 7c

from l1ne 6 )Sect1on B. Total Support

(a ) 2007

5,524,498

7,274,312

12,798,810

(b ) 2008 (c) 2009 (d ) 2010 (e ) 2011 (f ) Total

4,890,435 4, 755,132 4,651,392 5,661,028 25,482,485

9, 708,360 10,613,744 11,710,643 12,754,110 52,061,169

14,598,795 15,368,876 16,362,035 18,415,138 77,543,654

0

0

077,543,654

( f) Totalalendar year (o r f1scal yearbeg1nn1ng 1n) (a ) 2007 (b ) 2008 (c) 2009 (d ) 2010 (e )20119 Amounts from l1ne 6

lOa Gross 1ncome from Interest,d1v1dends, payments rece1vedon secunt1es loans, rents,royalties and 1ncome froms 1m1la r sourcesb Unrelated business taxable1ncome (less sect1on 51 1taxes) from businessesacqu1red after June 30, 197 5

c Ad d l1nes lO a and lO b11 Ne t 1ncome from unrelated

bus1ness act1v1t1es no t Included1n l1ne lOb, whether or not thebus1ness 1s regularly earned on

12 Other 1ncome Do no t Includega1n or loss from the sale ofcap1tal assets (Explain 1n PartIV )

13 Total support (Add l1nes 9, lOc,llandl2)

12,798,810

303,343

303,343

3,155,274

16,257,427

14,598,795 15,368,876 16,362,035 18,415,138 77,543,654

-118,555 222,938 326,491 179,949 914,166

-118,555 222,938 326,491 179,949 914,166

3,155,274

14,480,240 15,591,814 16,688,526 18,595,087 81,613,09414 First Five Years I f the Form 990 1s for the organ1zat1on's f1rst, second, th1rd, fourth, or f1fth tax year as a 501 (c)(3) organ1zat1on,

check th1s box and stop here , . . . ,Section C. Com utation of Public Su ort Percenta e

15 Public Support Percentage for 2011 (l1ne 8 column (f) d1v1ded by l1ne 13 column (f))16 Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part I I I , l1ne 15

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

95 010%94 480%

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M!ifil(fM Supplemental Informat ion. Supplemental Information. Complete th1s part to prov1de the explanationrequ1red by Part I I , lme 10; Part I I , lme 17a or 17b; or Part I I I , line 12. Also complete th1s part fo r anyadd1t1onal mformat1on. (See mstruct1ons).Facts And Circumstances Test

Explanation

Schedule A (Form 99 0 or 990-EZ) 2011

Additional Data


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Software ID:Software Version:

EIN: 74-1323695Name: SAN ANTONIO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY

Form 990, Special Condit ion Description:I Special Condit ion DescriptionForm 990, Part III- 4 Program Service Accomplishments (See the Instruct ions)

4d. Other program services(Code ) (Expenses$ 1nclud1ng grants of$ ) (Revenue$

UTILIZE AL L RESOURCES AT OUR DISPOSAL FOR THE CONSERVATION OF TH E EARTH'S FLORA AND FAUNA

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SCHEDULED(Form 990) Supplemental Financial Statements 2011Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Serv1ce

~ C o m p l e t e if th e organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,Part IV , l ine 6, 7, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12 b

~ A t t a c h to Form 990. ~ S e e separate instructions.Open to PublicInspect ion

Name of th e organization Employer identification numberSAN ANTONIO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY

74-1323695Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete 1f theorqa n1zat1on a nswe re Yes to Form Part IV me" 990 I 6(a ) Donor adv1sed funds (b ) Funds and other accounts

12345

Total number at end ofyearAggregate contnbut1ons to (dunng year)Aggregate grants from (dunng year)Aggregate value at end of yearD1d the organ1zat1on Inform all donors and donor adv1sors 1n wnt1ng that the assets held 1n donor adv1sedfunds are the organ1zat1on's property, subJect to the organ1zat1on's exclus1ve legal control?

6 D1d the organ1zat1on Inform all grantees, donors, and donor adv1sors 1n wnt1ng that grant funds may be I Yesused only for chantable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor adv1sor, or fo r any other purposeconfernng ImpermiSSible pnvate benefit I Yes

l@ i i l Conservat ion Easements. Complete 1f the organ1zat1on answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lme 7.1 Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organ1zat1on (check all that apply)I Preservation of land fo r public use (e g , recreation or pleasure) I Preservation of an h1stoncally Importantly land areaI Protection of natural hab1tat I Preservation of a cert1f1ed h1stonc structure

I Preservation of open space2 Complete l1nes 2a-2d 1fthe organ1zat1on held a qual1f1ed conservation contnbut1on 1n the form of a conservationeasement on the last day of the ta x year

I NoI No

Held at th e End of th e Yeara Total number of conservation easementsb Total acreage restncted by conservation easementsc Numberofconservat1on easements on a cert1f1ed h1stonc structure Included 1n (a )d Number of conservation easements Included 1n (c ) acqu1red after 8/17/06

2a2b2c2d

3 Number of conservation easements mod1f1ed, transferred, released, ext1ngu1shed, or terminated by the organ1zat1on dunngthe taxable y e a r ~ - - - - - - -

4 Number of states where property subJect to conservation easement 1s located ~ - - - - - - -5 Does the organ1zat1on have a wntten pol1cy regarding the penod1c mon1tonng, 1nspect1on, handling of v1olat1ons, and

enforcement of the conservation easements 1t holds7 I Yes I No6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to mon1tonng, 1nspect1ng and enforcing conservation easements dunng the y e a r ~ - - - - - - - -7 A mount of expenses Incurred 1n mon1tonng, 1nspect1ng, and enforcing conservation easements dunng the year

8~ $ ______Does each conservation easement reported on l1ne 2(d) above sat1sfy the requirements of sect1on170(h)(4 )(B)(1) and 170(h)(4 )(B)(11)7 I Yes

9 In Part XIV, descnbe how the organ1zat1on reports conservation easements 1n 1ts revenue and expense statement, andbalance sheet, and Include, 1f applicable, the text of the footnote to the organ1zat1on's f1nanc1al statements that descnbesthe organ1zat1on's accounting for conservation easements1101 Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Histor ical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.Complete 1f the organ1zat1on answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

1a I f the organ1zat1on elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, no t to report 1n 1ts revenue statement and balance sheet works ofart, h1stoncal treasures, or other s1m1lar assets held fo r public exh1b1t1on, education or research 1n furtherance of public serv1ce,prov1de, 1n Part XIV, the text of the footnote to 1ts f1nanc1al statements that descnbes these 1tems

b I f the organ1zat1on elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report 1n 1ts revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,h1stoncal treasures, or other s1m1lar assets held fo r public exh1b1t1on, education, or research 1n furtherance of public serv1ce,prov1de the following amounts relat1ng to these 1tems

I No

(i ) Revenues Included 1n Form 990, Part VI I I , l1ne 1( i i )Assets Included 1n Form 990, Part X

~ $ _______~ $ _______

2 I f the organ1zat1on rece1ved or held works of art, h1stoncal treasures, or other s1m1lar assets fo r f1nanc1al ga1n, prov1de the

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l@ih j Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Histor ical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (contmued)3 Us1ng the organ1zat1on's access1on and other records, check any of the following that are a s1gn1f1cant use of 1ts collection

1tems (check al l that apply)a I Public exh1b1t1onb I Scholarly researchc I Preservation for future generations

de

I Loan or exchange programsI Other

4 P rov1de a descnpt1on of the organ1zat1on's collections and explain how they further the organ1zat1on's exempt purpose 1nPart XIV5 Dunng the year, d1d the organ1zat1on sol1c1t or rece1ve donations of art, h1stoncal treasures or other s1m1lar

assets to be sold to ra1se funds rather than to be ma1nta1ned as part of the organ1zat1on's collection? I Yesliifil(fj Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete 1f the organ1zat1on answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV , line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.la Is the organ1zat1on an agent, trustee, custodian or other 1ntermed1ary fo r contnbut1ons or other assets no t1 c Iu de d on Form 9 90, Part X 7

b I f "Yes," explain the arrangement 1n Part XIV and complete the following table

c Beg1nn1ng balance lcd Add1t1ons dunng the year lde D1stnbut1ons dunng the year lef End1ng balance lf

2a D1d the organ1zat1on Include an amount on Form 990, Part X, l1ne 21 7b I f "Yes," explain the arrangement 1n Part XIV

:r.n Endowment Funds. Complete 1f the organ1zat1on answered "Yes" to Form 990 Part IV

I YesAmount

I Yesline 10.

I No

I No

I No

(a)Current Year (b )Pnor Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Backla Beg1nn1ng of year balance

b Contnbut1onsc Investment earn1ngs or lossesd Grants or scholarshipse Other expenditures fo r fac1l1t1es

and programsf Adm1n1strat1ve expensesg End of year balance

2 Prov1de the estimated percentage of the year end balance held asa Board designated or quasi-endowment ~b Permanent endowmentc Term endowment ~

3a Are there endowment funds no t 1n the possession of the organ1zat1on that are held and adm1n1stered for theorgan1zat1on by(i ) unrelated organ1zat1ons( i i) related organ1zat1ons

b I f "Yes" to 3a(11), are the related organ1zat1ons l1sted as requ1red on Schedule R74 Descnbe 1n Part XIV the Intended uses of the organ1zat1on's endowment fundsl:r.H.'U Land "ld"u1 mgs, an d Equipment. See Form 990 Part X me 10.

Ye s NoI 3a(i)I3a(ii)3b

Descnpt1on of property (a) Cost or other (b )Cost or other (c) Accumulated (d ) Book valuebas1s (Investment) bas1s (other) depreCiationla Land

b Bu1ld1ngsc Leasehold Improvementsd Equipmente Other 33,675,426 8,755,420 24,920,006

Total. Ad d l1nes 1a-1e (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), !me 10(c).) ~ 24,920,006Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

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I :E.TilillT' . . Investments Other Securities. See Form 990 Part X lme 12.(a ) Descnpt1on of secunty or category (b)Book value (c ) Method ofvaluat1on(1nclud1ng name of secunty) Cost or end-of-year market value

(1 )F1nanc1al denvat1ves(2)Ciosely-held equ1ty InterestsOther

Total. (Column (b ) should equal Fof7Tl 990, Part X, col (B) /me 12):r.Til.. J " Investments Program Related. See Form 990 Part X lme 13.

(a ) Descnpt1on of Investment type (b ) Book value (c ) Method ofvaluat1onCost or end-of-year market value

Total. (Column (b ) should equal Fof7Tl 990, Part X, col (B) /me 13) r.n l Other Assets. See Form 990 Part X line 15 .(a ) Descnpt1on (b ) Book value

S c he d u e D (Form 9 9 0 ) 2 0 11 Page 4


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: r . n ~ Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VII I , column (A), l1ne 12) 1 18,595,0872 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX , column (A), l1ne 25 ) 2 16,484,49 93 Excess or (def1c1t) for the year Subtract l1ne 2 from l1ne 1 3 2,110,5884 Ne t unrealized ga1ns (losses) on Investments 4 703,1995 Donated serv1ces and use offac1l1t1es 56 Investment expenses 67 Pnor penod adJustments 78 Other (Descnbe 1n Part XIV) 8 21,7539 Total adJustments (net) Add l1nes 4 - 8 9 724,952

10 Excess or (def1c1t) for the year pe r f1nanc1al statements Comb1ne l1nes 3 and 9 10 2,835,540l : f l ' i . :HI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return1 Total revenue, ga1ns, and other support pe r aud1ted f1nanc1al statements 1 19,3 20,0 392 Amounts Included on l1ne 1 but not on Form 990, Part VII I , l1ne 12

a Ne t unrealized ga1ns on Investments 2a 703,199b Donated serv1ces and use offac1l1t1es 2bc Recovenes of pnor year grants 2cd Other (Descnbe 1n Part XIV) 2d 21,753e Add l1nes 2a through 2d 2e 724,952

3 Subtract l1ne 2e from l1ne 1 3 18,5 9 5,0 8 74 Amounts Included on Form 990, Part VII I , l1ne 12 , but not on l1ne 1

a Investment expenses not Included on Form 990, Part VII I , l1ne 7b I 4a Ib Other (Descnbe 1n Part XIV) 4bc Add l1nes 4a and 4b 4c 0

5 Total Revenue Ad d l1nes 3 and 4c . (Th1s should equal Form 990, Part I , l1ne 12 ) 5 18,5 9 5,0 8 7:r.n:n Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return1 Total expenses and losses per aud1ted f1nanc1al 16,484,499

statements 12 Amounts Included on l1ne 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX , l1ne 25

a Donated serv1ces and use offac1l1t1es 2ab Pnor year adJustments 2bc Other losses 2cd Other (Descnbe 1n Part XIV) 2de Ad d l1nes 2a through 2d 2e 0

3 Subtract l1ne 2e from l1ne 1 3 16,484,4994 Amounts Included on Form 990, Part IX , l1ne 25 , but not on l1ne 1:

a Investment expenses not Included on Form 990, Part VII I , l1ne 7b I 4a Ib Other (Descnbe 1n Part XIV) 4bc Ad d l1nes 4a and 4b 4c 0

5 Total expenses Ad d 11 n e s 3 and 4c . (T h 1 s h o u d equa I Form 9 90, Part I, 11 n e 18 ) 5 16,484,499:r.n:tl' Supplemental InformationComplete th1s part to prov1de the descnpt1ons requ1red fo r Part I I , l1nes 3, 5, and 9, Part I I I , l1nes 1a and 4, Part IV, l1nes 1 band 2b ,Part V, l1ne 4, Part X, Part XI, l1ne 8, Part XII , l1nes 2d and 4b , and Part XII I , l1nes 2d and 4b Also complete th1s part to prov1de anyadd1t1onal 1nformat1onI Identifier Ret urn Reference Explanation

PART XI , LINE 8 - OTHER PENSION-RELATED CHANGES OTHER THAN NET PERIODICADJUSTMENTS PENSION COST 21,753PART XII , LINE 2D - OTHER PENSION RELATED CHANGES OTHER THAN NET PERIODICADJUSTMENTS PENSION COST 21,753

ISchedule D Form 990 2011

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(Form 990 or 990-EZ)Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Serv1ce

Fundraising or Gaming Activit iesComplete if th e organization answered "Yes" to Fonn 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,

or f th e organization entered more than $15,000 on Fonn 990-EZ, line 6a .,... Attach to Form 99 0 or Fonn 990-EZ.,... Se e separate instructions.

2011Open to PublicIns ection

Name of the organ1zat1on Employer identification numberSA N ANTONIO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY

74-1323695l : tf i l l Fundraising Activ i t ies. Complete 1f the organ1zat1on answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV , line 17.1 I nd1cate whether the organ1zat1on ra1sed funds through any of the following act1v1t1es Check all that applya F Mall sol1c1tat1ons e F Sol1c1tat1on of non-government grantsb F Internet and e-ma1l sol1c1tat1onsc I Phone sol1c1tat1onsd F In-person sol1c1tat1ons

f F Sol1c1tat1on of government grantsg F Spec1al fundra1s1ng events

2a D1d the organ1zat1on have a wntten or oral agreement w1th any 1nd1v1dual (1nclud1ng officers, directors, trusteesor key employees l isted 1n Form 990, Part VI I ) or ent1ty 1n connection w1th professional fundra1s1ng services? r Yes P Nob I f "Yes," l1st the ten highest pa1d 1nd1v1duals or ent1t1es (fundra1sers) pursuant to agreements underwh1ch the fundra1ser 1sto be compensated at least $5,000 by the organ1zat1on Form 990-EZ f1lers are no t requ1red to complete th1s table

(i ) Name and address of ( i i) Act1v1ty ( i i i) D1d ( iv) Gross rece1pts (v ) Amount pa1d to (vi) Amount pa1d to1nd1v1dual fund ra 1 e r have from act1v1ty (o r reta1ned by ) (o r reta1ned by )

or ent1ty (fundra1ser) custody or fundra1ser l1sted 1n organ 1zat1 oncontrol of co l (i )

contnbutlons7Ye s No

Total . .....3 L1st all states 1n wh1ch the organ1zat1on 1s registered or l icensed to sol1c1t funds or has been not1f1ed 1t 1s exempt from reg1strat1on or

l1cens1ng

Fo r Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see th e Instructions fo r Form 990. Cat No 50083H Schedule G (Form 99 0 or 990-EZ) 2011

5 c he d u Ie G (Form 9 9 0 or 9 9 0- EZ) 2 0 11 Page 2liifilil Fundrais ing Events. Complete 1f the organ1zat1on answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lme 18, or reportedmore than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, lme 6a. List events w1th gross rece1pts greater than $5,000.


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(a ) Event #1 (b ) Event #2 (c ) Other Events (d ) Total Events(Add co l (a ) through

ZOO BALL ZOO BOO 3 co l (c))(event type) (event type) (total number)

; 1 Gross rece1pts 409 ,570 48,806 76,0 23 534,399:r; 2 Less C ha nta ble 34,320 34,3200:: contnbut1ons3 Gross 1ncome (l1ne 1 375,250 48,806 76,0 23 500,079m1nus l1ne 2)4 Cash pnzes5 Non-cash pnzes


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12 Is the organ1zat1on a grantor, benef1c1ary or trustee of a t rust or a member of a partnership or other ent1tyformed to adm1n1ster chantable gamlng7

13 I nd1cate the percentage of gam1ng act1v1ty operated 1na Th e organ1zat1on's fac1l1tyb An outs1de fac1l1ty 1

13a I. 13b

14 Prov1de the name and address of the person who prepares the organ1zat1on's gam1ngjspec1al events books andrecords

Name,..

Address,. .

1Sa Does the organ1zat1on have a contract w1th a th1rd party from whom the organ1zat1on rece1ves gam1ngrevenue?

b I f "Yes," enter the amount of gam1ng revenue rece1ved by the organ1zat1on,.. $--- - - - - - - -and heamount of gam1ng revenue reta1ned by the th1rd party,. .$----------

c I f "Yes," enter name and address

Name,..

Address,. .

16 Gam1ng manager 1nformat1on

Name,..

Gam1ng manager compensation,..$---------------------------------------------Descnpt1on of serv1ces prov1ded,..

I D1rector/off1cer I Employee I Independent contractor17 Mandatory d1stnbut1onsa Is the organ1zat1on requ1red under state law to make chantable d1stnbut1ons from the gam1ng proceeds to

reta1n the state gam1ng l icense?b Enter the amount of d1stnbut1ons requ1red under state law d1stnbuted to other exempt organ1zat1ons or spent

1n the organ1zat1on's own exempt act1v1t1es dunng the ta x year,. . $

I Yes I No

I Yes I No

I Yes I Nol!ifil(fj Complete th1s part to prov1de add1t1onal mformat1on fo r responses to quuest1on on Schedule G (seemstruct1ons.)

Ident1f1er ReturnReference ExplanationSchedule G (Form 99 0 or 990-EZ) 2011

efile GRAPHIC rint - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN:93493022006093Schedule J Compensation Information OM B No 1545-0047


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(Form 990)

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Serv1ce

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and HighestCompensated Employees~ C o m p l e t e if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,

Part IV , question 23.~ A t t a c h to Form 990. ~ S e e separate instructions.

2011Open to PublicInspection

Name of th e organization Employer identification numberSAN ANTONIO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY

74-1323695

la Check the approp1ate box(es) 1fthe organ1zat1on prov1ded any of the following to or fo r a person l1sted 1n Form990, Part VI I , Sect1on A, l1ne 1a Complete Part I I I to prov1de any relevant 1nformat1on regarding these 1temsI F1rst-class or charter travelI Travel for companionsI Ta x ldemn1f1cat1on and gross-up paymentsI D1scret1onary spending account

I Hous1ng allowance or residence for personal useI Payments for business use of personal residenceI Health or soc1al club dues or 1n1t1at1on feesI Personal serv1ces (e g, ma1d, chauffeur, chef)b I f any ofthe boxes 1n l1ne 1a are checked, d1d the organ1zat1on follow a wntten pol1cy regarding payment or

reimbursement orprov1s1on of all the expenses descnbed above7 I f "No," complete Part I I I to explain2 D1d the organ1zat1on requ1re substant1at1on pnor to re1mburs1ng or allowing expenses Incurred by all

officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the 1tems checked 1n l1ne 1a 7

3 Ind1cate wh1ch, 1f any, of the following the organ1zat1on uses to establish the compensation of theorgan1zat1on's CEO/Executive Director Check all that applyF Compensation committee F Wntten employment contractI Independent compensation consultant I Compensation survey or studyI Form 99 0 of other organ1zat1ons F Approval by the board or compensation committee

4 Dunng the year, d1d any person l1sted 1n Form 990, Part VI I , Sect1on A, l1ne 1a w1th respect to the f1l1ng organ1zat1onor a related organ1zat1on

a Rece1ve a severance payment or change-of-control payment?b Part1c1pate 1n, or rece1ve payment from, a supplemental nonqual1f1ed retirement plan7c Part1c1pate 1n, or rece1ve payment from, an equ1ty-based compensation arrangement?

I f "Yes" to any of l1nes 4a-c, I1st the persons and prov1de the applicable amounts for each 1tem 1n Part I I IOnly 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines S-9.

5 For persons l1sted 1n form 990, Part VI I , Sect1on A, l1ne 1a , d1d the organ1zat1on pay or accrue anycompensation contingent on the revenues of

a Th e organ1zat1on7b Any related organ1zat1on7

I f "Yes," to l1ne Sa or Sb, descnbe 1n Part I I I6 For persons l1sted 1n form 990, Part VI I , Sect1on A, l1ne 1a , d1d the organ1zat1on pay or accrue any

compensation contingent on the ne t earn1ngs of

78

9

a Th e organ1zat1on7b An y related organ1zat1on7

I f "Yes," to l1ne 6a or 6b , descnbe 1n Part I I IFor persons l1sted 1n Form 990, Part VI I , Sect1on A, l1ne 1a , d1d the organ1zat1on prov1de any non-f1xedpayments not descnbed 1n l1nes 5 and 67 I f "Yes," descnbe 1n Part I I IWere any amounts reported 1n Form 990, Part VI I , pa1d or accured pursuant to a contract that wassubJect to the 1n1t1al contract exception descnbed 1n Regs sect1on 53 4958-4(a)(3 )7 I f "Yes," descnbe1n Part I I II f "Yes" to l1ne 8, d1d the organ1zat1on also follow the rebuttable p resumption procedure descnbed 1n Regulationssect1on 53 4958-6(c)7

Yes No

lb

2

4a No4b No4c No

Sa NoSb No

6a No6b No

7 No

8 No

9For Priva Act and Pa erwork Reduction Act Notice see th e Intructions fo r Form 99 0 Ca t No 50053T Schedule J Form 99 0 2011

S c he d u e J (Form 9 9 0 ) 2 0 11 Page 2llil Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 1f add1t1onal space needed.For each 1nd1v1dual whose compensation must be reported 1n Schedule J, report compensation from the organ1zat1on on row (1) and from related organ1zat1ons, descnbed 1n the


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1nstruct1ons on row (11) Do no t l1st an y 1nd1v1duals that are no t l1sted on Form 990, Part VIINote. The sum of columns (B)(1)-(111) for each listed 1nd1v1dual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VI I , Sect1on A, l1ne 1a, columns (D) and (E) for that 1nd1v1dual

(A ) Name (B ) Breakdown ofW-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and (D ) Nontaxable (E ) Total of columns (F ) Compensation(ii) Bonus & (iii) Other other deferred benef1ts (B)(I)-(D) reported 1n pnor(i) Base 1ncent1ve reportable compensation Form 99 0 orcompensation compensation compensation Form 990-EZ

(1 ) J STEPHEN (1) 219,2 71 10,000 3,610 0 0 2 32,881MCCUSKER (11) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

00

5 c he d u e J (Form 9 9 0 ) 2 0 11 Page 3i@IOM Supplemental Information

Complete th1s part to prov1de the 1nformat1on, explanation, or descnpt1ons requ1red for Part I, l1nes 1a, 1b, 4c , Sa, Sb, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8 Also complete th1s part for any add1t1onallnformat1on


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Identifier Return Reference ExplanationSchedule J (Form 990) 2011

SCHEDULEM(Form 990) NonCash Contributions


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2011Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Serv1ce

.-Complete if th e organization answered "Yes" on Form990, Part IV , lines 29 or 30.

..-Attach to Form 990. Open to PublicIns ectionName of the organ1zat1onSAN ANTONIO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY

1 Art-Works of art2 Art-H1stoncal treasures3 Art-Fract1onal1nterests4 Books and publ1cat1ons5 Clothing and household

goods6 Cars and other vehicles7 Boats and pia nes 8 Intellectual property9 Secunt1es-Publ1cly traded

10 Secunt1es-Ciosely held stock11 Secunt1es-Partnersh1p, LLC,

or trust Interests12 Secunt1es-M 1scellaneous13 Q ual1f1ed conservation

contnbut1on-H 1stoncstructures

14 Q ual1f1ed conservationcontnbut1on-O ther

15 Real estate-Res1dent1al16 Real estate-Commercial17 Real estate-Other18 C ollect1 bles19 Food Inventory20 Drugs and med1ca I s uppl1es21 Taxidermy22 H1stoncal artifacts23 Sc1ent1f1c spec1mens24 Archeological artifacts

MISC IN -25 Other.- ( : cK; N . D__

AUCTION26 Other.- ( . : . . . I T : . . . . : E : : . . : M ~ S__

UTILITIES-27 Other.- (WATER28 Other. - ( _____ )

(a ) (b) (c)Check Number of Contnbut1ons Contnbut1on amounts

1f or 1tems contnbuted reported onppl1cable Form 990 , Part VII I , l1ne1

Employer identification number74-1323695

(d )Method of determ1n1ngcontnbut1on amounts

X 1 1,446 FMVX 1 34 320 RETAIL PRICEX 1 315 COMPARABLE PRICES

29 Number of Forms 8 28 3 rece1ved by the organ1zat1on dunng the tax year fo r contnbut1onsfo r wh1ch the organ1zat1on completed Form 8283, Part IV , Donee Acknowledgement 29

Yes No30a Dunng the year, d1d the organ1zat1on rece1ve by contnbut1on any property reported 1n Part I, l1nes 1-28 that 1t

must hold fo r at least three years from the date of the 1n1t1al contnbut1on, and wh1ch 1s no t requ1red to be usedfo r exempt purposes for the ent1re holding penod7

b I f "Yes," descnbe the arrangement 1n Part I I31 Does the organ1zat1on have a g1ft acceptance pol1cy that requ1res the rev1ew of any non-standard contnbutlons732a Does the organ1zat1on h1re or use th1rd part1es or related organ1zat1ons to sol1c1t, process, or sell non-cash

contnbutlons7

30a No

31 No

32a Yes

Schedule M (Form 990) 2011 Page 2:mSupplemental Information. Complete th1s part to prov1de the mformat1on requ1red by Part I, lines 30b,32b, and 33. Also complete th1s part fo r any add1t1onal mformat1on.


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I Identifier Ret urn ReferenceTHIRD PARTY USE PART I , LINE 32 B

ExplanationTHE ORGANIZATION MAY, FROM TIME TO TIME, RECEIVEDONATIONS OF STOCK THE ORGANIZATION USESBROADWAY BROKERAGE SERVICES TO SELL THESE STOCKDONATIONS UPON RECEIPT

ISchedule M (Form 990) 2011

SCHEDULE 0(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ


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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Serv1ce

Complete to provide information fo r responses to specific questions onForm 990 or to provide any additional information.

~ A t t a c h to Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Name of the organ1zat1on Employer identification numberSAN ANTONIO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY

Identifier Return ExplanationReference

FORM 990, PART SEVERAL OR OUR BOARD MEMBERS ARE RELATED NONE OF OUR EXECUTIVE BOARD HASVI, SECTION A, ANY SUCH RELATIONSLINE2FORM 990, PART THE FEDERAL TAX RETURN ON FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S INDEPENDENTVI, SECTION B, PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM IT IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FINANCELINE 11 MANAGER, AS WELL AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BEFORE SIGNING

AND FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICEFORM 990, PART THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL EMPLOYEES ANNUALLY AND THEYVI, SECTION B, ARE REQUIRED TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT AND AGREEMENT OF THE POLICY BOARDLINE12C MEMBERS AGREE TO THE POLICY UPON JOINING THE BOARD AND ARE ASKED TO UPDATE THE

POLICY PERIODICALLYFORM 990, PART A SUB-COMMITIEE REVIEWS THE SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND USESVI, SECTION B, COMPARABILITY DATA FROM OTHER ZOOS TO RECOMMEND A SALARY RATE TO THE BOARDLINE15A THE BOARD MUST APPROVE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARYFORM 990, PART COPIES OF THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND AUDITEDVI, SECTION C, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITIEN REQUEST TO THE ZOO'S EXECUTIVELINE19 OFFICES

CHANGES IN NET FORM 990, PART NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS 703,199 PENSION-RELATED CHANGES OTHER THANASSETS OR FUND XI, LINE5 NETPERIODICPENSIONCOST21,753 TOTAL TOFORM990, PARTXI, LINE5 724,952BALANCES

NO CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE PROCESS FROM THE PRIORY EAR

lefile GRAPHIC print- DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - IForm 4562 Depreciation and Amortization(Including

DLN:93493022006093IOM B No 1545-0172


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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Serv1ce (99)

Name(s) shown on return

Information on Listed Property)

,... See separate instructions. ,... Attach to your ta x return.Bus1ness or act1v1ty to wh1ch th1s form relatesSAN ANTONIO ZO OLOGICA L SOCIETYFORM 99 0 PAGE 10

.:r.Ti Election To Expense Certain Property Under Section 179Note: I f you have any listed property, complete Part V before you complete Part I.

1 Max1mum amount (see 1nstruct1ons)2 Total cost of sect1on 17 9 property placed 1n serv1ce (see 1nstruct1ons)3 Threshold cost of sect1on 17 9 property before reduction 1n l1m1tat1on (see 1nstruct1ons)4 Reduction 1n l1m1tat1on Subtract l1ne 3 from l1ne 2 I f zero or less, enter -0-5 Dollar l1m1tat1on fo r ta x year Subtract l1ne 4 from l1ne 1 I f zero or less, enter -0 - I f marned f1l1ng

separately, see 1nstruct1ons

1234

5

2011AttachmentSequence No 17 9

Identifying number74-1323695

500,000

2,000,000

6 (a ) Descnpt1on of property (b ) Cost (bus1ness use (c ) Elected costonly)

7 L1sted property Enter the amount from l1ne 29 I 78 Total elected cost of sect1on 17 9 property Add amounts 1n column (c), l1nes 6 and 7 89 Tentat1ve deduction Enter the smaller of l1ne 5 or l1ne 8 9

10 Carryover of disallowed deduction from l1ne 13 of your 2010 Form 4562 1011 Bus1ness 1ncome lim1tat1on Enter the smaller of bus1ness 1ncome (not less than zero) or line 5 (see 1nstruct1ons) 1112 Sect1on 17 9 expense deduction Add l1nes 9 and 10 , bu t do no t enter more than l1ne 11 1213 Carryover of disallowed deduction to 2012 Ad d l1nes 9 and 10 , less l1ne 12 ..... 1 13Note: Do not use Part I I or Part I I I below fo r listed property. Instead use Part V.:fl'i Special Depreciation Allowance and Other Depreciation (Do no t 1nclude l1sted propert ) (See 1nstruct1ons )14 Special deprec1at1on allowance fo r qual1f1ed property (other than listed property) placed 1n serv1ce dunng the

ta x year (see 1nstruct1ons) 1415 Property subJect to sect1on 168(f)(1) elect1on 1516 Otherdeprec1at1on (1nclud1ng ACRS) 16 1,845,628l:r.TiUI MACRS D e ~ r e c i a t i o n (Do no t mclude listed ~ r o ~ e r t ~ . } (See mstruct1ons.}Section A17 MACRS deductions for assets placed 1n serv1ce 1n ta x years beg1nn1ng before 2011 1718 I f you are electmg to group any assets placed 1n serv1ce dunng the tax year mto one or more

general asset accounts, check here . ,...rS t" B A t PI d . S D 2011 T Y U . th G I Dc 1on - sse s ace m erv1ce urmg ax ear smg e enera . t"eprec1a IOn s tys em

(c ) Bas1s fo r(a ) Class1f1cat1on of (b ) Month and deprec1at1on (d ) Recovery (g)Deprec1at1on

property year placed 1n (bus 1ness/1 nvestment penod (e ) Convention ( f) Method deductionserv1ce useonly-see 1nstruct1ons)

19a 3-year propertyb 5-year propertyc 7-year propertyd 10-year propertye 15-year propertyf 20-year propertyg 25-year property 2 5 yrs S/ Lh Res1dent1al rental 27 5 yrs MM S/L

property 27 5 yrs MM S/Li Nonres1dent1al real 39 yrs MM S/L

property MM S/L

Form 4 56 2 ( 2 011 ) p a e 2Listed Property (Include automobiles, certain other veh1cles, certain computers, and property used fo rentertainment, recreat1on, or amusement.)Note: For any vehicle fo r which you are using the standard mileage rate or deducting lease expense,


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complete only 24a 24b columns (a) throuqh (c) of Section A al l of Section 8 and Section C i f applicable' ' ' 'Section A-Depreciation and Other Information (Caution: See the instructions fo r limits fo r passenger automobiles.)24a Do you have ev 1dence to support the bus1ness/1nV estment use claimed? rYes r No 124b If "Yes,"" is the evidence wntten? rYes r No

(c ) (e) (i )(a ) (b ) Business/ (d) (f) (g ) (h )Type of property (list Date placed 1n Investment Cost or other Bas1s for depreCiation Recover) Method/ DepreCiation/ Elected( u s ~ n e s s / Investment sect1on 179vehicles f1rst) serv1ce use baSIS use only) penod Convention deduction costpercentage

25SpeC1al depreCiation allowance for qualified listed property placed 1n serv1ce dunng the tax year and used more than12 50% 1n a qualified b u s ~ n e s s use (see 1nstruct1ons)

26 Property used more than 50% 1n a qual1f1ed bus1ness useI27 Property used 50% or less 1n a qual1f1ed bus1ness use

% S/L-% S/L-% S/L-28 Add amounts 1n column (h), l1nes 25 through 27 Enter here and on l1ne 21, page 1 1 28 I I

29 Add amounts 1n column (1), l1ne 26 Enter here and on l1ne 7, page 1 I 29 ISection B-lnformation on Use of Vehicles

Complete th1s sect1on for vehicles used by a sole propnetor, partner, or other "more than 5% owner," or related personIf you prov1ded vehicles to your employees f1rst answer the questions 1n Sect1on C to see 1f you meet an exception to completing th1s sect1on for those vehicles'30Total bus1ness/1nvestment m1les dnven dunng the (a ) (b ) (c ) (d ) (e ) ( f)Veh1cle 1 Veh1cle 2 Veh1cle 3 Veh1cle 4 Veh1cle 5 Veh1cle 6year (do not Include commut1ng m1les)31 Total commut1ng m1les dnven dunng the year32 Total other personal(noncommut1ng) m1les dnven33Total m1les dnven dunng the year Add l1nes 30

through 3234 Was the vehicle available for personal use Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No

dunng off-duty hours735 Was the vehicle used pnmanly by a more than 5%

owner or related person?36 Is another vehicle available for personal use7

Sect1on C-Quest1ons for Employers Who Prov1de Veh1cles fo r Use by The1r EmployeesAnswer these questions to determine 1f you meet an exception to completing Sect1on B for vehicles used by employees who are not more than5% owners or related persons (see 1nstruct1ons)37 Do you ma1nta1n a wntten pol1cy statement that proh1b1ts all personal use of vehicles, 1nclud1ng commuting, by your Yes Noemployees?38 Do you ma1nta1n a wntten pol1cy statement that proh1b1ts personal use of vehicles, except commuting, by your

employees? See the 1nstruct1ons fo r vehicles used by corporate off1cers, directors, or 1% or more owners39 Do you treat all use of vehicles by employees as personal use740 Do you prov1de more than f1ve vehicles to your employees, obta1n 1nformat1on from your employees about the use of the

vehicles, and reta1n the 1nformat1on rece1ved?41 Do you meet the requirements concerning qual1f1ed automobile demonstration use7 (See 1nstruct1ons)

Note: I f your answer to 3 7, 3 8, 3 9, 4 0, or 41 1s "Yes," do not complete Sect1on B for the covered ve hiclesl ~ i l l l , . J I Amortization

(b ) (c ) (d ) (e ) (f )(a ) Date Amortizable Code A mort1zat1on A mort1zat1on fo rDescnpt1on of costs amort1zat1on amount sect1on penod or th1s yearbeg1ns percentage42 Amort1zat1on of costs that beg1ns dunng your 2011 ta x year (see 1nstruct1ons)I I I II I I I43 Amort1zat1on of costs that began before your 2011 ta x year 4344 Total. Add amounts 1n column (f) See the 1nstruct1ons fo r where to report 44

Form 4562(2 011)

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