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Manage, Administer, Plan ,Develop, Maintain, Operate and Promote the Wellington Zoo for the benefit of the inhabitants of Wellington and as an attraction to visitor to Wellington
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWellington Zoo Trust is a registered international nonprofit based in Wellington, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its registration number is CC22002. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$11M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Wellington Zoo Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
Wellington Zoo Trust is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 200 Daniell Street, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Wellington Zoo Trust has NZ$11M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$684K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Wellington Zoo Trust is classified as a International organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$11M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Wellington Zoo Trust. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Wellington Zoo Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by Charities Services. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Manage, Administer, Plan ,Develop, Maintain, Operate and Promote the Wellington Zoo for the benefit of the inhabitants of Wellington and as an attraction to visitor to Wellington Wellington Zoo Trust is classified as a international organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among international charities registered in New Zealand: Wellington Zoo Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$11M is well above the peer average of NZ$684K.
Wellington Zoo Trust is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. If the organization has donee status approved by Inland Revenue, individual donations over $5 qualify for a 33.33% tax credit. You can claim up to the lesser of your total donations or your taxable income.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Wellington Zoo Trust is registered in New Zealand. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Wellington Zoo Trust is registered in New Zealand. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (8)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralKaren Fifield - Blooloop
Snow Leopard sisters touch down in Wellington - Wellington City Council
NZ’s only snow leopards arrive at Wellington Zoo - Scoop Wellington
Wellington Zoo ditches written exit letters in wake of bullying claims - Stuff
Wellington Zoo lion lock-up breach leads to departure of senior manager - Stuff
Monkeys fight back as would-be thieves try to steal them from zoo - Yahoo News Australia
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- Charities Services New Zealand - 8 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Wellington Zoo Trust
- What is Wellington Zoo Trust?
- Wellington Zoo Trust is a international 0 based in Wellington, New Zealand. Manage, Administer, Plan ,Develop, Maintain, Operate and Promote the Wellington Zoo for the benefit of the inhabitants of Wellington and as an attraction to visitor to Wellington
- When was Wellington Zoo Trust founded?
- Wellington Zoo Trust was founded in 2008.
- Where is Wellington Zoo Trust located?
- Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
- What is Wellington Zoo Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
- Is Wellington Zoo Trust trustworthy?
- Wellington Zoo Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Wellington Zoo Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC22002 (New Zealand).
- What is Wellington Zoo Trust's website?
- http://www.wellingtonzoo.com
- Are donations to Wellington Zoo Trust tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.