FRIENDS OF THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO INC
EIN 90-0217980 · Education (B115)
What they do
The Friends of The Bergen County Zoos Sole Primary Purpose is to Provide Financial Support to The Bergen County Zoological Park In Its Efforts To:1. Provide A Clean Beautiful Zoological Facility for The Educational and Recreational Enjoyment of The Citizens and Visitors to Bergen County Zoo.2. Assist With Acquisition and Transportation of Zoological Specimens for Exhibition, Promotion of Conservation Initiatives and Support The Endeavors of The Zoos Education Department and Docent Program. 3. Secure Equipment, Accessories, Property and Appointments As May Be Considered Necessary And/or Desirable for The Development, Improvement, Maintenance, and General Operation of The Zoo.4. Support Staff Growth By Providing Financial Assistance to Attend Conferences and Special Courses.5. Assist Financially With The Zoos Accredation.
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About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2004
- Location
- 216 FOREST AVE, PARAMUS, NJ 07652-5349
- County
- Bergen
- In care of
- % TIMOTHY R GUNTHER