ZILKER BOTANICAL GARDEN CONSERVANCY NON-PROFIT CORPORATION

ZILKER BOTANICAL GARDEN CONSERVANCY NON-PROFIT CORPORATION ZILKER BOTANICAL GARDEN CONSERVANCY OPERATES GATE ADMISSIONS, MEMBERSHIP, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS AND IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR SUSTAINED FUNDRAISING CAPACITY IN SUPPORT OF THE ZILKER BOTANICAL GARDEN. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONSERVANCY EARNS REVENUE THROUGH AN ONSITE GIFT SHOP MANAGED BY CONSERVANCY STAFF. THE GARDEN IS MAINTAINED AND OPERATED IN A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN. AS STATED IN THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN COA AND ZBGC, ZBGC IS REQUIRED TO RAISE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF A MASTER PLAN AND A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN IN ADDITION TO RAISING FUNDS TO SUSTAIN GARDEN OPERATIONS.