Zoos & Botanical Gardens Industry - Market Size, Trends, and Growth - 2025-2030
Industry Overview
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the preservation and exhibition of live plant and animal life displays. Illustrative Examples: Aquariums Wild animal parks Arboreta Zoological gardens Aviaries
Source: U.S. Census BureauMarket Size and Industry Forecast
This research report analyzes the market size and trends in the Zoos and Botanical Gardens industry. It shows overall market size from 2020 to the present, and predicts industry growth through 2030. Revenues data include both public and private companies.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
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Market Size (Total Revenue) | Included in Report |
% Growth Rate |
Number of Companies |
Total Employees |
Average Revenue per Company |
Average Employees per Company |
Source: U.S. government financial dataIndustry Revenue ($ Billions)

Industry Forecast ($ Billions)

Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.
Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State
Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Zoos & Botanical Gardens companies in the United States.
Zoos & Botanical Gardens Revenue by State

Distribution by Company Size
Company Size | All Industries | Zoos & Botanical Gardens |
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Small Business (< 5 Employees) | Included |
Small Business (5 - 20) |
Midsized Business (20 - 100) |
Large Business (100 - 500) |
Enterprise (> 500) |
Zoos & Botanical Gardens Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)
Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:
- Cost of goods sold
- Compensation of officers
- Salaries and wages
- Employee benefit programs
- Rent paid
- Advertising and marketing budgets
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies are included).
| Industry Average | Percent of Sales |
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Total Revenue | Included |
Operating Revenue |
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) |
Gross Profit |
Operating Expenses |
Operating Income |
Non-Operating Income |
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) |
Interest Expense |
Earnings Before Taxes |
Income Tax |
Net Profit |
Average Income Statement

Cost of Goods Sold
Salaries, Wages, and Benefits
Rent
Advertising
Depreciation and Amortization
Officer Compensation
Net Income
Financial Ratio Analysis
Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.
Financial Ratio | Industry Average |
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Profitability Ratios | Included |
Profit Margin |
ROE |
ROA |
Liquidity Ratios |
Current Ratio |
Quick Ratio |
Activity Ratios |
Average Collection Period |
Asset Turnover Ratio |
Receivables Turnover Ratio |
Inventory Conversion Ratio |
Products and Services Mix
Product lines and services in the Zoos & Botanical Gardens industry accounting for the largest revenue sources.
Product Description | Description | Revenue ($ Millions) |
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Industry total | Included |
Admissions to cultural institutions |
Admissions to zoological & similar institutions |
Contributions, gifts, & grants - private |
Contributions, gifts, & grants - government |
All other revenue |
Resale of merchandise |
Investment income, including interest & dividends |
Meals & bev, prepared/served/dispensed, for immediate consumption |
Membership services |
Salary information for employees working in the Zoos & Botanical Gardens industry.
Title | Percent of Workforce | Bottom Quartile | Average (Median) Salary | Upper Quartile |
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Management Occupations | 8% | Included |
Chief Executives | 0% |
General and Operations Managers | 3% |
Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 6% |
Business Operations Specialists | 5% |
Education, Training, and Library Occupations | 15% |
Librarians, Curators, and Archivists | 9% |
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians | 9% |
Protective Service Occupations | 5% |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 5% |
Personal Care and Service Occupations | 21% |
Tour and Travel Guides | 11% |
Tour and Travel Guides | 11% |
Sales and Related Occupations | 9% |
Retail Sales Workers | 7% |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 13% |
Government Contracts
The federal government spent an annual total of
$111,250 on the zoos & botanical gardens industry. It has awarded 14 contracts to 10 companies, with an average value of $11,125 per company.
Top Companies in Zoos & Botanical Gardens and Adjacent Industries
Company | Address | Revenue ($ Millions) |
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