Transparent Civil Society

Transparency is important to us, the AG Zoologischer Garten Köln. That is why we havejoinedthe
Transparent Civil Societyinitiative. We are committedto makingthe following ten
pieces of information available to the public and keeping them up to date

  1. Name, registered office, address, and year of founding of our organization

AG Zoologischer Garten Köln, Cologne, Riehler Straße 173, 50735 Cologne, year founded: 1860.

  1. Complete bylaws and details of the organization’s objectives

You can viewour bylawsandmission statementhere.

  1. Information on Tax Benefits

The company is exempt from sales and income taxes, with the exception of the division of the company that is subject to taxable commercial operations. (This applies in accordance with the most recent exemption notice we received from the Cologne North Tax Office (tax number 217/5950/0493) dated October 26, 2022 (assessment period through 2024) pursuant to Section 5(1)(9) of the Corporate Income Tax Act).

  1. Names and positions of key decision-makers

Chairman of the Executive Board/CEO: Prof. Theo B. Pagel, Commercial Director/CFO: Christopher Landsberg.

  1. Activity Report

Here you can view our most recentannual reportsandfinancial statements.

  1. Workforce Structure

You can find a transparent overview of the current workforce structure at AG Zoologischer Garten Köln onpages13and31of our latest annual report.

  1. Information on the Source of Funding

Information on the sources of funding for AG Zoologischer Garten Köln is available in our latest annual report starting onpage 22 and following, as well as onpage 29.

  1. Information on the Use of Funds

Information on the use of funds by AG Zoologischer Garten Köln is available for your review in our current annual report startingon page 22 and following, as well as onpage 29.

  1. Corporate Affiliations with Third Parties

We have compiled information regarding corporate affiliations with third parties – namely Zoo Gastronomie GmbH, Kölner Zoo Shop GmbH, and the City of Cologne – onpages 27 and 28of our current annual report.

  1. Names of individuals whose annual payments exceed 10% of the total annual budget

Grants from the City of Cologne account for 15% of AG Zoologischer Garten Köln’s annual budget.