Lincoln Park Zoo Culture | Comparably
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
33
TOTAL
RATINGS
316

Lincoln Park Zoo Company Culture

Lincoln Park Zoo Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.4/5
Lincoln Park Zoo's Overall Culture is rated D-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Lincoln Park Zoo CEO

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Kevin Bell Lincoln Park Zoo's CEO
Kevin Bell
57 /100

Diversity at Lincoln Park Zoo

Women at Lincoln Park Zoo

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F

Women at Lincoln Park Zoo have rated Retention, Compensation, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored

Lincoln Park Zoo eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

-53

Lincoln Park Zoo employees are -53% more likely to recommend Lincoln Park Zoo as a great place to work

17%Promoters
13%Passives
70%Detractors

Working at Lincoln Park Zoo

Working at Lincoln Park Zoo is rated below average by 33 employees, across various culture dimensions. Lincoln Park Zoo employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and Office Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Lincoln Park Zoo’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Lincoln Park Zoo was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Lincoln Park Zoo

D-

Overall Company Culture at Lincoln Park Zoo is rated D-

Last updated 15 days ago

Bottom
10%

Lincoln Park Zoo ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Lincoln Park Zoo Employee Reviews

Out of 14 Lincoln Park Zoo employee reviews, 83% were positive. The remaining 17% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Lincoln Park Zoo improve their work culture.

83%
17%
Positive Reviews83%
Constructive Feedback17%

Positive Reviews From Lincoln Park Zoo Employees

  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Them good and team work
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    Willing to listen to hard things. Often willing to take action seemingly.
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Our team bands together and accomplishes a lot - usually in spite of our manager.

Constructive Feedback From Lincoln Park Zoo Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    The gap between executive pay and how they pay well experienced applicants, often with vast experience or advanced degrees is staggering. I would feel better if it was higher starting salary for these type of candidates, and more value invested in ALL full time staff.
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Adaptive management, people focusing and less micromanaging.

Lincoln Park Zoo Company Information

Lincoln Park Zoo Company Overview

Lincoln Park Zoo is dedicated to connecting people with nature through a free, family-oriented wildlife experience.

Lincoln Park Zoo Mission, Vision & Values

Lincoln Park Zoo Mission & Values

Mission. Lincoln Park Zoo is dedicated to connecting people with nature by providing a free, family-oriented wildlife experience in the heart of Chicago and by advancing the highest quality of animal care, education, science and conservation.

HeadquarterChicago, IL
United States of America
Websitewww.lpzoo.org/
Founding Date1868
Tel1(312) 742-2000

Lincoln Park Zoo Competitors

Lincoln Park Zoo competitors include Shedd Aquarium. Lincoln Park Zoo ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Lincoln Park Zoo compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Shedd Aquarium's Logo
    Shedd Aquarium
    2.8/5
  2. #2
    Lincoln Park Zoo's Logo
    Lincoln Park Zoo
    2.4/5
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Lincoln Park Zoo Employees

33 employees at Lincoln Park Zoo have reviewed Lincoln Park Zoo across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 15 days ago.

Overall, the 33 Lincoln Park Zoo employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Lincoln Park Zoo are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Lincoln Park Zoo, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Lincoln Park Zoo are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 33 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at Lincoln Park Zoo are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Lincoln Park Zoo believe the environment at Lincoln Park Zoo is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Lincoln Park Zoo is comfortably fast. About 72% of the employees at Lincoln Park Zoo work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Lincoln Park Zoo are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Lincoln Park Zoo - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Lincoln Park Zoo is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Lincoln Park Zoo employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Lincoln Park Zoo KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Lincoln Park Zoo's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Lincoln Park Zoo employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Lincoln Park Zoo CEO & Leadership

Lincoln Park Zoo CEO - Kevin Bell

Kevin Bell Lincoln Park Zoo's CEO
57 /100

Kevin’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Kevin in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Kevin Bell’s employees rank Lincoln Park Zoo in the Bottom 45% for Professional Development, in the Bottom 35% for Environment, and in the Bottom 35% for Outlook. When compared to Lincoln Park Zoo’s competitors, Kevin Bell ranks below Shedd Aquarium CEO Ted Beattie.

Lincoln Park Zoo Leadership

The Lincoln Park Zoo Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Kevin Bell, CFO/Sr. V.P. Operations Troy Baresel, and Chief Financial Officer Rena Solano

  • Kevin Bell  CEO / President

    Kevin Bell CEO / President

    Kevin Bell serves as the CEO / President of Lincoln Park Zoo.

  • Troy Baresel CFO/Sr. V.P. Operations

    Troy Baresel serves as the CFO/Sr. V.P. Operations of Lincoln Park Zoo.

  • Rena Solano Chief Financial Officer

    Rena Solano serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Lincoln Park Zoo.

  • Kurt Zitzner Vice President of Operations

    Kurt Zitzner serves as the Vice President of Operations of Lincoln Park Zoo.

  • Beth Krauss Vice President, Marketing & Communications

    Beth Krauss serves as the Vice President, Marketing & Communications of Lincoln Park Zoo.

  • Robyn Barbiers Vice President

    Robyn Barbiers serves as the Vice President of Lincoln Park Zoo.

  • Neal David Vice President

    Neal David serves as the Vice President of Lincoln Park Zoo.

  • Lisa Faust Vice President of Conservation and Science

    Lisa Faust serves as the Vice President of Conservation and Science of Lincoln Park Zoo.

  • Marybeth Johnson Vice President

    Marybeth Johnson serves as the Vice President of Lincoln Park Zoo.

Lincoln Park Zoo Salaries

How much does Lincoln Park Zoo pay?

How much do people at Lincoln Park Zoo get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Lincoln Park Zoo is $100,816, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $123,096, or $59 per hour.

At Lincoln Park Zoo, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $307,455 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $39,891 annually. Average Lincoln Park Zoo salaries by department include: Product at $119,123, Finance at $63,179, Admin at $54,474, and Marketing at $208,234. Half of Lincoln Park Zoo salaries are above $123,096.

14 employees at Lincoln Park Zoo rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 50 ratings) while 14 employees at Lincoln Park Zoo rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 16 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$64k
$64k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$88k
$88k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$121k
$121k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$197k
$197k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$253k
$253k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$310k
$310k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$360k
$360k100th Percentile
$100,816*
Average Compensation
$123,096*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Lincoln Park Zoo Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Lincoln Park Zoo

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Lincoln Park Zoo across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

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Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

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Lincoln Park Zoo Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy

Lincoln Park Zoo PTO

Lincoln Park Zoo's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Lincoln Park Zoo's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution100%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo50%
$500 -$1000/mo50%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Lincoln Park Zoo

Who is the CEO of Lincoln Park Zoo?

Lincoln Park Zoo CEO is Kevin Bell, their score by employees is 57

What is Lincoln Park Zoo eNPS?

The eNPS for Lincoln Park Zoo is -53

What is the salary for Financial Analyst in Lincoln Park Zoo?

Financial Analyst average salary in the US is 88k

What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Lincoln Park Zoo?

The average salaries for Customer Support in Lincoln Park Zoo is 44k

Who are Lincoln Park Zoo competitors?

Lincoln Park Zoo main competitors are Shedd Aquarium

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