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NAICS 712130, industry

NAICS 712130: Zoos and botanical gardens

NAICS 712130 is the industry code for zoos and botanical gardens. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Lenders price it on the business's own numbers rather than an industry program.

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What 712130 covers

Zoos, aquariums, arboretums and botanical gardens exhibit live plants and animals for the public, often with education and conservation programs.

Included in this code

  • Zoos
  • Aquariums
  • Botanical gardens
  • Arboretums
  • Petting zoos and wildlife parks

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Businesses that use 712130

City zooPublic aquariumBotanical gardenDrive through safari park

Financing for this trade

Zoos and aquariums finance exhibits and facilities with bonds, capital campaigns, bank loans and equipment loans for life support systems. Lenders look at attendance, memberships, endowment and public funding.

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Is 712130 the right code for a zoo, aquarium or botanical garden?

Yes, if you exhibit live animals or plants to the public, including zoos, aquariums, safari parks and botanical gardens. Nature preserves without curated exhibits use 712190. Amusement parks with some animal attractions use 713110 if rides drive revenue. Petting zoos fit as well.

What is the SBA size standard for 712130?

SBA sets the size standard for 712130 at $34 million in average annual receipts, averaged over the last five completed fiscal years and counting affiliates. Zoos and botanical gardens at or under that figure qualify as small businesses for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business set asides. Most independent zoos and botanical gardens fall well inside the limit, so size is rarely what decides an SBA application.

How are zoos and aquariums financed?

Large projects typically combine capital campaigns, municipal support and tax exempt bonds or bank loans. Equipment loans cover life support and filtration systems. Lenders look at attendance trends, membership revenue, public funding agreements and endowment. Admissions and memberships drive cash flow.

What does NAICS 712130 cover?

Zoos and botanical gardens. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 71 Arts, entertainment, and recreation, 712 Museums, historical sites, and similar institutions, 7121 Museums, historical sites, and similar institutions, 71213 Zoos and botanical gardens.

What financing do NAICS 712130 businesses use?

Term loans, lines of credit, SBA loans and working capital are the usual products. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.

Where do I put NAICS 712130?

On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.