Complexo Ambiental Cyro Gevaerd

What Complexo Ambiental Cyro Gevaerd does

Complexo Ambiental Cyro Gevaerd operates the Zoológico Balneário Camboriú, a non-profit conservation zoo and environmental education facility located on BR 101 highway at km 137 in Nova Esperança, Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The organization was founded in 1981 by Cyro Gevaerd (former president of SANTUR) and has been administered since 2007 by the Instituto Catarinense de Conservação da Fauna e Flora (ICCO) under a management contract with the Santa Catarina state government. The 41,482 m² facility houses approximately 1,000 animals — including mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish — primarily rescued wildlife undergoing rehabilitation and potential release back to native habitat, alongside permanent residents that cannot be reintroduced. The organization also operates a museum with archaeological, oceanographic, and osteological collections, plus an aquarium exhibit.

The core operating model combines wildlife rehabilitation, ex-situ conservation breeding (via AZAB-ICMBIO studbook programs), environmental education, and public recreation. Revenue is generated primarily through ticket sales — R$60 for adults (13-59), R$30 for children/seniors/students, and R$20-25 per student for organized school groups — distributed via a physical box office and an online e-commerce platform (loja.zoobalneariocamboriu.com.br). The 'Escola no Zoo' school program provides a structured institutional sales channel serving public and private schools across Santa Catarina, with a municipal agreement granting free admission to Balneário Camboriú public school students. The facility holds AZAB certification, attesting compliance with Brazilian zoo standards.

The customer base spans three segments: leisure tourists and local families visiting the Balneário Camboriú tourism corridor; organized school groups from Early Childhood through Higher Education; and social assistance/religious organizations accessing discounted group rates. Marketing is conducted through the official website, Instagram (@zooogicobc), Facebook, and WhatsApp for institutional scheduling. The organization operates with approximately 11 employees and is governed as an NGO under ICCO's stewardship, with no private equity, venture capital, or public ownership involvement identified.

Name

Complexo Ambiental Cyro Gevaerd

Legal name

Instituto Catarinense de Conservação da Fauna e Flora – ICCO

Website

https://zoobalneariocamboriu.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Complexo Ambiental Cyro Gevaerd is a non-profit NGO operating the Zoológico Balneário Camboriú, a conservation zoo in Santa Catarina, Brazil, serving tourists, school groups, and social organizations through ticket sales, wildlife rehabilitation, and environmental education programs administered by ICCO since 2007.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Conservation & Zoo Services

NAICS

Zoos and Botanical Gardens (712130), Zoos and Botanical Gardens (71213), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121)

akta.pro primary industry

Zoos, Aquariums & Botanical Gardens (Educational Collections) (THAJADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildlife Rehabilitation & Release Centers (Public Viewing/Education) (THAAAFAC), Wildlife Sanctuaries & Rescue Centers (Visitor Operations) (THAAAFAA), Educational & Edutainment Parks (Science/Discovery/Children’s Parks) (THAJAEAG)

Keywords

• Wildlife conservation
• Environmental education
• Zoo operations
• Animal rehabilitation
• Conservation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Balneário Camboriú

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. General Admission Tickets: One-time entry fees charged to park visitors, including full-price adult tickets (R$60), half-price tickets for children 6-12, seniors 60+, and students (R$30). Revenue generated from individual tourist and local visitors.
2. School Program Fees: Environmental education program fees charged to educational institutions visiting the zoo. Public school students from Balneário Camboriú receive free entry through municipal agreement, while students from other SC public institutions pay R$20-25 per student and private institutions pay R$20-25 per student.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Complexo Ambiental Cyro Gevaerd operates a public zoo and environmental complex that combines animal exhibits (mammals, reptiles, birds, aquarium), a museum of anthropology and natural sciences, and structured conservation and environmental education programs. It sells admission tickets to general visitors and delivers the Escola no Zoo educational program to school groups, while running wildlife rehabilitation, release, environmental enrichment, and orphaned wildlife care programs in partnership with ICMBio.

Product overview

Complexo Ambiental Cyro Gevaerd operates the Zoológico Balneário Camboriú as an NGO focused on wildlife rehabilitation, conservation, and environmental education. The organization offers park entrance tickets (full-price, half-price, and senior tickets) as its primary revenue-generating products, alongside educational programs such as the 'Escola no Zoo' school program. The zoo houses approximately 1,000 animals across mammals, reptiles, birds, and aquarium exhibits, and includes a Museum of Anthropology and Natural Sciences. Core programs include wildlife rehabilitation and release, environmental enrichment, environmental education, orphaned cub care, and conservation projects. The organization operates under management of Instituto Catarinense de Conservação da Fauna e Flora (ICCO) following a 2007 contract with the Santa Catarina state government.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Park Admission Ticket Standard admission ticket for adult visitors to the Complexo Ambiental Cyro Gevaerd, priced at R$60, granting access to the zoo exhibits (mammals, reptiles, birds), aquarium, and museum of anthropology and natural sciences. Targeted at individual adults, tourists, and families visiting the Balneário Camboriú complex.
• Half-Price Park Admission Ticket Discounted admission ticket priced at R$30, available to eligible visitors (e.g., students, standard concession categories) granting access to all zoo exhibits, aquarium, and museum. Targeted at price-sensitive visitors and concession categories.
• Senior Park Admission Ticket Discounted admission ticket for senior visitors priced at R$30, granting access to the zoo, aquarium, and museum exhibits. Targeted at elderly visitors and senior groups.
• Escola no Zoo Educational Program Structured environmental education program designed for school groups, delivering curriculum-aligned content through a guided visit experience at the zoo, aquarium, and museum. Targeted at public and private schools in Santa Catarina, with free admission for municipal school groups.
• Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release Program Conservation program focused on rehabilitating injured, sick, or displaced wild animals and returning them to their natural habitat, in partnership with ICMBio. Targeted at wildlife authorities, conservation partners, and the broader environmental community.
• Environmental Enrichment Program Animal welfare program that develops and applies environmental enrichment practices to improve the physical and psychological well-being of animals housed at the complex. Targeted at the institution's animal residents and supporting broader zoo welfare standards.
• Environmental Education Program Educational initiative delivering structured environmental learning experiences to the general public and organized groups beyond the school program, raising awareness of Brazilian wildlife and conservation. Targeted at visitors, organized groups, and the broader public.
• Orphaned Wildlife Care Program Specialized care program for orphaned wild animals that provides feeding, housing, and rehabilitation services, often as a precursor to release back into the wild. Targeted at vulnerable young animals received from environmental authorities or the public.
• AZAB-ICMBIO Conservation Projects (Studbook Management) Participation in the AZAB (Associação de Zoológicos e Aquários do Brasil) studbook program in partnership with ICMBio, contributing to national species conservation and population management. Targeted at conservation authorities and the broader Brazilian zoo network.
• Mammals Exhibit (Mamíferos) Public exhibit displaying mammals housed at the complex, accessible to general visitors with admission. Targeted at general visitors, families, and school groups.
• Reptiles Exhibit (Répteis) Public exhibit displaying reptiles housed at the complex, accessible to general visitors with admission. Targeted at general visitors, families, and school groups.
• Birds Exhibit (Aves) Public exhibit displaying birds housed at the complex, accessible to general visitors with admission. Targeted at general visitors, families, and school groups.
• Aquarium Exhibit (Aquário) Public aquatic exhibit displaying fish and other aquatic species housed at the complex, accessible to general visitors with admission. Targeted at general visitors, families, and school groups.
• Museum of Anthropology and Natural Sciences (Museu de Antropologia e Ciências Naturais) On-site museum presenting anthropology and natural sciences collections, accessible to general visitors with admission. Targeted at general visitors, students, and researchers interested in natural and cultural history.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SANTUR (Santa Catarina Turismo S.A.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSANTUR is the Santa Catarina State Tourism Company. A Management Contract was signed on June 27, 2007 between the State Government and SANTUR, transferring operational management of the park to ICCO. The original park was founded by Cyro Gevaerd, former SANTUR president.
• Government of Santa Catarina StatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government partnership through signed Management Contract dated June 27, 2007 for park administration. The zoo operates as a public conservation facility under state oversight.
• ICMBIO (Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal environmental agency partnership for the Ex-situ Species Management Program for threatened species. ICMBIO collaborates with AZAB on studbook programs for endangered wildlife conservation.
• AZAB (Associação de Zoológicos e Aquários do Brasil)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAZAB is the Brazilian Zoo and Aquarium Association. The zoo participates in AZAB working groups for studbook programs and the Ex-situ Species Management Program for threatened species, ensuring genetic and demographic representation for conservation.
• Municipal School Network of Balneário CamboriúminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMunicipal education agreement providing free zoo admission for public school students of Balneário Camboriú as part of environmental education initiatives, with mandatory one chaperone per 10 students.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Zoológico de Salvador (Parque Zoobotânico Getúlio Vargas): State-affiliated zoological park in Bahia operating with conservation and education mandates. Comparable as a regional/government-affiliated Brazilian zoo with similar operational model and visitor base.
• Zoológico de Pomerode: Zoo operator in Pomerode, Santa Catarina — the same Brazilian state as the subject company. Most direct regional competitor for both tourist and school group visitation in the Santa Catarina market.

Direct peers

• Aquário de São Paulo: Major Brazilian aquarium and marine life attraction with conservation and education programming. Comparable as part of the subject's own portfolio (the zoo operates an aquarium) and as a ticketed attraction with similar family/educational tourism positioning.
• Parque das Aves (Foz do Iguaçu): Brazilian bird park and conservation center focused on rescued and rehabilitated avian species. Directly comparable in the rescue/rehabilitation mission and the integration of conservation with a ticketed visitor experience, with even stronger bird focus.
• Bioparque do Rio: Modern Brazilian zoo in Rio de Janeiro recently rebuilt with contemporary ex-situ conservation, immersive habitats, and educational programming. Comparable as a ticketed zoo operator with explicit focus on conservation and visitor experience.
• Zoológico de Curitiba: Municipally operated zoological garden in Curitiba with established conservation, research, and education programs. Comparable as a public-affiliated Brazilian zoo with educational programming and species conservation work.
• Fundação ZooBotânica de Belo Horizonte: Public zoological and botanical foundation in Minas Gerais housing ~5,000 animals with conservation, education, and research programs. Closest structural analog as a municipal/state-affiliated zoo institution with educational and conservation mandates.
• Zoológico de São Paulo (São Paulo Zoo): Brazil's largest and most recognized zoo, operated as a foundation with strong conservation and education programs. Directly comparable as a ticketed zoological institution with species conservation and visitor education as core missions, though at significantly greater scale.

Broad incumbents

• Audubon Zoo (Audubon Nature Institute): Established zoological institution in New Orleans, USA with strong conservation, education, and species survival programs. International benchmark for the conservation-focused zoo model that the Brazilian subject institution also pursues.

Others

• Associação de Zoológicos e Aquários do Brasil (AZAB): Industry association for Brazilian zoos and aquariums — not a direct peer but the umbrella organization of which the subject is a certified member, providing zoological standards, studbook coordination, and industry representation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ZooBalnearioCamboriu
• Instagraminstagram.com/zooogicobc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/complexo-ambiental-cyro-gevaerd

Compliance1 record

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