Lazy 5 Ranch

15100 Mooresville Rd Mooresville, NC 28115

Phone: 704-663-5100
Lazy5Ranch.com

ANNUAL
REPORT
FY 2014

Lazy 5 Ranch

FY 2014

An Australian
Adventure

Table of Contents
Letter from the President .. 3
An Australian Adventure .. 5
Statement of Financial Position .... 6
Statement of Activities ... 7
Net Income .. 8
Total Expenditures .. 9
Executive Information .. 10
Community Achievements.. 11
Thank You Letter to Donors.... 15

Lazy 5 Ranch

FY 2014

An Australian
Adventure

Letter from the President

Dear Fellow Stockholders,

Although we had a humble beginning, the Lazy 5 Ranch has grown to
become the home to over 750 animals from six different continents
Over 35 years ago, it all started in my very own barn with just one baby
giraffe named Jeff. School groups were invited to gaze at the animals
from the opposite side of the fence and through cracks of the barn doors.
Other groups decided to make loops through the driveway to get a
glimpse of the exotic animals. This experience opened the door to new
educational and entertaining possibilities.
Therefore, we came up with the idea of a park to share the full
experience with children and adults alike. After years of planning and
hard work, the park was finally opened on May 22, 1993. With only five
staff members, two buildings and only two operating wagons, the Lazy 5
Ranch was officially open for business.
It is because of our unpretentious history that we strive to educate in an
entertaining way, all while providing an excellent environment for the
reproduction of these beautiful animals. Today, these animals can be
viewed by a horse drawn wagon ride tour or from the comfort of your
own vehicle while travelling along a four-mile safari ride. The Lazy 5
Ranch features exotic animals ranging from Gravy Zebra, Scimitar
Horned Oryx, and Ring-tailed Lemur.
We are positive the Lazy 5 Ranch has a bright future because there is so
much to be learned from the many amazing creatures residing on the
ranch.

Lazy 5 Ranch

FY 2014

An Australian
Adventure

Letter from the President

In order to continue to provide such an entertaining and educational

experience, we plan to expand the ranch to include exotic creatures in a
wider variety. We will also provide informational packets on each animal
explaining in detail their origin along with each unique quality. I sincerely
believe these measures will help enhance and further the education of all
of our visitors.
This past year was our best yet. What made the difference is all the
support we have gained from all of our stockholders. It is our mission to
continue to grow and exceed last years success.
We will do so by increasing the average number of daily visitors to the
ranch, as well as increasing the length of the safari ride by two extra
miles. We will remain dedicated to this mission because we understand
the importance of sharing the different species this earth has to offer

Henry Hampton
Founder and President

Lazy 5 Ranch

FY 2014

An Australian
Adventure

An Australian Adventure in Mooresville, North

Carolina

At the Lazy 5 Ranch, you will have the opportunity to enjoy up close encounters with hundreds of exot

The Lazy 5 Ranch is always striving to have a constantly changing environment so adding new exhibit

So, come take a trip to Australia! The new Lazy 5 Ranch exhibit will offer visitors the opportunity to ex

Lazy 5s friendly family of koalas

Suzzane the kangaroo

One of Australias most exotic

animals, the tiger quoll

Lazy 5 Ranch

FY 2014

An Australian
Adventure

Statement of Financial Position

Assets
Cash and Investments
Pledges and Other
Receivables
Inventories and
Property/Equipment
Other
Total Assets

Liabilities
Accounts Payable,
Accrued Expenses and
Deposits
Long-Term Debt
Total Liabilities

2013
$543,300
$46,930

2014
$547,200
$54,540

$109,900

$115,500

$24,860
$724,990

$31,450
$748,690

2013
$104,500

2014
$111,150

$46,450
$150,950

$57,580
$168,730

Lazy 5 Ranch

FY 2014

An Australian
Adventure

Statement of Activities
Revenues
Contributions and
Special Projects
Membership Dues
Gift Shop Revenues
Loss on Disposal of
Property and
Equipment
Total Revenues
Expenses
Membership Services
Fundraising
Expansion
Special Projects
Total Expenses

2013
$183,500

2014
$280,900

$20,600
$110,000
$-1,500

$21,500
$113,500
$-2,450

$312,600

$413,450

2013
$11,500
$5,500
$0
$5,500
$22,500

2014
$15,150
$8,900
$89,900
$98,900
$212,850

Lazy 5 Ranch

FY 2014

An Australian
Adventure

Net Income

Net Income
2014.0

$1,960,650

2013.0

$1,609,340

2012.0

$1,610,500

2011.0

$1,598,600

Net Income

Lazy 5 Ranch

FY 2014

An Australian
Adventure

Total Expenditures

Total Expenditures

$200
$10,500

$960

Phone
Electricity
Water and Sewage

$4,000

$22,000

Waste Removal
Maintenance and Repairs
Supplies

$13,000

Lazy 5 Ranch

FY 2014

An Australian
Adventure

Executive Information
Henry Hampton
President

Jane Jerrie
Chief Financial
Officer

Don Reese
Chief Operating
Officer

Office Tel (704) 663-5110 Office Tel (704) 663-5111

Office Tel (704) 663-5112
Fax (704) 663-5121
Fax (704) 663-5120
Fax (704) 663-5122
Email:
Jerrie@lazy5ranch.com
Email:
Email:
hampton@lazy5ranch.com
Reese@lazy5ranch.com

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