SIC 8422 — Arboreta and Botanical or Zoological Gardens
Description & Classification
SIC code 8422 representing 'Arboreta and Botanical or Zoological Gardens' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 712130 - Zoos and Botanical Gardens (via SIC1987:8422→NAICS1997:71213→2002:712130→2007:712130→2012:712130→2017:712130→2022:712130)
- NAICS 712190 - Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (via SIC1987:8422→NAICS1997:71219→2002:712190→2007:712190→2012:712190→2017:712190→2022:712190)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 8422 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Arboreta and Botanical or Zoological Gardens |
| Division | Division I: Services |
| Major Group | Major Group 84: Museums, Art Galleries, Botanical and Zoological Gardens |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 8422:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 84 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Related Industries in Major Group 84
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 8422 represent?
SIC 8422 is 'Arboreta and Botanical or Zoological Gardens', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 84: Museums, Art Galleries, Botanical and Zoological Gardens (Division I: Services); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 712130 (Zoos and Botanical Gardens), 712190 (Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 8422?
SIC code 8422 maps to modern NAICS codes: 712130 - Zoos and Botanical Gardens, 712190 - Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions.