2014-15 ZPA Annual Report
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2015 ZOOLOGICAL PARKS AUTHORITY ANNUAL REPORT ZOOLOGICAL PARKS AUTHORITY 2 2015 ANNUAL REPORT With 642,352 visitors in 2014-15, Perth Zoo is one Perth Zoo is recognised internationally for its Our vision is a world of Australia’s most visited zoos on a per capita conservation and breeding programs, having basis. A leading visitor destination in Western a successful track record in partnership with where diversity of Australia, the Zoo has opened every day since it Parks and Wildlife, breeding native Western began operating on 17 October 1898. Australian animals for release into the wild. In the 2014-15 financial year, a total of 420 species and habitats The Zoo’s work includes conservation activities, animals bred or reared in the Zoo were released education programs, public awareness to the wild. This brings the total number of is secure campaigns, research and threatened species animals bred and / or reared at Perth Zoo and breeding programs. The revenue from our released into natural habitat as part of recovery commercial activities, including admissions, programs for threatened native species to Our purpose is to concerts, catering, the retail shop and seminar 3240 individuals. and function room hire, all contribute to inspire and act for delivering the Zoo’s services. Our veterinarians, skilled in wildlife health, make a major contribution to conservation Perth Zoo is the largest non-formal education medicine, providing advice and research wildlife conservation provider in Western Australia, delivering on wildlife disease. Our expertise in small numerous conservation education programs population management and intensive species that have a strong emphasis on sustainability. management is also extremely beneficial when We are home to more than 1,500 animals working with critically endangered species representing 178 different species. These where only small numbers remain. animals include local and other Australian Perth Zoo is part of a global network of zoos species, and exotic species identified regionally and aquariums and a member of the World and globally as priority species for the Asian, Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the African and South American regions. regional Zoo and Aquarium Association. Animal breeding and transfers are managed through these networks to ensure the maintenance of world fauna diversity. ZOOLOGICAL PARKS AUTHORITY 3 2015 ANNUAL REPORT Perth Zoo Location In line with State Government requirements, This work is copyright. It may be reproduced in 20 Labouchere Road Perth Zoo’s annual report – the Zoological whole or in part for study or training purposes if South Perth, Western Australia 6151 Parks Authority Annual Report 2014-15 – is an acknowledgment of the source is included. published in an electronic format. 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Facsimile (08) 9474 4420 All sections, except the financial statements, [email protected] Information about this report and requests and are also presented in Word format. www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au inquiries concerning reproduction should be Zoological Parks Authority addressed to: Annual Report 2014-15 Danielle Henry © Zoological Parks Authority 2015 Media and Communications Manager ISSN 1447-6711 (Online) Perth Zoo ISSN 1447-672X (Print) 20 Labouchere Road South Perth WA 6151 Tel (08) 9474 0383 Front cover: Keepers handraised a Javan Gibbon and successfully reintroduced it to its family during International Year of the Gibbon. Photograph by Geoff Scales. ZOOLOGICAL PARKS AUTHORITY 4 2015 ANNUAL REPORT Statement of Compliance For the Year Ended 30 June 2015 To the Hon Albert Jacob MLA Minister for Environment In accordance with Section 63 of the Financial Management Act 2006, we hereby submit for your information and presentation to Parliament the annual report of the Zoological Parks Authority for the financial year ended 30 June 2015. The annual report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Management Act 2006. Brian Easton Susan Harrington Chairperson Deputy Chairperson Date: 15 September 2015 Date: 15 September 2015 ZOOLOGICAL PARKS AUTHORITY 5 2015 ANNUAL REPORT Contents Overview Agency Performance – Report on Operations Executive summary ......................................................................... 7 Chief Executive Report ................................................................. 34 Chairman’s Report ........................................................................ 7 Outcomes, Services and Performance Information .................... 36 Highlights ...................................................................................... 9 Directorate Reports ....................................................................... 42 Financial Overview .......................................................................12 Life Sciences Directorate ............................................................. 42 Operational Structure .....................................................................15 Animal Welfare and Species Management .............................. 42 Responsible Minister ....................................................................15 Exotic Fauna ........................................................................... 43 Enabling Legislation ......................................................................15 Australian Fauna ..................................................................... 45 Perth Zoo Vision ...........................................................................15 Veterinary Department .............................................................47 Our Purpose ................................................................................15 Animal Health and Research Directorate ......................................47 Organisational Chart ....................................................................17 Research ................................................................................ 49 Agency Structure .........................................................................18 Native Species Breeding Program .......................................... 49 Zoological Parks Authority Board .................................................19 Visitation ..................................................................................51 Formal Committees of the Board ................................................. 22 Community Engagement Directorate ............................................51 Executive Management Team (as at 30 June 2015) ..................... 27 Partners in Conservation ............................................................. 28 Visitor Services ....................................................................... 52 Key Legislation ............................................................................ 31 Discovery and Learning .......................................................... 55 Media and Communications ................................................... 56 Performance Management Framework ........................................ 32 Outcome Based Management Framework .................................. 32 Interpretation ......................................................................... 57 Visitor Feedback ..................................................................... 57 Business Systems .................................................................. 59 Facilities and Environmental Services ...................................... 59 ZOOLOGICAL PARKS AUTHORITY 6 2015 ANNUAL REPORT Contents Corporate Development Directorate ............................................ 59 Disclosures and Legal Compliance Horticulture ............................................................................. 60 Auditor’s Opinion ........................................................................... 67 Sustainability .......................................................................... 61 Financial Statements ..................................................................... 69 Governance and Risk Management ........................................ 64 Key Performance Indicators ........................................................135 Corruption Prevention ............................................................. 64 Other Financial Disclosures .........................................................141 Human Resources .................................................................. 64 Pricing Policies of Services Provided ..........................................141 Procurement ........................................................................... 64 Capital Works .............................................................................141 Significant Issues Impacting the Agency ..................................... 65 Completed Capital