2015-16, Perth Zoo Is a Leading Visitor Conservation and Breeding Programs, Having Where Diversity of Destination in Western Australia
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C ZOOLOGICAL PARKS AUTHORITY GOVERNMENT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA C 2 AGENCY PERFORMANCE – DISCLOSURES AND OVERVIEW REPORT ON OPERATIONS LEGAL COMPLIANCE CONTACT ZOOLOGICAL PARKS AUTHORITY Our vision is a world With a record breaking 695,091 visitors Perth Zoo is recognised internationally for its in 2015-16, Perth Zoo is a leading visitor conservation and breeding programs, having where diversity of destination in Western Australia. The Zoo a successful track record, in partnership with has opened every day since it began the Western Australian Department of Parks species and habitats operating on 17 October 1898. and Wildlife, in breeding native Western is secure The Zoo’s work includes conservation Australian animals for release into the wild. In the 2015-16 financial year, a total of 301 Our purpose is to projects, education programs, public awareness campaigns, research and animals bred or reared at the Zoo were inspire and act for threatened species breeding programs. released to the wild. This brings the total The revenue from our commercial activities, number of animals bred and / or reared wildlife conservation including admissions, concerts, catering, the at Perth Zoo and released into natural retail shop and seminar and function room habitat as part of threatened native species hire, all contribute to delivering the Zoo’s recovery programs to 3,641 individuals. services. Perth Zoo is part of a global network of zoos Perth Zoo is the largest non-formal and aquariums and a member of the World education provider in Western Australia, Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the delivering numerous conservation education Zoo and Aquarium Association Australasia. programs that have a strong emphasis on Animal breeding and animal transfers are sustainability. managed through these networks. We are home to more than 1,530 animals representing 163 different species. This includes local and other Australian species, and exotic species identified regionally and globally as priority species for the Asian, African and South American regions. C 3 AGENCY PERFORMANCE – DISCLOSURES AND OVERVIEW REPORT ON OPERATIONS LEGAL COMPLIANCE CONTACT ZOOLOGICAL PARKS AUTHORITY Perth Zoo Location In line with State Government requirements, This work is copyright. 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The annual report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Management Act 2006. Brian Easton Susan Harrington Chair Deputy Chair 30 August 2016 30 August 2016 C 5 AGENCY PERFORMANCE – DISCLOSURES AND OVERVIEW REPORT ON OPERATIONS LEGAL COMPLIANCE CONTACT ZOOLOGICAL PARKS AUTHORITY Contents Overview Agency Performance – Report on Operations Executive Summary .................................................................... 6 Chief Executive Report ............................................................ 33 Chairman’s Report .................................................................... 6 Outcomes, Services and Performance Information .............. 34 Highlights ................................................................................... 8 Directorate Reports .................................................................. 37 Financial Overview ...................................................................11 Life Sciences Directorate ........................................................ 37 Operational Structure ............................................................... 15 Animal Health and Research Directorate ................................ 43 Responsible Minister ............................................................... 15 Community Engagement Directorate ...................................... 47 Enabling Legislation ................................................................ 15 Corporate Development Directorate ........................................ 58 Perth Zoo Vision ...................................................................... 15 Significant Issues Impacting the Agency ............................... 63 Our Strategies ......................................................................... 16 Disclosures and Legal Compliance Organisational Chart ............................................................... 17 Auditors Opinion ...................................................................... 65 Agency Structure ..................................................................... 18 Financial Statements ................................................................ 67 Zoological Parks Authority Board ............................................ 19 Key Performance Indicators .................................................. 131 Formal Committees of the Board ............................................ 23 Other Financial Disclosures .................................................. 137 Executive Management Team ................................................. 28 Government Disclosures ....................................................... 143 Partners in Conservation ......................................................... 29 Other Legal Requirements ..................................................... 144 Key Legislation ........................................................................ 30 Disability Access and Inclusions Plan Outcomes .................. 145 Performance Management Framework ................................... 31 Compliance with Public Sector Standards and Ethical Codes .. 148 Outcome Based Management Framework .............................. 31 Record Keeping Plan ............................................................ 149 Government Policy Requirements ........................................ 150 Occupational Safety, Health and Injury Management ........... 150 C 6 AGENCY PERFORMANCE – DISCLOSURES AND OVERVIEW REPORT ON OPERATIONS LEGAL COMPLIANCE CONTACT ZOOLOGICAL PARKS AUTHORITY Executive Summary Chairman’s Report This year I was thrilled to see the return of a During the year, the Zoo also opened ‘Zoo dinosaur exhibition to Perth Zoo, after more HQ’, which interprets the varied work of a than 18 years. The exhibition, Zoorassic 21st century zoo. Situated in a hundred year Park, has been a resounding success, old refurbished bird aviary, through kids’ resulting in the highest ever annual visitation activities, models and multimedia it tells and the communication of strong visitor stories of the Zoo’s work in conservation, messages telling the narrative of extinction veterinary care, science and animal welfare. and the importance of species conservation. The Zoo’s focus on saving wildlife locally The animated, moving models, some up to and abroad continued. The Zoo supported 18 metres long, were successfully integrated 46 species management programs with into the Zoo landscape. Supporting all Zoo 13 administered by Zoo staff, including events is a team of dedicated staff and I regional programs for African Painted Dog, commend all those involved in planning, Ring-tailed Lemur, Quokka and the critically marketing and delivering this successful endangered White-cheeked Gibbon. dinosaur experience to Zoo visitors. This Zoo communication of its conservation includes a wide cross-section of staff in breeding was extremely effective with the grounds management, horticulture, events, announcement of the birth of an endangered communication and education. Thanks must Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroo. The first to be also go to the Zoo Docent Association for born at the Zoo in 36 years, news spread their members’ invaluable support. across