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Annual Report 2018-19 Report Annual a ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 SERVAL Annual Report 2018-19 Dinosaurs and Dreams ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 REPORT ANNUAL A SERVAL DINOSAURS AND DREAMS A year in review 03 Our charter, our purpose 04 Governance and legislation 05 Action areas in focus 06 1. Conservation 07 2. Animals 08 3. Visitors and community 10 4. People 12 5. Financial sustainability 13 Occupational health and safety 14 Environmental sustainability 15 Dinosaurs and dreams 16 Organisational chart 18 Our workplace profile 19 Key performance indicators 20 Admission charges 21 Financial summary 22 Board attendance 23 Board profiles 24 Board committees 27 Corporate governance and other disclosures 30 Our partners and supporters 36 Disclosure index 40 Financial report 41 ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 REPORT ANNUAL 01 HELMETED HONEYEATER In accordance with the Financial Management Act 1994, I am pleased to present Zoos Victoria’s Annual Report for the year ending 30 June 2019. Kate Vinot Dr Jenny Gray Chair CEO Zoos Victoria Zoos Victoria ZOOS VICTORIA ZOOS 02 DINOSAURS AND DREAMS A year in review Saving species from extinction takes to the wide open plains of the African our oceans and marine wildlife first- time, great partners and unwavering savannah with Sunset Safari at hand, with the team responding to a commitment. At Zoos Victoria we Werribee Open Range Zoo. growing number of cases each year. are lucky to have all three of these in We launched dinosaur activations For over a decade Zoos Victoria has abundance. It is this determination across the three properties in been plastic straw free, however and passion which has seen our time for the Easter holidays, and in December, we made the decision zoos become must-see Victorian welcomed record-breaking crowds to remove all biodegradable straws destinations for almost 2.7 million through the gates. This event available onsite and in May, we visitors in the past year. Led by our reminded us that while dinosaurs removed all single-use plastic three-property dinosaur activations, may be gone forever, some of their bottles from retail outlets across the which drew a record-breaking closest relatives can be found in the three zoos. We are ready to make 264,102 visitors over the Easter wildlife around us today– and they more positive and innovative school holidays alone, we proudly need our help. changes to find greener, more showed our visitors what we can do wildlife-friendly solutions. if we dream big and stand together We achieved great things for our against extinction. Fighting Extinction species thanks We are so very proud of all the to the hard work and dedication of goals we’ve achieved thanks to the We are in a unique and privileged staff and our strong relationships unwavering commitment of Zoos position to provide opportunities with conservation partners. We bred Victoria’s staff and volunteers. for our visitors to enjoy personal Critically Endangered Baw Baw Frogs The work you do every day brings encounters with animals that they in captivity for the first time and we us closer to fighting extinction, may otherwise never see in the wild. had a highly successful breeding and importantly – gives a voice We know we are lucky to be able to season of Plains-wanderers with to wildlife. speak with authority and credibility nine chicks born at Werribee Open on the need to act now to protect We would like to extend a special Range Zoo. Over 1,300 threatened animals and their habitat, and equip thanks to the Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio species individuals were released our visitors with the knowledge and and the Department of Environment, into the wild, including 74 Critically tools to turn around the trajectory. Land, Water and Planning for their Endangered Orange-bellied Parrots. support, and particuarly their The past twelve months were busy We were delighted to have the When leadership of the Biodiversity with a calendar full of exciting Balloons Fly community conservation 2037 Plan. events. Melbourne Zoo hosted its campaign recognised as a winner at second Dream Night, welcoming Thank you to our Board for the Zoos and Aquariums Awards and over 550 children with disabilities continuing to provide guidance, the Premier’s Sustainability Awards. and their families through the gates support and a shared vision for More than 20,000 individuals, for an unforgettable evening where the organisation. councils and veterinary practices families enjoyed activities and joined the Safe Cat, Safe Wildlife Together we are empowered, we’re entertainment in a safe, welcoming community to show their support for brave, and we are hopeful. And we space. A new event, Neon Playground, protecting wildlife while keeping cats know that given a fighting chance, provided an opportunity for visitors safe and happy at home. nature will find a way. to visit Melbourne Zoo after dark and experience the iconic gardens We are proud to be leaders in the illuminated with light installations. space of tackling waste management Over 50,000 visitors attended and sustainability and we continued Melbourne’s biggest cause-related to make strides towards our goal music event, Zoo Twilights, and of zero-waste to landfill by 2021. engaged with the ambassador Plastics have been recognised as an species, the Eastern Barred enormous environmental issue, and Bandicoot. For the first time, visitors the Marine Response Unit sees the had the chance to be transported impact of plastics on the health of 2018-19 REPORT ANNUAL 03 Our charter, our purpose Our vision Our vision is to be the world’s leading zoo-based conservation organisation. We do this by fighting wildlife extinction through: • Innovative, scientifically sound breeding and recovery programs to support critically endangered Victorian, terrestrial, vertebrate species • Partnering with the Victorian community to create the world’s most wildlife friendly society • Providing profound zoo-based animal encounters to connect people with wildlife • Strong commercial approaches to secure financial sustainability. ZOOS VICTORIA ZOOS 04 DINOSAURS AND DREAMS Governance and legislation Since 1973, the three zoos • Approval of the strategic THE ZOOLOGICAL PARKS collectively trading as Zoos Victoria direction and vision AND GARDENS ACT 1995 – Healesville Sanctuary (formally • Setting appropriate Board Under the Act, the Board is guided to: known as the Sir Colin MacKenzie policies providing strategic, Sanctuary), Melbourne Zoo and • Conserve, protect, manage and ethical and operational guidance Werribee Open Range Zoo – have improve Zoos Victoria been governed by the Zoological • Approval of annual and • Promote and increase public Parks and Gardens Board. The corporate plans enjoyment, knowledge and Board’s primary role is to protect • Approval of annual awareness of Zoos Victoria the zoos whilst promoting research, financial reports education and conservation, and • Carry out and promote zoological operates under the Zoological Parks • Reviewing risks, governance research, the conservation of and Gardens Act 1995. and internal controls wildlife, it’s natural habitats and the maintenance of biodiversity Comprised of nine members • Reporting to the Minister. appointed by the Governor in • Provide services and facilities Council, on the recommendation for visitors of Zoos Victoria of the Minister for Energy, • Provide consultancy and Environment and Climate Change advice services to the public and Solar Homes, The Hon. on zoological matters Lily D’Ambrosio, the Board is responsible for: • Advise the Minister on matters relating to the Board’s functions and powers, or on any other matter referred by the Minister PHILIPPINE CROCODILE and to carry out any other functions conferred on it by this or any other Act. ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 REPORT ANNUAL 05 Action areas in focus We dreamed big across our five action areas in 2018-19, improving our reach, impact and operational excellence. These action areas underpin all that we do and guide us on our journey as we endeavour to be the world’s leading zoo-based conservation organisation. 1 Conservation 2 Animals 3 Visitors and community 4 People 5 Financial sustainability BAW BAW FROG ZOOS VICTORIA ZOOS 06 DINOSAURS AND DREAMS 1. Conservation We will strengthen the conservation efforts of Zoos Victoria to service the recovery needs of our Fighting Extinction priority species, locally and globally, including invertebrate species. 1.1 Safe Cat, Safe Wildlife, in 1.5 In a world-first, we successfully 1.8 Building on the success of partnership with RSPCA Victoria, bred the critically endangered the Sister Zoo arrangement with asked Victorians to keep their cat Baw Baw Frog in captivity, slowing Port Morseby Nature Park, a new safe at home at all times to give down the species’ path towards International Conservation Model them the longest and happiest life extinction. Melbourne Zoo expanded was adopted to support Sister possible while protecting wildlife. the breeding facility with a second Zoos in each of the three regions More than 20,000 cat owners have Baw Baw ‘bunker’ installed onsite, where we support substantial field joined the campaign along with 116 designed to mimic the frog’s natural programs. The renewed arrangement other collaborators such as vets, alpine habitat. aims to strengthen ties with Manila local councils and animal shelters. Zoo and the Uganda Wildlife and 1.6 Community Conservation Education Centre and foster their 1.2 We raised enough funds campaign When Balloons Fly, support for the community based to plant 4,000 trees to restore Seabirds Die, asks Australians to programs such as the Philippine critically
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