Zoological Parks Authority Annual Report 2009-2010
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contents ZOOLOGICAL PARKS AUTHORITY ANNUAL REPORT 2010 ZOOLOGICAL PARKS AUTHORITY ANNUAL REPORT 2010 contents Our Purpose To secure long term populations of species in natural environments while engaging the community in global conservation action. 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 Parks whole or in part for study or training purposes if Authority Annual Report 2009-2010 – is published an acknowledgment of the source is included. South Perth, Western Australia. in an electronic format. Perth Zoo encourages Such use must not be for the purpose of sale or Postal Address people to use recycled paper if they print a copy commercial exploitation. Subject to the Copyright of this report or sections of it. For the convenience Act, reproduction, storage in a retrieval system or PO Box 489 of readers and to minimise download times and transmission in any form by any means of any part South Perth print outs, the annual report has been presented of the work other than for the purposes above is Western Australia 6951 in chapters, as well as the entire document. The not permitted without prior written authorisation annual report is presented in PDF format. All from the Zoological Parks Authority. Contact sections, except the financial statements, are also Information about this report and requests and presented in Word format. Telephone (08) 9474 0444 inquiries concerning reproduction should be Facsimile (08) 9474 4420 Zoological Parks Authority Annual Report addressed to: 2009-2010 [email protected] Debra Read © Zoological Parks Authority 2010 Media and Communications Manager www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au Perth Zoo ISSN 1447-6711 (On-line) 20 Labouchere Road ISSN 1447-672X (Print) South Perth WA 6151 Tel (08) 9474 0383. Front Cover: Giraffe calf Ajali at Perth Zoo. Photograph by Daniel Scarparolo. 2 ZOOLOGICAL PARKS AUTHORITY ANNUAL REPORT 2010 contents Statement of Compliance For the Year Ended 30 June 2010 To the Hon Donna Faragher MLC Minister for the Environment In accordance with Section 61 of the Financial Management Act 2006, I hereby submit for your information and presentation to Parliament the annual report of the Zoological Parks Authority for the financial year ended 30 June 2010. The annual report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Management Act 2006. Peter Metcalfe Andrew Thompson Chairperson Deputy Chairperson 10 September 2010 10 September 2010 Giraffe calf Ajali. 3 ZOOLOGICAL PARKS AUTHORITY ANNUAL REPORT 2010 Contents contents Overview Agency Performance – Report on Operations Executive Summary Chief Executive Officer’s Report ............................................................... 28 - Chairman’s Report ................................................................................... 6 Outcomes, Services and Performance Information ................................. 30 - Highlights ................................................................................................ 8 Directorate Reports - Financial Overview ................................................................................. 12 Life Sciences Directorate .............................................................................35 Operational Structure - Exotic Fauna .......................................................................................... 35 - Responsible Minister, Enabling Legislation ............................................. 15 - Australian Fauna .................................................................................... 37 - Perth Zoo Vision, Purpose and Values ................................................... 15 Animal Health and Research Directorate ......................................................39 - Organisational Chart ............................................................................. 16 - Veterinary Department ........................................................................... 39 - Agency Structure ................................................................................... 17 - Research and Reproductive Biology Unit ............................................... 40 Native Species Breeding Program ......................................................... 41 - Zoological Parks Authority Board ........................................................... 18 - - Formal Committees of the Board ........................................................... 20 Corporate and Commercial Development Directorate ..................................42 Visitation ................................................................................................ 42 - Executive Management Team ................................................................ 21 - - Publicity ................................................................................................. 43 Partners in Conservation ........................................................................ 23 - - Business Development and Commercial Operations .............................. 43 - Key Legislation ...................................................................................... 26 - Events ................................................................................................... 43 - Zoo Shop, Functions and Close Encounters .......................................... 44 Performance Management Framework .................................................... 27 - Corporate Sponsorships and Fundraising .............................................. 44 - Policy and Administration ....................................................................... 45 - Corruption Prevention ............................................................................ 46 Community Engagement Directorate ...........................................................47 - Education .............................................................................................. 47 - On-line Media, Interpretation and Publications ....................................... 49 - Visitor Services ...................................................................................... 49 - Eco-Toilet Project ................................................................................... 50 - Visitor Feedback and Complaint Handling Procedures ........................... 50 - Horticulture ............................................................................................ 51 - Facilities and Environmental Services ..................................................... 52 - Environmental Management .................................................................. 52 4 ZOOLOGICAL PARKS AUTHORITY ANNUAL REPORT 2010 Contents contents Significant Issues Impacting the Agency Current and Emerging Issues and Trends ................................................ 53 Looking Ahead – Major Initiatives in 2010-11 .......................................... 54 Disclosures and Legal Compliance Auditor’s Opinion ....................................................................................... 55 Financial Statements ................................................................................. 56 Performance Indicators ........................................................................... 105 Other Financial Disclosures - Pricing Policies .................................................................................... 112 - Capital Works ...................................................................................... 112 - Employment and Industrial Relations ................................................... 115 Governance Disclosures - Indemnity Insurance Premium .............................................................. 118 Other Legal Requirements - Electoral Act 1907 ............................................................................... 118 - Disability Access and Inclusion Plan Outcomes .................................... 119 - Compliance with Public Sector Standards and Ethical Codes .............. 121 - Record Keeping Plan ........................................................................... 122 Government Policy Requirements - Occupational Safety, Health and Injury Management ............................ 123 Appendix - Research Communications .................................................................. 126 5 OVERVIEW ZOOLOGICAL PARKS AUTHORITY ANNUAL REPORT 2010 Executive Summary contents Chairman’s Report Most pleasing about the Zoo’s results for 2009-10 Alongside its regional work, the Zoo continued has been the achievements across the its focus on local native species conservation, organisation as a whole. breeding threatened native fauna for release into protected areas in the wild and providing veterinary Highlights included the Zoo’s substantial and services for threatened and confiscated wildlife. growing contribution to conservation and wildlife medicine, its leadership role in co-operative In 2009-10, the Zoo established a new rear and breeding and species management programs, breed-for-release program for a threatened south sound commercial operations, high admission west frog species and for the critically endangered numbers, community education initiatives, record Woylie. It also coordinated a new national initiative fundraising for wildlife conservation and high establishing an insurance population of Quokkas. corporate governance standards. The Perth Zoo veterinary team participated in During