ZOOS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 07-08 MELBOURNE ZOO HEALESVILLE SANCTUARY WERRIBEE OPEN RANGE ZOO CONTENTS ‘Zoos Victoria is first and foremost a conservation organisation and we will deliver the best possible conservation outcomes by changing the way people think and feel about wildlife and the natural environment and inspiring them to take positive action. Our zoos are not just about the animals – they are about people and the journey towards conservation action.’ Zoos Victoria Board, August 2008

02 Message from the Chairman Andrew Fairley 04 Message from the CEO John Wills 06 Our vision 08 Highlights 10 Melbourne Zoo 12 Healesville Sanctuary 14 Werribee Open Range Zoo 16 The human touch 18 Engaging communities 20 Sustainability 22 Conservation programs 24 Map 26 Research 28 Zoos Victoria Foundation 30 Board biographies 32 Foundation partners and supporters 34 Publications list 36 Organisational chart 38 Financial snapshot 40 Corporate governance and other disclosure 42 Nature and range of services 46 Disclosure index ANDREW FAIRLEY

‘Zoos Victoria provides the ultimate form of sustainable tourism.’

Our operations fulfill outstanding Commitment to conservation commercial outcomes and all As an organisation committed to conservation, Zoos Victoria pursues campuses seek to minimize their significant and ambitious goals. These Partnerships of important capital works. Zoos Victoria projects were delivered, including the Kubu Finally, I wish to thank my fellow Directors on carbon footprint with environmental include endangered species breeding We work collaboratively with a number of also continues to enjoy significant support River Hippo Reserve and Lions on the Edge the Zoos Victoria Board. I particularly want to integrity. In addition we seek to add programs and campaigns to raise awareness organisations to ensure optimal outcomes. from important corporate partners. Wildlife at Werribee, the Trail of the Elephants and thank Dione Gilmour and Associate Professor Our three-year partnership with Melbourne Connect, established through our partnership the Orang-utan Sanctuary at Melbourne Zoo, Andrew Vizard who departed during the year, value to the lives of the people with about threatened species. We seek to inspire people to take protective action for animals Water was completed in June 2008. The with the RACV, enters its third year. and the Australian Wildlife Health Centre for the contributions that they made during whom we work in local communities. and their habitats. Melbourne Water Discovery Trail shows In 2008, the Animal Welfare Peer Review at Healesville. their tenure. I also wish to thank Robert Kirby visitors how recycled water is used who resigned as Deputy Chairman. In accordance with Financial Management Our fund-raising arm, the Zoos Victoria Committee was established as a Committee Our new CEO John Wills joined us in May. throughout Melbourne Zoo and reinforces the Act 1994, I am pleased to present the Report Foundation, aligns individual, foundation of the Board. The Committee includes John brings a wealth of experience in The Board welcomes Dr Irene Irvine (Deputy importance of maintaining healthy waterways. of Operations for the Zoological Parks and corporate dollars with critical on-site community members, an independent commercial life as well as the public sector. Chair), Dr Kimberley Dripps, Mary Gillett and Gardens Board for the year ending projects that save wildlife, both nationally and At Werribee Open Range Zoo our Water Veterinarian and the RSPCA, and provides We welcome him warmly. and Professor Kenneth Hinchcliff as new 30 June 2008. internationally. As part of our commitment Smart Garden, funded by the Department an important review mechanism for any I wish to extend my thanks to the Senior members of the Board. They join JoAnne to sustainability, two of our properties were of Sustainability and Environment, shows animal welfare issue at our campuses. Executive Team and all of the staff at Zoos Stephenson, Gaye Hamilton, Pru Sanderson and Nick Whitby, and are already making accredited by Ecotourism Australia, with visitors the aesthetic and water-saving Our people Victoria, to the Friends of the Zoos for their Healesville Sanctuary achieving advanced possibilities of planting a water smart garden an important contribution to the governance Andrew Fairley, Chairman I would like to note the Board’s thanks contribution, and to all of the visitors who in their own homes. and strategic direction of Zoos Victoria. Zoological Parks and Gardens Board certification. to Laura Mumaw for her eight years’ come to our great properties to see the work 4-September- 2008 The State Government has continued to service as CEO of Zoos Victoria. Under that we are doing and achieve an appreciation demonstrate its ongoing commitment to her leadership, exceptional capital works of how humans are able to live more Zoos Victoria, through the generous funding harmoniously with the natural world.

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‘It is a great pleasure to be invited to play a leading role in designing Zoos Victoria’s future.’

Exciting events across our three Special deliveries distinctive properties – Healesville To start with some much-anticipated arrivals – the Orang-utan Sanctuary at Melbourne Sanctuary, Melbourne Zoo and Zoo welcomed the birth of a Siamang Gibbon, The birth of two Platypus at Healesville Our conservation partnership with Fauna and on 6 April 2008 and nine birds were released the high Australian dollar. Visitors joined us Werribee Open Range Zoo – have Botak, in November. Siamangs and Orang- Sanctuary in February was a world first Flora International in Sumatra is delivering at Tonimbuk on 12 April 2008. Three of the for special concerts, slumber safaris, and captured the hearts of our staff, utans both inhabit the fast-disappearing ‘second generation’ birth, with Healesville- conservation outcomes through a range of birds produced at Healesville this year will behind-the-scenes tours. Our shared passion visitors, and supporters this year. forests of Sumatra, where Zoos Victoria born father Barak and Taronga Zoo-born skills transfer programs. Here in Melbourne, be incorporated into the 2008/2009 captive for wildlife brings us all together to learn, supports a vitally important habitat protection mother Binarri the first zoo-born Platypus we welcomed four of the project’s elephant breeding population. celebrate, and be inspired. The passion for animal welfare project. In May, Asian Elephant Dokkoon ever to produce young. staff, who stayed a month at Melbourne This year Healesville Sanctuary contributed to I thank our caring and hardworking staff and habitat protection both in was confirmed pregnant after a successful At Werribee Open Range Zoo, baby Zoo as part of the ongoing keeper exchange the success of the Tasmanian Devil Insurance under the leadership of the three Zoo and outside of the zoos is simply artificial insemination program led by the Hippopotamus Lotus was born in March in program. In Sumatra, Zoo staff have initiated program. By breeding wild caught Tasmanian Directors Jenny Gray (Werribee), Matt Vincent world-renowned Berlin Institute for Zoo a teacher-training program to assist in outstanding and while these pages a specially excavated birthing pond in the Devils, this regional ARAZPA program aims (Melbourne) and John Gibbons (Healesville), and Wildlife Research. award-winning Kubu River Hippos exhibit, community environmental education to secure the genetic diversity of the current and the other members of our Executive can only contain a fraction of our At the other end of the size scale, hundreds inspired by the Okavango Delta in Botswana. initiatives and also provided the project wild population in captivity. In the event of the Team. I also thank the many Friends of the achievements, we hope you enjoy of eggs were laid in the successful Lord team with training in basic English and predicted extinction in the wild, descendants Zoos volunteers who help create a rewarding Education across borders reading about our year. Howe Island Stick Insect breeding program. data collection. of animals housed and bred at Healesville experience for visitors and give so much back Australian school students have connected Melbourne Zoo’s invertebrate experts are Back to nature Sanctuary may be used to repopulate to the community. managing the program in cooperation with with their counterparts in Zimbabwe to Tasmania. The dedication of the keeping staff protect African wildlife through a project The Helmeted Honeyeater breeding season Our three zoos will continue to extend their the NSW Department of Environment and was very successful this past year with 16 to this program paid off with the first pouch leadership in best practice animal care, Climate Change. The long-term goal is established at Werribee Open Range Zoo. young born helping to ensure the future of The Ungana project works with schools birds produced at Healesville Sanctuary. conservation and education. I look forward reintroduction of these extremely rare insects Taronga Zoo produced two birds and these Tasmanian Devils. to working with all of you to create a strong to their native habitat, when an eradication in villages near wildlife release sites in were transferred to Healesville. A total of 15 Connecting with wildlife future for Zoos Victoria. program removes the rats and feral predators Zimbabwe, and is producing successful outcomes despite the challenges of life Helmeted Honeyeaters were released to the Over the year more than 1.5 million visitors that wiped out these insects and other wild to assist in the establishment of two native species. in Zimbabwe. walked through the gates of our three separate wild and self sustaining populations; properties. This is a very good result at a time six birds were released at Yellingbo of rising interest rates and fuel prices and [4/5] ZOOS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2007/2008 ‘Zoos Victoria builds enduring relationships between people and wildlife for a future in which humans live in balance with the natural world.’

‘With the world’s human population The conservation journey animals in their naturalistic habitats the three There are two great ways for people exploding, and putting pressure Like other cultural institutions, our zoos are zoos aim to inspire people to take action in to get involved now, and that is by constantly changing to meet new challenges their own lives. joining the Friends of the Zoos (FOTZ) on natural habitats globally, I like and also by donating through the Zoos and in response to community expectations. Leading the way to think of Victoria’s zoos being What should a zoo aim to become, 20 years Victoria Foundation. We aim to further increase our expertise from now? With an increasing number of a refuge for the world’s wildlife.’ in the management of captive animals in Our FOTZ members receive information and endangered species and reducing wild Venise Alstergren Australia, with our research put into practical are invited to events to gain understanding habitat, zoos will have an even greater role Major donor and bequest donor use back in the native countries of our exotic about wildlife, and also receive unlimited in engaging the community with wildlife. animals, as well as here in our own region. free entry to all three zoos. Members have The Zoos Victoria Board is aiming to We will become a role model for conservation, opportunities to get involved in many ways, strengthen the organisation’s conservation environmental sustainability and corporate through fund-raising and volunteering, as credentials, with a strong emphasis on social involvement, as well as an active and well as taking part in organised events. inspiring our visitors and the broader credible commentator on issues to do with The Zoos Victoria Foundation is the internal community to engage in direct actions wildlife and conservation. fund-raising arm of Zoos Victoria and aligns that will benefit wildlife and the People for a sustainable future individual, corporate and foundation support natural environment. with appropriate and inspiring Zoos Victoria People inspired by their interactions with projects. To learn more about these integral We do believe that people and the journey Zoos Victoria’s staff and animals to act in a supporters or to join us going forward, they can choose to take towards action for sustainable manner will be the ones who will please visit the website at www.zoo.org.au conservation should be our main focus. As be able to make the difference to the future a place where people can experience real for wildlife. [6/7] ZOOS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2007/2008 Putting research to practical use and taking care to new levels

‘Having been elephant sponsors for A first for artificial insemination ‘Dear Harry and Primrose, a very big well over 20 years now, we consider An elephant is pregnant for nearly two years, congratulation on your new arrival. From the so Dokkoon, our 15-year old Asian Elephant, photos I’ve seen it’s official: you both do great them to be an extension of our should deliver her calf in early 2010. Dokkoon baby hippo! Please pass on my best to your family. We adore going to see them arrived at Melbourne Zoo from Thailand in Keepers and everyone else at the Zoo. and they bring us endless joy. Just November 2006 and is the first elephant in All the best, Rove.’ wish we could have them to visit on an Australian zoo to have become pregnant Second-generation Platypus through artificial insemination. Thanks to Just two years after the BHP Billiton our farm! Can’t wait for the patter the care and expertise of keepers, the father, Platypusary opened at Healesville Sanctuary, Bong Su, has been trained for collection of “little” feet.’ we welcomed two second-generation bred of semen and has been found to be one of Lorna, Alan, Travis and Fleur Hamilton – platypuses in February this year. The female the most fertile zoo elephants in the world. Major donors to Zoos Victoria. Waddirrang (which means platypus) and male The Trail of the Elephants exhibit has been Burrun (meaning dusk or night light) were designed to accommodate a growing herd. named to honour the Wurundjeri people, Hippo birthday! whose traditional lands encompass The birth of a baby hippo, the first arrival the Sanctuary. for the Kubu River exhibit at Werribee Open RACV rescue Range Zoo, created excitement in March Bert the Tawny Frogmouth, rescued as part 2008. On a chilly morning, after an eight- of the RACV Animal Rescue program through month gestation, Primrose the hippo retired the Australian Wildlife Health Centre, is one to the shallow wallow that had been created lucky bird. Hit by a car in Ringwood, Bert was and emerged with calf Lotus. Keepers brought in by the driver and given a vet check, were able to collect a range of valuable first aid and painkillers. An X-ray showed information by observing Primrose through a fractured wing bone, which required a pin her pregnancy, and the event captured many for three weeks. Six weeks after his rescue, hearts. A letter of congratulations from Bert was successfully re-released in a park Zoo Ambassador and longstanding hippo in Ringwood. supporter Rove McManus reads:

[8/9] ZOOS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2007/2008 ‘One of the most rewarding things ZOO DONOR IN ACTION about my job is being able to offer One of Melbourne Zoo’s donors was last year able to take a personalised tour of hands-on skills to animal welfare conservation projects in Indonesia including programs overseas. We are actively the largest primate rescue centre in the involved in conservation projects world. Accompanied by members of our and training people in those Orang-utan team, he was able to see first- hand the practical application of conservation local communities, so we bring strategies in local communities. ‘It really great stories back to share with opened my eyes to how important the our visitors.’ projects are for the future of animals and the environment,’ he said. ‘The local people Jess, Orang-utan Keeper, Melbourne Zoo. were so appreciative of everything Zoos Victoria staff are doing. It was a once in a lifetime experience.’

Conservation and protection World-leading care elephants in other zoos may benefit from The exciting and engaging experience of When a female Asian Elephant with a history this groundbreaking care, as this condition travelling along the Trail of the Elephants of benign uterine tumours became lethargic is frequently found in females who have not concludes with an opportunity for visitors to in January, her keepers checked for physical produced young. find out more about some of the projects that signs of anaemia and immediately called the Programs create joy Zoos Victoria is carrying out in our neighbour vet for confirmation. Even though Mek Kapah Melbournians once again came out in force nations in Southeast Asia and in Papua New wasn’t bleeding externally, an ultrasound to support Melbourne Zoo’s summer Guinea. In the Make a Difference Pavilion, confirmed she had internal bleeding at the Twilights program, which featured musicians touch screens assist visitors to ‘travel’ even time of her ovulation. Our veterinarians such as Darryl Braithwaite, Babba, and the further, to see images of projects such as the determined that the only way to stop this ‘Zoos Victoria staff are Choir of Hard Knocks. Cardamom Mountain biodiversity surveys in potentially dangerous blood loss was to recognised across the globe Cambodia. Zoos Victoria is funding research stop her oestrus cycle. In collaboration with Other events that captured the imaginations in the largest single piece of original forest Dr. Thomas Hildebrandt from the Berlin of visitors included the emergence of the as leaders in conservation, left in mainland Southeast Asia. From Institute of Zoo and Wildlife Research, we half-millionth butterfly in the lush and leafy the community conservation education trialled a hormone treatment not previously Butterfly House in January, and the arrival of education, and wildlife care.’ perspective, Zoos Victoria is also assisting used in this species. This has successfully two pairs of Pygmy Marmosets, the smallest with funding for the Kouprey Express, a bus stopped her cycling and a recent ultrasound monkeys in the world at around 130mm. which travels through Cambodia making has showed that the tumours have reduced Their exhibit is opposite the largest primates, presentations to entire villages about the in size. Thanks to the team’s ability to collect the gorillas! This is part of a collaborative need to protect wildlife and habitats. blood, perform ultrasound examinations, breeding project in the region, and their calls and give treatments with such expertise, add to the forest voices of Melbourne Zoo. [10/11] ZOOS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2007/2008 Species reintroduction Wildlife hospital A community of carers As part of our threatened species breeding At the Australian Wildlife Health Centre Volunteers play a major role in the rescue and program, we joined the Spotted Tree Frog visitors can witness the behind-the-scenes rehabilitation of native wildlife. Supported by Recovery Team with a major goal of producing dedication of the scientists, educators, vets, the vet team at the Australian Wildlife Health captive-bred tadpoles and releasing them and animal keepers who work tirelessly on Centre, they spend many hours looking after to the wild. We are also researching the behalf of animal welfare and conservation. injured or orphaned wildlife – sometimes impact of introduced fish on tadpoles, and This year we treated more than 3000 animals for up to a year before the animals are ready treatment programs for the chytrid fungus – in the Centre. As well as Eastern Grey to be released back into the wild. We are a significant threat to frog populations across Kangaroos, Koalas, Wombats, Brushtail indebted to this community of selfless carers. the globe. Another endangered species, the Possums and Kookaburras, the Centre has Helmeted Honeyeater, had a very successful treated Short-beaked Echidnas with burns, breeding season this year, with 16 birds Australian Pelicans with wing fractures, and fledged. Thanks to major donor The Merrin more threatened species such as Powerful Foundation, camera surveillance is in place Owls and Grey-headed Flying-foxes. to monitor the parenting behaviour and Our partnership with the Beechworth intercept predators. There are now two wild, Correction Centre raptor rehabilitation self-sustaining populations of our state’s bird program continued this year with emblem. Also this year, for the first time in Wedge-tailed Eagles, an Australian Hobby, a quarter of a century, Brolgas produced and and Brown Falcons all being rehabilitated raised two chicks at Healesville Sanctuary. and cared for by the inmates.

This uniquely Australian setting Stepping into the sanctuary shows visitors that wildlife survival Stepping amongst native vegetation and seeing animals in their own habitat and with depends on safe and secure the sound of birdsong rich in the air, visitors habitats. They can come ‘behind tell us that Healesville Sanctuary is a fantastic the scenes’ to witness our world- place to bring friends and family from renowned rehabilitation of injured overseas. It offers immersion in our natural heritage, with an added understanding of wildlife. We also take the lead what we are doing to save it. in breeding and reintroducing endangered species.

‘Leadership in action for conservation of species and habitats.’

[12/13] ZOOS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2007/2008 Journey into savannahs where Growth in numbers animals roam free, and people As we approach the 25th anniversary of operation, this year we welcomed the highest can merge into the landscape number of visitors ever. The ability to see to observe, understand, and help magnificent animals such as lions, rhinos conserve. Our projects involve and hippos ‘in the wild’ brings people of all plants, animals, birds and habitat ages together in an appreciation of these magnificent creatures and their habitats. protection both here and overseas. We highlight our close links with Africa through a variety of events and special programs, such as the Rhythm of Africa concert series, which celebrated its 10th year this summer. The 2008 ARAZPA Award- winning Conservation Connections learning experience inspired more than 920 school students to take action for African wildlife this year. We also began offering free entry to Friends of the Zoos this year, with many more people joining FOTZ and visiting us!

Rhinos on the move care with a minimum of stress. Some Diuris Orchids, one of Australia’s most In a major logistics operation, we transported of the cases our vets worked on this year threatened orchid species, were planted and two male White Rhinoceros to Australia Zoo included anaesthetizing four Cheetahs will be monitored as they grow in the zoo in Queensland – a move that was a year in for general health checks and screening environment. We also conserve water, with the planning. One of the keepers, Brooke for gastritis (a common disease of captive the development of a ‘water smart’ garden Squires, flew up ahead of time and stayed Cheetah). We also treated the hippo calf display that opened this year, and installation three weeks to help them settle in after the Lotus for an abcess on her leg. of waterless toilets. 10-hour transit. They are doing well in their Conservation and regeneration The proposed takeover by Village Roadshow new home. An African experience in Australia The conservation projects at Werribee Open brought a clear focus on our potential and Open range animal care Range Zoo expanded this year, and the soft the need for investment. This coming year Many visitors ask how we care for wild release of Eastern Barred Bandicoots in the we will continue to improve and develop the animals in an open range zoo, and the volcanic plains commenced. However, it’s experience for all wildlife and visitors. Plans answer is that lions and hippopotamus are not just threatened animals that we work include a new vet hospital on-site, with state conditioned by zoo staff to present themselves towards conserving. More than 100 Sunshine of-the-art facilities. for treatment – and all animals receive their annual checkups and routine preventative

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The caring, passionate and Planning for a strong future development opportunities for staff to work Sharing skills Zero harm, zero injuries dedicated staff of Zoos Victoria Skills training, cross-campus tours, and in the field, offering practical application of Many of our technical experts moved across Our commitment to providing a safer leadership development all contributed to conservation, education, husbandry, trade to new departments in order to share their workplace has seen a 45 per cent reduction bring their expertise and an exciting year for staff development at and administration/management skills. knowledge with other Zoos Victoria teams, this year in ‘lost time’ injuries. In addition professionalism to work every Zoos Victoria. Zoos Victoria was well represented at allowing everyone to benefit from the sharing to protecting staff from harm, this also day – engaging visitors, caring for Two staff members received scholarships international conferences during the of ideas and technical expertise. A good represents a significant cost saving to the animals and researching for a better for the Future Sustainability Leaders year, with employees attending a range of example of this skills transfer is Richard organisation, with our WorkCover premium Hudson, who started his career as a keeper, rate being reduced by one per cent over the future. This year we have developed program from the Centre for Sustainability significant conferences on sustainability, Leadership, and 2008 saw the implementation animal husbandry, amphibian management, then moving into an educator role before past three years. new programs to support the of a Zoos Victoria Fellowship program. conservation and specialist gardening, becoming the Wildlife Supervisor of the skills training and leadership that The scheme aims to provide experiential among others. Animal Training Team within the Life Sciences Department at Healesville Sanctuary. will enable us to achieve our future vision.

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Bringing students, teachers and Award-winning programs Vet 4 a day facing wildlife and the environment, focusing More schools also joined our Orang-utan Friends of the ZooS communities together to be inspired One of our key offerings to communities Another very popular and award-winning on the actions they can take in everyday life Browse Plantation Project, to grow and One of the most positive things our and individuals is the opportunity to connect program is Healesville Sanctuary’s ‘Vet 4 a to make a difference. harvest browse plants for Melbourne Zoo’s community supporters can do is join Friends and to act is the purpose behind with wildlife from Australia and overseas, Day’ program, which places students among Healesville’s unique indigenous links orang-utans. Students from participating of the Zoos (FOTZ) – the organisation has the award-winning Zoos Victoria and to act for the future of animals and the vets at the Australian Wildlife Health also provided the perfect platform for our schools returned to the zoo during the year more than 68,000 members who champion education programs. Supported the environment. Our success has been Centre to explore real-life wildlife disease and teacher professional development program to deliver the browse and observe first- our work in animal conservation. There hand how our orang-utans put these leafy by our major education partners, demonstrated again in 2008 with Zoos Victoria health problems. ‘I learned more about the Indigenous Cultural Perspectives, which are special events held regularly for FOTZ winning the ARAZPA Award for Educational work of a zoo vet and what other jobs you can promotes care of our environment modelled branches to use in their daily activities. members, who also receive unlimited free DEECD and CECV, this year Excellence for the fourth consecutive year, get into with animals and pathways of getting on traditional indigenous understandings. The Investing In Nesting project empowered entry to the three Zoos Victoria properties. more than 150,000 people took with Werribee Open Range Zoo’s Conservation there,’ said one of the satisfied participants. students to make a difference to habitat for We appreciate the wonderful contribution of Connections program. This links Australian Beyond zoo boundaries part in enjoyable, varied and hollow-dwelling species such as Sugar Gliders, our volunteers to Zoos Victoria – around 700 Getting better all the time Our new Stewards 4 Sustainability program students with Zimbabwean schools adjacent as more schools built and installed nest boxes. volunteers gave more than 73,000 hours and experiential activities. We’ve worked hard to strengthen our schools was also piloted in several schools this year. to important wildlife areas, working to reduce undertook a wide range of activities in and programs by making them more experiential The program gives schools the tools and As part of our longstanding collaboration with human impact on the environment. out of zoo hours this year. and student-centred, and by offering an skills to make improvements to biodiversity the Royal Children’s Hospital, Zoos Victoria ongoing experience, so that students can in their school grounds through delivery of educators continued to contribute to their continue to make a difference long after their teacher professional development programs. in-house television program Going Nuts with visit has ended. For example, Our Sunburnt We also partnered with Pearson Education to Macadamia, which enhances the lives of Country engaged people with the issues publish the magazine Sustainability. sick children. [18/19] ZOOS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2007/2008 Possum is another alpine dweller that Water wise working hibernates under snow and requires at Efficient use of water is at the heart of least 70-100cm of snow cover in winter. The sustainability practice, and we are at the Spot-tailed Quoll lives in a range of woodland forefront of water- wise functioning, with a habitats, but the impact of more frequent water smart garden at Werribee Open Range and widespread fires will have a major impact Zoo, a renovation of Melbourne Zoo gardens on it and many other bushland creatures. featuring more drought tolerant species, Making the right decisions and waterless urinals being introduced. We have a water recycling system already All decisions made by Zoos Victoria take into in place, and at the time of writing this account climate change, biodiversity and report Melbourne Zoo received the Award for wildlife conservation – and our journey towards Excellence in the National 2008 Savewater! environmental sustainability includes waste Awards, for its outstanding contribution to management, resource efficiency, pollution water conservation. prevention, environmentally sustainable Working together for a sustainable future development and green procurement. Waste management We are already working towards reducing Current projects include organics recycling As leaders of wildlife conservation Climate change threat our ecological footprint in many ways, aiming at Healesville Sanctuary and Melbourne Zoo, biodiesel (derived from recycled oils and animal care, zoos are in a unique Climate change threatens habitats in to achieve a carbon neutral organisation many ways. Less rain, less snow in winter, by 2012. Part of this involves ecologically and non-food grade oils) trials at Melbourne position to showcase sustainability. and more bushfires are just three of the sustainable development principles in all Zoo, plastics waste recycling across all three We have the opportunity of being measurable changes endangering Australian activities, displays, and structures developed campuses, and green office and workplace species. Corroborree Frogs live in the across all Zoos Victoria sites. programs across the three zoos, including in the forefront of environmental green procurement programs. awareness and inspiring our visitors sub-alpine areas (above 1300 metres) in Kosciuszko National Park, hibernating Zoos Victoria aims to lead by example, to take positive action to conserve under snow in winter. Their survival depends showing visitors how to live more sustainably, wildlife and the natural world. on rainfall in the summer months to flush to protect wildlife and the environment for tadpoles into ponds. The Mountain Pygmy- future generations.

[20/21] ZOOS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2007/2008 The skills and experience of Tenkile conservation Mountain Pygmy Possum specialists at Zoos Victoria is put The Tenkile Conservation Program in the We received a long-term commitment Torricelli Mountains of Papua New Guinea from the Department of Sustainability and to practical use in collaborative continues to deliver outstanding results, with Environment, Biodiversity and Ecosystem conservation programs with our research data showing a 50 per cent increase Services to fully fund the captive breeding international and local partners. in the Tenkile population from 2004-06. program for the Mountain Pygmy-possum The major goal of our international In this remote area, tree kangaroos were ‘Burramys parvus’, an Endangered species traditionally hunted for dietary protein, but that hibernates under snow in the Australian partnerships is biodiversity by introducing alternate sources of food and Alps. Special temperature controlled ‘Possum conservation across habitats and working cooperatively with the local people Rooms’ that replicate the near-freezing ecosystems, using iconic species we are pleased to report that 21 new villages conditions below the snow are now complete, have joined the program and extended and the captive possums have just entered as flagships to help achieve these hunting moratoria to 2010. Integrating their second hibernation at the Sanctuary. wider outcomes. wildlife conservation and social development Conservation across borders Northern Rangelands Trust is a crucial element, with the European Union funding a major health and hygiene During the year Zoos Victoria formed a new component of this award-winning project. in situ conservation partnership with the The long-term goal for the program is Northern Rangelands Trust - an umbrella biodiversity protection across the entire organisation facilitating the development and Torricelli Mountains, built around a core growth of community conservancies across Conservation Area of 75,000ha. more than 500,000ha of grasslands habitats in northern Kenya. Sustainable management Sumatran Elephant habitats of the area’s natural resources is the Trust’s In one of the most important remaining overriding goal and the focus of our support forests in Sumatra, the Gunung Leuser is the 45,000ha Melako Conservancy. This is a National Park, Fauna and Flora International major long-term partnership for Zoos Victoria have worked closely with local communities and will provide many great opportunities to create an integrated program that for skills transfer, community support and addresses the main threats of logging, education programs both here and in Kenya. poaching and land encroachment by illegal settlers. The Asian Elephant is the program’s flagship species, although broad habitat protection will benefit a wide range of other species, including Sumatran Orang-utans and Tigers. Zoos Victoria has supported this program since 2002 and our staff continue to provide community education and training, and strategic program advice. A rigorous study of elephant populations in the region will reveal the true situation, but wildlife is clearly starting to return to the area. Red = Conservation Programs: Tenkile Conservation Program, Blue = Species Management/ Koala Papua New Guinea Eastern Barred Bandicoot Breeding Programs: Plains Zebra Sumatran Elephant Conservation Helmeted Honeyeater Lord Howe Island Stick Insect Snow Leopard Program Orange-bellied Parrot Aldabra Giant tortoise Orang-utan Cardamom Mountains Wildlife Star Tortoise Sunshine Diuris Orchid Sanctuaries Cotton-top Tamarin Mountain Pygmy Possum and Kouprey Express, Cambodia Fijian Iguanas Tasmanian Devil Spotted Tree Frog Philippine Crocodile Conservation Broad-headed Snake Ring-tailed Lemur Program Southern Corroborree Frog Rose-crowned Fruit Dove Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur Northern Rangelands Trust, Kenya Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby Swift Parrot Western Lowland Gorilla Tasmanian Devil Regent Honeyeater African Wild Dog Giraffe

[24/25] ZOOS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2007/2008 including the University of Melbourne, In addition, the cause and significance of a Challenges of captive breeding Deakin University, Arthur Rylah Institute for hair loss (alopecia) syndrome observed in Captive breeding and reintroducing species Environmental Research, and the Department Australian Fur Seals is being investigated. may sound fairly straightforward, but of Sustainability and Environment. These The project has also resulted in the formation there may be significant differences in collaborative partnerships are vital to our of collaborative research links with university, the ways captive-bred animals perform research potential. government and private organisations compared to their wild counterparts. This One of our current projects is assessing the including Deakin University, Phillip Island is due to inbreeding and a potential loss of impacts of introduced predators, land use, Nature Parks, the Department of Primary ‘fitness’ for the wild, a result of the captive and climate on individuals, populations and Industries and the Melbourne Veterinary breeding process. Referral Centre. communities of native animals in the lowland We aim to determine if there is a point forests of Eastern Victoria. Spotted Tree Frog at which captive-bred animals become Australian Fur Seals The threatened Spotted Tree Frog is under sufficiently inbred or maladapted to their native environment that they are unable Melbourne Zoo veterinarian Dr Michael Lynch threat – both as tadpoles, which are eaten by Improving care through understanding to aid population recovery. This may occur is leading a research project investigating introduced trout, and as frogs from a fungal after a certain number of generations, for the health of wild seals along the Victorian disease called chytridiomycosis, which is example, because captive breeding tends to coast. Most studies of seal disease have decimating frog populations across the globe. decrease the natural selection criteria that been carried out in the northern hemisphere, Our research project is assessing the impact are useful in the wild, such as reaction to so data is needed on the presence and on the future of the Spotted Tree Frog, which predation. We also plan to develop husbandry prevalence of diseases affecting the local lives in mountain streams in Victoria. This techniques that will maintain individual species. Blood samples are being analysed research will benefit amphibian conservation fitness and improve population recovery. to document the presence of antibodies across many species. to significant bacteria and viruses, and post-mortem investigations are used to describe the impact of identified pathogens.

We aim to improve animal care, How we work manage our natural assets, and Zoos Victoria is currently supporting many research projects to assess biodiversity contribute to conservation through conservation, wildlife management, and a range of diverse research projects animal health issues relating to native that translate into action for wildlife animals and their populations across Victoria. welfare and inform our education The research teams are made up of Zoos programs. Victoria staff, collaborating scientists, and students undertaking post-graduate study at Honours, Masters or PhD levels. Funding for this research is provided by Zoos Victoria and various granting bodies, with our partners

[26/27] ZOOS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2007/2008 Raising support Zoos Victoria believes in the value Aligning DONORS with projects International year of the frog RACV Wildlife Connect Philanthropy in action of animals as individuals, as The Zoos Victoria Foundation is the internal In response to the global amphibian extinction During the past year Zoos Victoria, together A number of philanthropic foundations for Zoos Victoria fundraising arm of Zoos Victoria, and we crisis, in part due to the chytrid fungus that is with major partner RACV and three wildlife continue to support Zoos Victoria’s representatives of their respective align individual, foundation, and corporate wiping out frog populations across the globe, carer organisations – Help for Wildlife, conservation programs, including the Merrin species, and for their roles in dollar donations with critical on-site, national the World Association of Zoos and Aquaria Wildlife Victoria and the Wildlife Rescue & Foundation funding to support breeding ecosystems. This passion is and international projects that save wildlife, has declared 2008 as the ‘International Year Information Network – celebrated the second success of the Helmeted Honeyeaters at contagious and many zoo visitors are instill a conservation ethic, and educate of the Frog’. The Zoos Victoria Foundation year of the 13 11 11 Wildlife Connect Service. Healesville Sanctuary, and the Yulgilbar communities about our natural world. has committed to raising funds in support of The service responds to calls to assist wildlife Foundation’s support for the inaugural Zoos inspired to help support the animal the Amphibian Ark program. As part of this found injured on Victorian roads. A special Victoria Lecture. THE ZOOS VICTORIA FOUNDATION BOARD welfare and conservation initiatives initiative we have partnered with ‘Go Natural’, ‘Wildlife Connect’ stand at the 2007 Royal The Zoos Victoria Foundation has an Advisory If you would like to donate to the Zoos that we are proudly involved with. a food company that is producing delicious Melbourne Show won ‘Best Display’ for its Victoria Foundation please call 03 9285 9308. Board. The Chairman is Sid Myer and Board premium organic chocolate frogs – with a engaging, interactive and vibrant messaging. Members are Andrew Fairley, Janet Whiting, percentage of each sale going towards frog Rilka Warbanoff, Steven Munchenburg, and conservation. Tina McMeckan. [28/29] ZOOS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2007/2008 [30/31] ZOOSVICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT2007/2008 Sir Andrew &LadyFairley Foundation. with HoldingRedlich.HeisChairmanofthe over thirty years, and is currently a Consultant has practised asaSpecialist Equitylawyer for also ontheCouncilofDeakinUniversity. He the International Ecotourism Society. Heis Board memberofEcotourism Australia and Coordinating CouncilinVictoria. Heisa is currently theChairofAlpineResorts tourism over more thantwenty years and Mr Fairley hasabackground in sustainable Appointed to theBoard asChairinApril2007. Chair LLB, FAICD Mr Andrew EJ Fairley government sector. of theYear award for thecommunity and received theVictoria Telstra Businesswoman Bulldogs Football Club.In2003MsHamilton Centre Trust, Seaworks, andtheWestern Victoria Women’s Trust, Victorian State Sports Zoos Victoria. SheisamemberoftheQueen positions withMuseumsVictoria aswell as a consultant. Previously sheheldsenior the Earthwatch Institute andworks as Hamilton istheeducator/coordinator of Appointed to theBoard inApril2007.Ms BSc(Ed) Ms Gaye Hamilton Girls’ Grammar School. member ofCraft Victoria andCamberwell Girls’ College. Previously, Irene wasaboard of State Trustees Limited andMelbourne education sector. Irene isalsoontheBoards executive appointmentswithinthehigher in hercareer, holdinganumberofsenior University andhashadextensive experience Vice-Chancellor (Development) atDeakin in May2008.Irene iscurrently thePro Appointed to theBoard asDeputyChair BSc, PhD,DipEd,GradDip Admin Dr Irene Irvine

ANDREW FAIRLEY scholarly works. books, numerous bookchapters, andother reviewed scientificpublications, several medicine andtheauthorofover 150peer- He isaregistered specialist inequine joining theUniversity ofMelbournein2007. Medicine atOSU,risingto professor, before faculty memberintheCollege ofVeterinary at theOhioState University. Kennethwasa University ofWisconsin-Madison, andaPhD in large animalinternal medicineatthe completed anadvanced training program After several years inpractice inVictoria, he Science attheUniversity ofMelbourne. Kenneth isDeanoftheFaculty ofVeterinary graduate oftheMelbourne Veterinary School, Appointed to theBoard inMay,2008.A BVSc (Hons),MS,PhD,DACVIM Dr KennethWilliamHinchcliff risk advisoryservices practice area. of theAsiaPacific leadership team for the Management Committee andamember National Executive Committee, Risk JoAnne isalsoamemberofthefirm’s 55 partners andover 700staff nationally. services to KPMG’s clients,apractice of provides abroad range ofriskadvisory the firm.Shenow leads thepractice which corporate recovery andconsulting areas of JoAnne hashadexperience intheaudit, Victorian Government services practice. practice andLeadPartner ofKPMG’s Partner, KPMGRiskAdvisoryServices Reappointed in2007.NationalManaging Appointed to theBoard inOctober 2004. BComm, BLLB(Hons) Ms JoAnneStephenson

IRENE IRVINE

JOANNE STEPHENSON

PRUDENCE SANDERSON

WILLIAM HINCHCLIFF to benefitVictoria’s richbiodiversity. staff delivering policy, programs andresearch Environment inOctober 2007,managing 160 Services, DepartmentofSustainability and Director Biodiversity andEcosystem Kimberley wasappointed Executive communications andinfrastructure. delivery ofHR,ICT, finance, governance, strategy development andservice role thatincludedbusiness and corporate Director Business Strategy andServices, a management before beingappointed as on policyandprogram development and progressed through a range ofroles focused Resources andEnvironment in1999.She before joiningtheDepartmentofNatural Kimberley practiced asavet for sixyears Appointed to theBoard inApril2008. BVSc (Hons),MBA Ms Kimberley Dripps Management PtyLtd. VicUrban PruwasCEOofMonashProperty and CityofWhitehorse. Immediately priorto in local government withCityofMelbourne for Federation Square. Shehasalsoserved Manager ofDevelopment andOperations Manager for theMelbourneMuseumand infrastructure projects includingDesign Pru heldseniorpositionsdelivering major After graduating withhonours inarchitecture, sustainable urbandevelopment authority. the CEOofVictorian State Government’s Reappointed to theBoard inMay2005.Pruis AICD BArch (Hons),Grad DipArch Cons,DipCD Ms Prudence Sanderson

NICHOLAS WHITBY

KIMBERLEY DRIPPS operations andgovernment. and theinteraction between commercial a goodunderstanding ofthetourism sector Through theseactivitiesNickhasdeveloped lift operations, hospitality andretail assets. assets includingproperty development, ski responsibility for arange ofbusiness and based onMountBuller inVictoria. Nick has Mt Buller managingtheirrange ofassets is ChiefExecutive Officer, Grollo Group Reappointed to theBoard inMay2005.Nick BBus Mr NicholasWhitby and theIndustrial RelationsCommission. were spentintheAustralian Taxation Office Workers), andMary’s early working years Packers Union (now the NationalUnionof with theformer Federated Storemen and Prior to entering Parliament, Maryworked period. developments inthethree zoosover that to secure fundingfor anumberofmajor Werribee OpenRangeZooandZoosVictoria 1996-2006. Maryworked closely with the Victoria’s zoosastheMemberfor Werribee, developed heraffection for andinterest in Appointed to theBoard inMay2008.Mary BArts Ms MaryGillett

GAYE HAMILTON

MARY GILLETT Zoos Victoria Foundation During the past year Zoos Major partners Manildra Group Education partners The Zoos Victoria Foundation is Victoria, together with major Cadbury Schweppes Mattioli Brothers Department of Education and Early Childhood Development the internal fundraising arm of partner RACV and the three Delaware North Catering Mega Enterprises Catholic Education Commission Victoria Zoos Victoria. wildlife carer organisations Australia Melbourne Market Authority Individual supporters We align individual, foundation – Help for Wildlife, Wildlife Friends of the Zoos (FOTZ) Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Alan and Lorna Hamilton and corporate dollars with Victoria, and the Wildlife Rescue Melbourne Water Centre Christine Milton critical on-site, national and and Information Network Nestle Peters Melton Toyota Haydn Tracy international projects that save – celebrated the second RACV Metler Toldeo Joe Calleja year of the 13 11 11 Wildlife Murray Goulburn wildlife, instil a conservation Media partners Ron Melody Connect Service. The service National Foods Limited ethic, and educate communities Herald Weekly Times continues to respond to calls Network Ten Trusts & Foundations about our natural world. Network Ten to assist wildlife found injured Northern Metropolitan Institute ANZ Trustees 3AW Zoos Victoria believes in the on Victorian roads. A special of Technology HGK Foundation value of animals as individuals, ‘Wildlife Connect’ stand at the Community partners Organic Recyclers McGregor West as species, and as a collective 2007 Royal Melbourne Show won Appetite Foods Orica Australia Merrin Foundation ecosystem. This passion is ‘Best Display’ for its engaging Arbonet Pacia Sid and Fiona Myer Family Foundation contagious and many zoo visitors interactives and vibrant Arborco Parchem Construction Sir Colin and Lady Mackenzie Trust are inspired to help support the messaging. Arnold Bloch Leibler Pfizer Animal Health Snowee Nominees animal welfare and conservation Axiom Australia Pilkington Glass State Trustees initiatives that we are proud to A number of philanthropic The Cybec Foundation Foundations continue to support CCD Animal Health Rainbird Australia be involved with. Cheetham Salt RMIT The George Castan Family Charitable Trust Zoos Victoria’s conservation The Merle Carroll Assistance Fund In response to the global programs including the Merrin CIBA Specialty Chemicals Royal Botanic Gardens amphibian extinction crisis, City West Water RUCC Pty Ltd The Sidney Myer Fund Foundation that has provided Yulgilbar Foundation including the deadly chitrid funds to support breeding Cleanaway Specialised Road Maintenance fungus that is wiping out frog success of the Helmeted Cleanevent Werribee Bequests populations across the globe, Honeyeaters at Healesville Colonial Weighing Australia Spectrum Distributors The Estate of David Schokman 2008 has been declared the Sanctuary and the Yulgilbar Construction Plywood Sales Stopline The Estate of Evelyn Newton ‘International Year of the Frog’. Foundation that is supporting Ridley Agri Products Suzuki Australia The Estate of Maria Pauw The Zoos Victoria Foundation the inaugural Zoos Victoria Emerson Climate Technologies Taylor Bros Contracting has committed to raising funds Lecture. Established Tree Transplanters The Press Club restaurant in support of the Amphibian Ark Filtex Filters Tip Top Bakeries program. As part of this initiative Folk & Co. Tree Logic we have partnered with ‘Go Freehills Ultrahawke Natural’, a food company that Garfield Sands Uncle Bens is producing delicious premium Gribbles University of Melbourne, organic chocolate frogs – with Grow Better Grounds and Gardens a proceed of each sale going Husqvarna Department towards frog conservation. JetPets & Shaun Aisen VCAH Burnley College Kefford Corporation Victoria University Mailguard Villa and Hut Major Meats Village Roadshow Virbac Visy Recycling Werribee Mercy Hospital Western Plans Flora

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The Primary Science Emma’s alpine journal. conference of the Wildlife Disease Eyre, S, Cocks, L and differences in the spatial ecology Management Priorities Romer’s Tree Frog in Hong Journal of the Science Teachers’ Let’s Find Out, 24 (3), pp 6–8 Association. pp.79 Meikle, W (2007) Exotic Mammal Kong SAR, China. Reintroduction Association of Victoria. Volume of immature Komodo Dragons. Workshop, Taronga TAG Action Plan 2007–2008: Case Studies, IUCN/SSC 24. No 3. pp. 9–10 Journal of Zoology 274: 107–115 Young, LJ, Booth, RJ, Harrison Lewis, D (2007) Management Zoo (ARAZPA, Sydney NSW) GA and Holz, PH 2008 of western lowland gorillas Primates, Carnivores, Reintroduction Specialist Group, Hamann, M, Jessop, TS, Jessop, T and Imansyah J 2008. Gillespie, GR Banks, C and Generation of reactive oxygen at Melbourne Zoo. Proc. Miscellaneous Exotics, Abu Dhabi Schauble, C Varanus komodoensis Parasites. Traher, R (2007) ARAZPA (2007) Profiles of responses by monotreme International Gorilla Workshop, Artiodactyls, Perissodactyls Scheelings, TF Herpetological Review. 39 (1): Amphibian Action Plan. Report (2007) Diseases plasma steroids and metabolic and marsupial granulocytes. Orlando, Florida, 2007 & Proboscids, compiled by 96–97 for the Australian Regional and disorders of Australian indicators during nest Comparative Clinical Pathology R Wilkins and A Everaardt Mansergh, I, Heinze, D, West, Associations of Zoos and pythons. In: Keeping and emergence and natal dispersal Jessop, TS, Sahu A and 17: 29–34 (ARAZPA, Sydney NSW) M and Mitrovski, P (2007) Aquaria. Zoos Victoria, Elliot Ave, breeding Australian pythons, Ed. in Hatchling green turtles. Opat D 2008 Varanus Conference Proceedings Burramys (Mountain Pygmy- Parkville Victoria Embury, A (2008) Captive Mike Swan, pp. 44–53 Journal of Experimental Marine komodoensis Occurence. Baker, RT (2008) Wild about possum) – Australian alpine Management Plan for Cotton- Biology and Ecology 353:13–21 Herpetological Review. 39 (1): Mckelson, J (2007) Indonesian Journal Articles technology-innovations in “icon”. Eco-tourism Australia top Tamarin, Saguinus Oedipus Banks, CB Honan, P 95–96 Conservation Management (2007) Australia (2008) Notes on the wildlife health. Proc World Small National Conference 2007 (ARAZPA, Sydney NSW) Practices and the Australian support tree kangaroo biology, captive management Kakiyama, G, Tamegai, H, Iida, Animal Veterinary Association Holz, P McMeekin Bonnie, McCracken Zoo Industry. International (2007) Monotremes. conservation in Papua New and conservation status of T, Mitamura, K, Ikegawa, S, Conference. Sydney 2008 Helen, Lynch Michael, Bodley Specialised Skills Institute, In: Zoo Animal and Wildlife Guinea. 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[34/35] ZOOS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2007/2008 ZOOS VICTORIA OVERSEAS ORGANISATIONAL CHART TRAVEL

Employee Department Reason Country Date Travel

Dr Graeme Gillespie Corporate To attend the 62nd Annual Conference of World Hungary 26-30 Aug Zoo Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) in 2007 Budapest, Hungary.

Matt Vincent MZ Director Attend meeting in China to draft cooperative agreement China 9-15 Oct 2007 between Victorian Government and Beijing Zoo. John Wills Chief Executive Officer Chris Bank WC&S Attend meeting in China to draft cooperative agreement China 9-15 Oct 2007 between Victorian Government and Beijing Zoo. Katie Pahlow WORZ D&L Attend Asian Zoo Educators’ Conference and present Singapore 6-10 Sep 2007 paper “Empowering Communities to Connect, Understand and Act for a Sustainable Future”.

Fleur Butcher MZ Animal To attend Orang-utan husbandry workshop being USA 15-22 Oct Division hosted by Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. 2007 Matt Vincent Graeme Gillespie Lawrence Tai Jessica McKelson MZ Animal Work with FFI on the Sumatran Elephant Conservation Indonesia 13 Nov to Director MZ Operations Director Wildlife Chief Financial Officer Division Program. 12 Dec 2007 & Life Sciences Conservation & Science Nola Cuddy M&BD To represent Zoos Victoria at the Tourism Victoria Road Japan & 21-28 Feb Show to Japan & Korea. Korea 2008

Jenny Gray Katie Pahlow Lovonne Hunter Nola Cuddy M&BD To represent Zoos Victoria at the Tourism Victoria Road China & 6-10Apr 2008 Director Werribee Zoo Director Experiences Director Human Resources Show to China and Taiwan. Taiwan & Learning Raelene Hobbs MZ Keeper Attend AZA Amphibian Biology and Management USA 12-26 Apr Course at Toledo Zoo and also to visit the National 2008 Aquarium in Baltimore.

John Gibbons Kylie Whittard (mat leave) Dr Graeme Gillespie WC&S To attend Amphibian Conservation Workshop in Malaysia 14-18 Jan Director Healesville Amanda Chase (acting) Kuala Lumpur. 2008 Sanctuary Director Marketing Dr Graeme Gillespie Corporate To participate in the Operation Wallacea biodiversity Indonesia 17 Jun to & Business Development conservation research program in Sulawesi, Indonesia. 28Jul 2007 Jessica McKelson MZ Keeping Visit Nyaru Menteng Orang-utan Rehabilitation and Indonesia 6 Apr to reintroduction Centre. 8 May 2008 Laura Maloney Director Zoos Victoria Fiona Lacovangelo MZ Keeping Visit Nyaru Menteng Orang-utan Rehabilitation and 26 Feb to Foundation reintroduction Centre. 23 Mar 2008 Fleur Butcher MZ Keeping Visit Nyaru Menteng Orang-utan Rehabilitation and 24 Jun to 22 reintroduction Centre. Jul 2008 Gary Smyth MZ Keeping Visit Nyaru Menteng Orang-utan Rehabilitation and 22 Jun to 24 reintroduction Centre. Jul 2008 Andrea Edwards MZ Keeping Travel to Congo DRC for a 12 month secondment to the Africa 13 Apr 2008 Lwiro Primate sanctuary as Operations Manager. to 7 Apr 2009 Chris Banks WC&S Visit priority conservation programs supported by Indonesia, 1-18 May the Board in Sumatra and Cambodia. Also to finalise Cambodia 2008 agreement with Beijing Zoo. and China

Matt Wills MZ Keeping Accept a secondment assisting with the management Cambodia 10 May to of Free the Bears at Phom Tamao Wildlife Centre. Jul 2008 Marcia Salverson MZ Keeping Attend training run by AZA - “Managing Enrichment USA 26 Oct to and Training programs” at Wheeling West, Virginia. 2 Nov 2008

[36/37] ZOOS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2007/2008 FINANCIAL ORIGIN OF VISITORS – ZOOS VICTORIA SNAPSHOT

REGIONAL VICTORIA 12%

Metropolitan Melbourne 68% INTERSTATE 8%

Financial Summary OVERSEAS 12% 2007-08 2006-07 2005-06 2004-05 2003-04 Recurrent Parks and Reserve Trust Fund 1 9,313 9,086 10,364 10,148 9,559 Revenue Zoo Activities 35,372 34,113 30,905 30,108 29,220 Total Income 44,685 43,199 41,269 40,256 38,779 Total Depreciation 5,944 4,301 3,583 3,371 2,897 Total Operating Expenses 38,940 39,353 36,779 34,452 33,221 Total Expenses 44,884 43,654 40,362 37,823 36,118 Net Result for the period (199) (455) 907 2,433 2,661 Assets, Liabilities and Equity Total Assets 213,728 182,763 176,970 156,767 140,801 Total Liabilities 9,043 9,489 10,894 9,235 7,702 Total Equity 204,685 173,274 166,076 147,532 133,099 Capital Contributions Capital Grants Received 2 10,555 2,000 16,000 12,000 4,000

MAJOR CHANGES OR FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE ADMISSION CHARGES There were no major factors affecting the performance during the year. Zoos Victoria 2007-08 2006-07 2005-06 Adult $23.00 $22.00 $21.00 SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE FINANCIAL POSITIONS DURING THE YEAR. Child $11.50 $11.00 $10.50 Increased in capital grant were due to the State Government’s contribution to the Seal Exhibit (Wild Seas) Development at Melbourne Zoo. Concession $17.30 $16.50 $15.80 Visitor Numbers Family $52.40 $52.40 $51.10 Details Melbourne Healesville Werribee Total ‘000 ‘000 ‘000 ‘000 Zoo General Visitation 970 301 285 1,556 After Hours Catering Function Visitation 37 1 8 46 Total Visitations including catering Guests 2007-08 1,007 302 293 1,602 Total Visitations including catering Guests 2006-07 1,068 306 285 1,659

1 Parks and Reserves Trust Fund used for supporting the operations of the zoos 2 Capital Contribution by State Government is treated as Equity

[38/39] ZOOS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2007/2008 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Board members No of No of Comments meetings meetings AND OTHER DISCLOSURE eligible attended to attend Andrew Fairley 10 10 Appointed as Chair 17/04/07 JoAnne Stephenson 10 7 Reappointed 17/04/07 Gaye Hamilton 10 9 Appointed 17/04/07 Pru Sanderson 8 7 Reappointed 21/05/08 Nick Whitby 8 8 Reappointed 21/05/08 Kimberley Dripps 2 2 Appointed 30/04/08 Dr Kenneth Hinchcliff 1 0 Appointed 21/05/08 Mary Gillett 1 1 Appointed 21/05/08 Dr Irene Irvine 1 1 Appointed 21/05/08 Andrew Vizard 8 8 Term ends 29/04/08 BOARD COMMITTEES The Board has established a number of Dione Gilmour 8 8 Term ends 29/04/08 Committees which oversee the Robert Kirby 3 0 Resigned 30/10/07 Governance and Compliance requirements of the Zoological Parks and Gardens Board. Ian Miles 6 4 Resigned 04/03/08 These Committees are:

MANNER OF ESTABLISHMENT During the reporting period the Board was * to provide consultancy and advice REMUNERATION AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AND POWERS OF THE BOARD responsible to the Hon. John Thwaites, to the public on zoological matters Minister for Water, Environment and Climate Members Date The main responsibilities of the Committee are: The Zoological Gardens Act 1936 was * to provide services and facilities for visitors (if not full year) enacted on December 14, 1936 and the Change, 1st July 2007 to 29th July 2007, to the zoological parks and managed land Zoological Board of Victoria was established The Hon. John Brumby, Minister for Water, Andrew Fairley Full Year The Committee’s terms of Reference are to advise, monitor and make * to carry out any other functions in 1937 as a Statutory Authority. Environment and Climate Change, 30th July recommendations to the Board of Directors in discharging responsibilities in relation 2007 to 2nd August 2007, and The Hon. conferred on it by this or any other Act Gaye Hamilton 1st July 2007 to 29/04/08 to the development of executive remuneration and overarching industrial relations The Board assumed responsibility for the Gavin Jennings, Minister for Environment policies and guidelines and governance matters including Board functioning, Kimberley Dripps 30/04/08 to 30/6/08 management of the Melbourne Zoological and Climate Change, 3rd August 2007 to Duties reserved for the Board include: nominations to Board positions and strategic risk management and other matters Gardens from the Zoological Society, which 30th June 2008. * Approval of strategic direction and vision Dr Irene Irvine 30/04/08 to 30/6/08 referred to it by the Board. had been founded on October 6, 1857. Setting appropriate Board policies providing Werribee Zoo, now known as Werribee OBJECTIVES AND * Open Range Zoo, was established by the strategic, ethical and operational guidance FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD The main responsibilities of the Board in December 1975 and opened to the Approval of annual corporate AUDIT AND RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE The functions of the Board, as set out * committee are: public on September 3, 1983. On June 27, and business plans Board Members in the Act, are: 1978 the Victorian Government placed * To review the quality of statutory financial * Approval of annual financial reports The Audit and Risk Management Committee consists of the following members: Healesville Sanctuary (The Sir Colin * to conserve, protect, manage and improve reporting and support the Board in making Mackenzie Zoological Park, established in the zoological parks and managed land and * Reviewing risks, governance Names Status Date (if not full year) informed decisions regarding accounting the zoological collections and internal controls 1934) under the management of the JoAnne Stephenson (Chair) Board Member Full Year practices and disclosure. Zoological Board. to promote and increase public enjoyment of Reporting to the Minister * * M Gillett Board Member 11/06/08 to 30/06/08 * To review the quality of management financial The Board’s name changed to the Zoological the zoological collections and the zoological reporting and support the Board in making Parks and Gardens Board on the enactment parks and managed land Other functions of the board include: Dr K Hinchcliff Board Member 11/06/08 to 30/06/08 informed decisions regarding corporate and of the Zoological Parks and Gardens Act business plans and forecasting. * to increase public knowledge and awareness * Establishing a Code of Conduct to guide N Whitby Board Member 01/07/07 to 29/04/08 1995 (The Act) which was passed through Board members, executive officers and of the zoological collections and the P Sanderson Board Member 01/07/07 to 29/04/08 * To review the financial management of the the Legislative Council in December 1995. zoological parks through exhibition of the the staff of Zoos Victoria capital development program. zoological collections, publications, S Cowell Independent Full Year Zoos Victoria is the trading name for the * Assuming ongoing development of the To review the effectiveness of internal educational programs, advisory services H Thornton Independent Full Year * organisation managed by the Board strategic, business and actions plans and controls and financial risk management and other activities comprising the three zoo campuses and its key initiatives and strategies ~designed to R Perry (Internal Auditor) Independent 01/07/07 to 24/10/07 procedures. full spectrum of activities. The Powers of to carry out and promote zoological research, provide valuable growth and successful * P Moloney (Internal Auditor) Independent 24/10/07 to 30/06/08 To review the appointment, scope, findings the Board are enshrined in Sections 11 and the conservation of wildlife and its natural corporate renewal * 12 of The Act which principally provide for L Tai (Management Representative) Management and independence of the internal and external habitats and the maintenance of biodiversity Monitoring the appropriateness of financial the Board to exercise its authority to do * audits. to advise the Minister on matters relating to reporting and internal controls anything necessary or convenient to enable * To monitor regulatory, legal and internal the Board’s functions or powers or on any * it to carry out its function. * Monitoring the implementation of budgets control compliance. other matter referred to by the Minister by management and progress against budget via the establishment and reporting of both * To review and assist the development of financial and non-financial performance strategies for key financial areas. indicators

[40/41] ZOOS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2007/2008 NATURE AND RANGE OF SERVICES WORKFORCE DATA FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ATTESTATION ON COMPLIANCE WITH THE AUSTRALIAN/NEW ZEALAND The nature and range of services are contained in the main body of the annual report. The Freedom of Information Act 1982 Details 2007-08 2006-07 RISK MANAGEMENT STANDARD This includes the operations of the zoos (Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary and allows the public a right of access to Werribee Open Range Zoo), engaging communities, sustainability, conservation programs Total Staff 489 443 documents held by the Board. We certify that the Zoological Parks and and research activities. Gardens Board has: Gender All responses were prepared within the statutory reporting period of 45 days. (a) a risk management process in place; and OBJECTIVES AND PERFORMANCE Male 217 204 (b) over the 12 month period identified key risks associated with the business. Goals Objectives Performance Female 272 239 Details 2007-08 2006-07 The Board is continuing to reassess and Provide outstanding animal care. Maintain best practice in animal care. Approximately 1.6 million visitors Increase in staff due to an increase Access granted 2 1 review the action plan for managing the key in the number of casuals to service in part Maintain our physical assets. Building and maintaining a sustainable visited the three zoos. risks through the development of a process weekend demand. that will allow regular discussion, feedback Use horticulture to compliment and animal/ plant collections. Visitor satisfaction measured by the net promoter score ranges from 41% Access denied 0 0 and review throughout the year. enhance the experience. Achieve industry accreditation EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES in full for all zoos. to 52% across the three zoos. Women continue to play a prominent Undertake and lead conservation Engage our staff and community in Zoos Victoria participates in various role within Zoos Victoria, and are well No Documents 0 0 and research programs. various conservation and research work national and international conservation represented at the executive level, middle Matters not 4 0 Provide active discovery and undertaken by the zoos. programs. Refer to the conservation management and in technical and Life finalized at life long learning. Provide a diverse range of dynamic section of this report. Sciences areas. 30th June educational programs for schools. Approximately 93%-95% surveyed Overall breakdown of Zoos Victoria Total 6 1 Engage the community to participate in understand Zoos Victoria’s involvement workforce is 56% women, 44% men. other activities and learning programs. in wildlife conservation. There is equal representation of women Jo-Anne Stephenson 154,600 students participated in in Executive positions and level 1, 2, and 3 Decision Maker Chair various educational programs across management roles. John Wills, Chief Executive Officer Audit and Risk Management Committee Zoological Parks and Gardens Board the three zoos. Recruitment and internal promotions are based FOI Officer Approximately 71% surveyed on merit and equity principles in compliance Lawrence Tai, Chief Financial Officer rated ‘learning new things about with the Public Administration Act 2004. Written request as detailed in Section 17 conservation and the environment’ of the FOI Act to be forwarded with the Wur-cum barra at Zoos Victoria as good or very good. prescribed fee to :- Wur-cum barra Strategy is a State Approximately 91% of teachers’ Government initiative for organisations to FOI Officer surveyed rated the programs as employ indigenous Australians. Zoos Victoria PO Box 74 good or very good. has a long association with the indigenous Parkville, Victoria 3052 Secure community Building a strong relationship $1.6 million in donated funds received community. A written response will be forwarded to the participation and support. with the community. from the community. The principles of Zoos Victoria’s Wur-cum applicant in accordance with the Act. Over 700 FOTZ guides and volunteers barra strategies are embedded within the Contacts donated approximately 73,000 volunteer recruitment processes to ensure indigenous Lawrence Tai hours across the three zoos. candidates are attracted and processes are FOI Officer There are 68,097 Friends non -discriminatory. Zoological Parks and Gardens Board of the Zoos members. PO Box 74 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY Parkville, Vic 3052 Develop productive workforce Retain and develop key staff. Continue to invest in the appropriate (OH&S) and work environment. training and development for staff. Telephone: (03) 9285 9488 Building a talent pool for Safety is identified as one of Zoos Victoria’s Facsimile: (03) 9285 9330 succession in all key roles. Continue to ensure that safety culture core values in the statement ‘We aspire to Email: [email protected] Zero harm and zero injuries. exists across the organisation. zero harm, zero injuries’. Detailed policies Implementing Employee performance and procedures are in place to give affect to plans across the organisation. this aspiration. All employees are accountable for individual and team safety issues which Financial sustainability. Ensure that zoos operate Paid visitation for the year 1.2 million. are identified in their position descriptions. on a sustainable model. Although its revenue covers the basic Active OH&S Committees operate at each of Ensure fair and equitable operating costs, it does not generate ZV’s campuses. Safe Operating Procedures pricing and cost recovery. sufficient revenue to cover major asset are in place for all potentially hazardous maintenance or asset renewal. duties and equipment uses; and staff are Revenue base is predominantly trained in their application. A safety award admission and therefore is subject has been established to encourage a to various economic conditions. competitive attitude to achieving ‘zero harm, zero injuries’. This should be read in conjunction with the details outlined in the various section of the annual report. Close monitoring of lost time injury statistics for measurement against best practice and establishment of safety strategies are in place. Statistics for lost time injuries are not published however can be made available under FRD 22A. [42/43] ZOOS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2007/2008 MAJOR EXTERNAL REVIEWS WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ACT 2001. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VICTORIAN COMPLIANCE WITH PECUNIARY INTEREST DISCLOSURES No major external reviews were The Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 INDUSTRY PARTICIPATION POLICY THE BUILDING ACT 1993. Board members are required to complete a carried out on Zoos Victoria in 2007/08. encourages and assists people in making In October 2003, the Victorian Parliament The Zoological Parks and Gardens Board statement of pecuniary interest including any disclosures of improper conduct by public passed the Victorian Industry Participation Victoria complies with building management relevant shareholdings during the year and SUBSEQUENT EVENTS officers and public bodies. The Act provides Policy Act 2003 which requires public bodies provisions of the Building Act 1993. The have done so. Members are also given the protection to people who make disclosures in and Departments to report on the Zoological Parks and Gardens Board Victoria opportunity to declare specific interest at the There were no matters subsequent to the accordance with the Act and establishes a implementation of the Victorian Industry ensures that all works requiring building start of each Board meeting. financial report being finalised that would system for the matters disclosed to be Participation Policy (VIPP). Departments approval have plans certified, works in significantly affect finances. investigated and rectifying action to be taken. and public bodies are required to apply VIPP progress inspected and Occupancy Permits DISCLOSURE OF EX-GRATIA PAYMENTS in all tenders over $3 million in metropolitan issued by independent Building Surveyors DISCLOSURE OF MAJOR CONTRACTS The Board does not tolerate improper There were no ex-gratia payments. conduct by employees, nor the taking of Melbourne and $1 million in regional Victoria. engaged on a local job by job basis. It also With the exception of the contract referred ensures that plans for these works are lodged reprisals against those who come forward There was one contract in excess of STATEMENT OF AVAILABILITY to below, the Department has disclosed, in with the relevant local council. to disclose such conduct. It is committed $10 million awarded in 2007-08 and the OF OTHER INFORMATION accordance with the requirements of to ensuring transparency and accountability contract met the requirements as outlined The Zoological Parks and Gardens Board Government policy and accompanying Information relevant to the headings listed in in its administrative and management in the VIPP Guidelines and the commitment Victoria requires all building practitioners guidelines, all contracts greater than $10 Financial reporting Direction 22B of the practices and supports the making of by the contract under VIPP included:- engaged on building works to be registered million dollars in value which it entered Financial Management Act 1994 is held at disclosures that reveal corrupt conduct, and maintain registration throughout the into during the year ended 30 June 2008. * Overall 70% local content; Zoos Victoria offices and is available on conduct involving a substantial course of the works. request, subject to the Freedom of Kane Construction – Seal Exhibit mismanagement of public resources, or * 40-50 people employed on the project and Information Act 1982. Development at Melbourne Zoo. conduct involving a substantial risk to public 4-8 people employed in supervisory / Building work health and safety or the environment. administrative role. There was no major building work in 2007-08. CONSULTANCIES The Board will take all reasonable steps The benefit to the Victorian economy in terms The Zoo ensures that all building projects During 2007-08 financial year, there was to protect people who make such disclosures of skill and technology transfer include:- were constructed by registered builders in one payment made to a consultant totalling accordance with approved drawings and from any detrimental action in reprisal * Transfer of skill to Zoos Victoria in area $10,000 and there were no payments for for making the disclosure. It will also afford of service operations (mechanical and specifications. The exhibits are now being individual consultancies of amounts greater natural justice to the person who is the electrical). used by the staff and public. than $100,000. subject of the disclosure. All had plans certified, works in progress * Adoption of new products, techniques and methodologies developed by others to assist inspected and Occupancy Permits issued NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICY Reporting procedures the building program, safety procedures, where required by independent Building Disclosures of improper conduct or detrimental action by the Board or its employees may In 1995, all Australian Governments building aesthetics and functions and provide Surveyors. be made to the following officers: (Federal, State and Territory) agreed to a steamless approach to construction. review and, where appropriate, reform all Maintenance Who Stopline Protected The Ombudsman existing legislative restrictions on Maintenance and improvement works are Disclosure Victoria competition. Under National Competition regularly carried out on Zoological Parks and Officer Policy, the guiding legislative principle is that Gardens Board’s buildings to ensure that they legislation, including future legislative Address Zoological Parks The Protected Disclosure The Ombudsman are maintained in a safe and serviceable proposals, should not restrict competition & Gardens Board Coordinator Victoria condition. unless it can be demonstrated that: c/o The STOPline Lawrence Tai, Level 9, 459 Conformity the benefits of the restriction to the Locked Bag 8 Protected Disclosure Collins Street * Work is continuing to ensure that all existing community as a whole outweigh the Hawthorn Vic 3122 Coordinator (North Tower) buildings conform to standards. costs; and Attention: The Zoo ZPGB Locked Bag 210 Melbourne Vic 3000 c/o The STOPline PO Parkville Vic 3052 Telephone: 9613 6222 * the objectives of the legislation can 9882 4480 Telephone: 9285 9488 Toll free: 1800 806 314 only be achieved by restricting competition. Facsimile: 9285 9330 The Board continues to comply with the requirements of the National Internet www.stopline.com.au www.ombudsman.vic.gov.au Competition Policy. Email “TheZoo” [email protected] disclosure@stopline. ombudvic@ombudsman. com.au vic.gov.au

Disclosures under the Whistleblowers Protection Act Details 2008 2007 Number Number The number and types of disclosures made to public bodies during the year: Nil Nil Any recommendations made by the Ombudsman that relate to the public body: Nil Nil

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Charter and Purpose AR FR MAKE A FRD22B Manner of establishment and the relevant Ministers 40 FRD22B Objectives, functions, powers and duties 40 FRD22B Nature and range of services provided 42 DONATION Management and structure FRD22B Organisational structure 36 Financial and other information IN SUPPORT FRD10 Disclosure index 46 FRD12A Disclosure of major contracts 44 FRD15B Executive officer disclosures 45 OF ZOOS FRD22B Operational and budgetary objectives and performance against objectives 42 FRD22B Occupational health and safety policy 43 FRD22B Five year summary of the financial results for the year 38 VICTORIA FRD22B Significant changes in financial position during the year 38 FRD22B Major changes or factors affecting performance 38 FRD22B Subsequent events 44 FRD22B Application and operation of Freedom of Information Act 1982 42 FRD22B Compliance with building and maintenance provisions of Building Act 1993 45 FRD22B Statement on National Competition Policy 44 FRD22B Application and operation of the Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 44 FRD22B Details of consultancies over $100 000 44 FRD22B Details of consultancies under $100 000 44 FRD22B Statement of availability of other information 45 FRD25 Victorian Industry Participation Policy disclosures 45 FRD29 Workforce Data disclosures 43

Financial statements required under Part 7 of the FMA SD4.2(a) Statement of recognised income and expenses 5 SD4.2(b) Operating Statement 3 SD4.2(b) Balance Sheet 4 SD4.2(b) Cash flow Statement 6

Other requirements under Standing Directions 4.2 SD4.2(c) Compliance with Australian accounting standards 7-11, 28 Surname and other authoritative pronouncements First name SD4.2(d) Rounding of amounts 11 Company/Foundation SD4.2(c) Accountable officer’s declaration 2 Address SD4.2(c) Risk Management Attestation 43 SD4.2(f) Compliance with Model Financial Report 2-26 Postcode Telephone (Daytime) Other disclosures required by FRDs in notes to the financial statements FRD11 Disclosure of ex-gratia payments 45 Mobile FRD21A Responsible person and executive officer disclosures 21-22 Email

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