2010-11
ZOOS VICTORIA
ANNUAL REPORT
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About Zoos Victoria
Our Vision and Mission
Becoming the World’s Leading
Zoo-based Conservation Organisation
Chairman’s Message
CEO’s Message
Major Highlights for 2010-11
Financial Summary
Melbourne Zoo
Healesville Sanctuary
Werribee Open Range Zoo
Wildlife Conservation and Science
Visitor and Community Development
Community Inclusiveness
Zoos Victoria Foundation
Our Sustainable Operations
Our People
Key Performance Indicators
Corporate Governance and Other Disclosure
Board Profiles
Publications
Conference Proceedings and Presentations
Our Partners and Supporters
Financial Report
ABOUT
ZOOS VICTORIA
Zoos Victoria is an important social, economic
and cultural asset for Victorians. Each of our three
great zoos – Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary
and Werribee Open Range Zoo – offer unique
and exciting wildlife and conservation experiences.
Where Our Visitors Come From
Our total collection includes more than
3,000 animals ranging from native Australian
animals to rare and threatened species.
Metropolitan
Victoria
70%
12%
7%
11%
We are one of the largest paying attractions
in Victoria, with more than 1.7 million visitors
coming to our zoos each year. More than
Regional
10 per cent of our visitors are from overseas
Victoria
with Healesville Sanctuary attracting the
highest proportion of international tourists.
Interstate
Overseas
More than 160,000 students visit a Zoos
Victoria property each year, making it one
of the largest non-classroom educators
in the State. We aim to be the leading
authority on captive animals and a major
facilitator of wildlife knowledge leading
to conservation action.
At Zoos Victoria we are internationally
recognised for our veterinary, animal
husbandry, research and horticultural
expertise. We are the only State teaching
facility (in association with the University of
Melbourne) for wildlife veterinary science.
We are continually improving our
infrastructure and building new exhibits
to meet visitor needs while providing
world-class animal care.
Our Three Zoos
Melbourne Zoo is a ‘window to the world’
of wildlife that provides an immersive animal
experience that encourages people to act
to protect and enhance the world’s wildlife
and habitats.
Healesville Sanctuary showcases the wonder
of the Australian bush and its wildlife,
incorporating aspects of Indigenous culture.
Werribee Open Range Zoo provides an open
range adventure featuring grassland animals
of Africa, North America, Asia and Australia.
Zoos Victoria’s total animal collection
Animal Type
Number of Specimens
30 June 2011
Fish
205
Amphibian
470
Reptile
526
Bird
Mammal
Total
* Not including invertebrate collection
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Friends of the Zoos Ltd
Friends of the Zoos Ltd ( FOTZ Ltd) is an
independent, non-profit organisation
established to support Zoos Victoria and
wildlife conservation.
FOTZ Ltd has been operating for 31 years
providing financial and in-kind support to
Zoos Victoria.
FOTZ Ltd provides vital non-financial support
through volunteer workers. FOTZ volunteers
are active across all Zoos Victoria properties
as guides, information officers and general
supporters for zoo visitors and staff.
Zoos Victoria thanks FOTZ for their continuing
commitment, dedication and support of
our three zoos, and for their contribution to
wildlife conservation more broadly.
Zoos Victoria
Friends of the Zoos Members
Zoos Victoria offers membership to
Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary and
Werribee Open Range Zoo. As of 1 July
2009 Zoos Victoria became responsible for
the management of membership. 2010-11
saw the implementation of a successful
Membership Business Plan which grew
membership by 15% on the previous year.
From the 1 July 2011, the Victorian
Government’s announcement of free entry
for children to Zoos Victoria properties on
weekends, Victorian public holidays and
Victorian Government schools holidays has
meant that the cost of Zoo memberships
has decreased as children are now free on
any family membership.
As of 30 June 2011, 97,000 Victorians
are Zoos Victoria Friends of the Zoos
members. Our members are keen
supporters of Zoos Victoria and enjoy
unlimited access to our zoos, discounts
at our properties and free access to
some interstate zoos. Each quarter our
members receive Zoo News, the official
membership magazine of Zoos Victoria.
How to Become a Zoos Victoria
Friends of the Zoos Member
To become a member visit
zoo.org.au/members, call 9285 9325 or
visit Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary
or Werribee Open Range Zoo.
VISION
AND MISSION
Our Vision
To be the world’s leading zoo-based conservation
organisation.
Our Mission
To galvanise communities to commit to the conservation
of wildlife and wild places by connecting people and
wildlife by:
Opening the door to exceptional wildlife encounters
that reach beyond the boundaries of our properties
Leading the way by communicating and demonstrating
the role of conservation and research in all we do
Catalysing action through inspiring experiences that
motivate participation leading to conservation and
sustainability outcomes.
Becoming the
world’s leading
zoo-based
conservation
organiSation
We are two years into our journey to becoming
the world’s leading zoo-based conservation
organisation and the past year has seen us
take great steps to embed this vision across
all our operations.
To strive to be the world’s leading
zoo-based conservation organisation
means that we need to take a leading role
in the conservation of threatened species.
We do this by focusing our efforts in five
key areas:
01 Conservation
Conservation of threatened species requires
more than the captive breeding and
management of animals, it also requires us
to work with our visitors and the broader
community so they are empowered to save
species from extinction. This is why our
conservation efforts focus on working with
people and wildlife.
02 Animals
Our animals are the most important part
of our quest to save species from extinction.
They engage and inspire our visitors to
take conservation actions and this is why
we are working to ensure every species in
our collection has conservation relevance.
We are passionate about and committed
to the care and welfare of every animal in
our collection.
03 Visitors
To inspire our visitors to take conservation
action means that we need to provide
equally inspiring recreation and learning
experiences. This is why we are committed
to creating experiences that make our
visitors want to save animals.
04 People
Just as our animals are vital to our journey,
so are our people. We are committed to
their development because they are leading
our transformation to be the world’s leading
zoo-based conservation organisation.
05 Financial Sustainability
Ensuring our long-term financial
sustainability is critical to all aspects of
our operations because it enables us to
make meaningful and measurable
investments in conservation.
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Chairman’s
message
We are now two years into our twenty year
plan to position Zoos Victoria as the world’s
leading zoo-based conservation
organisation. I have been impressed by how
the organisation has engaged our staff, the
Melbourne community and the broader zoo
and conservation community in this goal.
Zoos Victoria’s innovative community
conservation campaigns highlight the
achievements that can be made through
community action. Over the past two years
our Don’t Palm us Off campaign has made
remarkable progress. Thousands of
Australians are now connected to the plight
of orang-utans in South East Asia. They
are determined to do something to reverse
the trend of environmental degradation
which stems from unsustainable palm oil
production. The Beads for Wildlife campaign
received excellent support from our staff
and the broader community generating
$160,000 of income for the women
of Northern Kenya’s Melako Community
Conservancy. Through this community trade
program the women have built a sustainable
alternative livelihood that has helped
to decrease their dependence on livestock
grazing. This provides greater opportunities
for survival of the critically endangered
Grevy’s Zebra.
We are grateful for the grants and gifts
made to Zoos Victoria by individuals,
corporations and foundations to help us
achieve our vision, complete major projects
and implement conservation programs.
I make particular note of an event earlier
in 2011 when Jeanne Pratt kindly hosted
a fundraising dinner at Raheen. We are
incredibly appreciative of Jeanne’s hospitality
that raised over $90,000 for Zoos Victoria.
As custodians of properties which hold
great significance to Aboriginal people,
we were proud to launch the Reconciliation
Action Plan in May this year. This was
developed after an 18 month consultation
process that included our staff and most
importantly Traditional Owners from the
Wurundjeri and Wathaurung Aboriginal
Corporation (Wadawurrung). We also
consulted with key stakeholder organisations
such as Reconciliation Australia.
At the heart of Zoos Victoria’s activities
is conservation. Acting locally, we
have continued to expand our capacity
to save priority threatened species by
bolstering recovery programs for
Tasmanian Devils at Healesville Sanctuary.
The Tasmanian Devil is threatened by
a serious Facial Tumour Disease, a fatal
and contagious condition that is spreading
rapidly through wild populations. Over the
past breeding season, 24 Tasmanian Devil
joeys were born at Healesville Sanctuary.
This is an outstanding result for our expert
keeping team.
Preparations are underway for Melbourne
Zoo’s 150th birthday celebrations that will
take place in 2012. A series of events and
activities will celebrate this momentous
occasion and showcase our past, present
and future.
In June 2011, the Victorian Government
announced free entry for children on
weekends, public holidays and school
holidays. Our zoos have a long tradition
as the backdrop to special childhood
memories, and we are excited by the
opportunity of welcoming more families to
our zoos. We are committed to continuing,
growing and nurturing bonds with our
young visitors that will engage them in
meaningful conservation actions.
The Board of Zoos Victoria has shown
great leadership in stewarding our iconic
institution through the far-reaching changes
that have been, and will continue to be
implemented. I would like to acknowledge
their contribution, and acknowledge
the dedication that they have shown in
bringing our strategic direction for Zoos
Victoria to life.
Andrew Fairley
Chairman
Zoos Victoria Board
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CEO’s message
This year has been tumultuous for all
of the right reasons. In terms of traditional
balance sheets and deliverables on key
performance indicators, it has been
a success, and you can read about that
in the following pages.
As a conservation organisation, it has been
a fantastic year of highs and lows. We work
with animals, we are passionate about
animals, and we are committed to a future
that includes animals in the wild. It would
be a great tragedy if the only place these
animals existed was in our zoos. To ensure
that does not happen, we work with many
different species. In support of recovery
programs we breed threatened species
for release back into the wild. Collectively,
as zoos around the world, we act as an
ark for many endangered species. We also
work in the wild to protect habitat and
to help communities to secure the future
of their wildlife.
This year we have taken stock of all of our
conservation work and looked at it in the
context of what is happening globally. One
thing has become startlingly clear: extinction
rates across the globe are reaching historic
levels. Unfortunately it is most apparent in
our own backyard of Victoria. This has led
us as an organisation to unite under a single
premise: that Zoos Victoria is fighting, and
will continue to fight extinction. Over the
coming year we will strengthen our efforts
to save species from extinction, particularly
those that are most at risk in Victoria.
Our resolve to strengthen our conservation
efforts locally has been spurred by the
success of our efforts on international issues
such as deforestation in South East Asia.
In April I gave evidence at the Senate
Hearing of the Food Standards Amendment
(Truth in Labelling – Palm Oil) Bill 2011.
The Bill was inspired by our Don’t Palm Us
Off campaign to raise awareness in our
community of the effects of unsustainable
oil palm farming. I was privileged at the
hearing to be upstaged by a 13 year old girl
called Chloe Nicolosi.
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At the hearing Chloe told six of Australia’s
most seasoned politicians of her fear about
the impending extinction of the Orang-utan:
“we are really forgetting about the big
picture of animals and the habitat being
destroyed. The only thing we seem to
be focusing on is money, but that is not
what this is about. This is about trying
to save such an important species in the
wild, and to see them in the wild rather
than just in our zoos.”
Chloe represents the younger generations
who will inherit this world and will have to
deal with the state in which we have left it.
She represents generations that need to
have a say now so that the state of the world
does not deteriorate. I am extremely proud
that at Zoos Victoria we are able to provide
this opportunity to young people.
Children deserve to be involved in, and
have a say about the state of our world and
its wildlife. This is why we have welcomed
the Victorian Government’s announcement
that admission to our three zoos will now
be free for children under 16 years old on
weekends, Victorian public holidays and
Victorian Government school holidays. We
are thrilled to welcome more children to our
zoos and assure them that, with their help,
we can make a difference to wild animals
and wild places. If young ambassadors
like Chloe are anything to go by, we will be
leaving the world in very capable hands.
Our concern for now is what condition we
will hand it over in.
Jenny Gray
Chief Executive Officer
Zoos Victoria
Major
Highlights
for 2010-11
Reconciliation Action Plan
For the first time in our history, we have
developed a formal and lasting relationship
with the Traditional Owners of the lands on
which our properties lie. This relationship is
enshrined in our Reconciliation Action Plan
that was launched in May this year. Created
in partnership with the Traditional Owners
from the Wurundjeri and Wathaurung
Aboriginal Corporation (Wadawurrung), the
Plan marks a significant step forward in
recognising Zoos Victoria’s cultural heritage.
It sets out 20 actions to be implemented
over the next two years, focusing on creating
stronger relationships with and opportunities
for indigenous people through employment,
training, social inclusion and economic
well-being outcomes.
Magic Moments at
Healesville Sanctuary
Everyone loves to get up close to our
animals. In early 2011, Healesville Sanctuary
launched an exciting program, Magic
Moments, to give visitors more opportunities
to do this. Magic Moments offers a unique
ten minute encounter and a photo
opportunity with carefully selected
ambassador animals. Magic Moments
has been very well received and has
successfully enhanced visitor satisfaction
at the Sanctuary.
Wild Nights at Werribee
Open Range Zoo
At Werribee Open Range Zoo we launched
our inaugural night zoo event Wild Nights
during the 2010 winter school holidays.
This immensely popular event saw visitors
spotlight hippos, lions, monkeys, cheetahs
and local wildlife after dark.
Mountain Pygmy-possums
Breeding The Mountain Pygmy-possum (or Burramys)
breeding program made great leaps forward
this year with the Sanctuary breeding
38 of the critically endangered possums.
With less than 1,500 in the wild, this is
a tremendous contribution in the fight to
save this tiny alpine mammal.
Jane Goodall Visit
In June 2011 we were very excited to host
Dr Jane Goodall, the world’s leading primate
expert and conservationist at our lecture
event at Melbourne Zoo. Dr Goodall helped
promote the Zoo’s They’re Calling on You
mobile phone recycling campaign, and
called on visitors and the wider community
to get involved in saving the world’s last
remaining primates from extinction.
Don’t Palm us Off
For the seventh consecutive year,
Zoos Victoria was awarded the Zoos and
Aquarium Association (ZAA) Education
Award for our Don’t Palm us Off campaign.
In the past year, this campaign has
inspired the introduction and passing of
landmark palm oil labeling legislation into
the Australian Senate.
Liberty Catering
Liberty Catering Concepts (Liberty), our
new Catering suppliers at Melbourne Zoo
and Werribee Open Range Zoo, completed
their first year managing catering operations
at the two sites. Liberty shares our vision
and passion for conservation and makes
every effort to source local, fresh produce
that supports our Victorian producers.
The highlight of their first year has been
the opening of the Melbourne Zoo
bakery – possibly the first zoo-based
bakery in the world!
Second Elephant Calf
at Melbourne Zoo
Following on from the birth of Mali last
year at Melbourne Zoo, we welcomed the
birth of another baby elephant, Ongard
in September 2010. Weighing in at
a whopping 142 kilograms, Ongard is now
well and truly settled in with the Zoo’s
elephant herd. His birth is another significant
milestone for the regional breeding
program and international research of the
Asian Elephant species.
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Major
Highlights
for 2010-11
Zoos Victoria Awards 2010-11
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Name of program
and organisation
Program objectives
Zoos and Aquaria Association – Education awards Leadership in delivery of education
Don’t Palm us Off
Winner
programs within the industry
Zoos and Aquaria Association –
Innovation awards
Leadership in delivery of innovative Wipe for Wildlife (HS)
programs within the industry
Winner
Victorian Coastal Awards for Excellence Leadership in coastal conservation in Victoria
Finalist
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What we entered Seal the Loop
Our results
Financial
Summary
Financial Overview
Our vibrant zoos continue to contribute
to Victorian tourism, economic growth,
education, wildlife conservation, and the
recreational and social lives of Victorians.
The Zoos’ revenue is principally drawn
from admissions with 1.4 million paid
visitors recorded for 2010-11. While these
figures represent a 2.8 per cent decrease
on last year, it is important to note that
last year’s visitation was bolstered
by the opening of the Wild Sea exhibit
at Melbourne Zoo and the birth of our
Asian elephant Mali. This year, however,
we have experienced greater growth at
Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee Open
Range Zoo compared to last year.
We have continued to update our
infrastructure and this year has seen the
completion of our new veterinary hospital
at Werribee Zoo, the upgrade of pedestrian
bridges at Healesville Sanctuary and the
construction of office accommodation at
Melbourne and Healesville. The Victorian
Government provided an additional
$2 million for ongoing maintenance,
a welcome contribution given some of our
infrastructure at Melbourne Zoo and
Healesville is between 30 to 50 years old.
Financial Summary ($ thousands)
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
2007-08
2006-07
Recurrent 1
Parks and Reserve Trust Fund 2 12,191
10,336
13,389
9,313
9,086
Revenue Zoo Activities
44,773
41,642
38,525
35,372
34,113
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30
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-
56,998
52,008
51,914
44,685
43,199
6,263
6,117
5,499
5,944
4,301
51,097
46,121
45,043
38,940
39,353
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-
246
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-
57,360
52,238
50,788
44,884
43,654
(362)
(230)
1,126
(199)
(455)
Other
Total Income
Total Depreciation
Total Operating Expenses
Total Other
Total Expenses
Net Result for the period
Assets, Liabilities and Equity
Total Assets
Total Liabilities
Total Equity
252,433
226,934
220,586
213,728
182,763
12,201
9,449
10,571
9,043
9,489
240,232
217,485
210,015
204,685
173,274
Capital Contributions
Capital Grants Received 3 -
3,000
6,915
10,555
2,000
1Recurrent expenditure is comprised of high fixed costs, linked to the care of animals and assets rather than
visitor numbers or visitor appeal.
2The Parks and Reserves Trust Account funding is a rate levied on metropolitan properties under the
provisions of the Water Industry Act 1994 and is provided for the purposes of conservation, recreation,
leisure and tourism within the metropolitan area.
3Capital Contribution by State Government is treated as Equity.
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Financial
Summary
Visitor Numbers 2010-11 (thousands)
Details
Melbourne Healesville
Werribee
Total
Zoo General Visitation 1
1,119
281
290
1,690
Zoo Activities Visitation
17
1
10
28
After Hours Catering Function Visitation
31
2
4
37
1,167
284
304
1,755
Total Visitations
1Includes Twilight visitation but no other zoo activities
Admission Charges
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Details
2010-11 2009-10
2008-09
Adult (16 years of age or more)
$24.80 $24.40
$23.60
Child (under 16 years of age)
$12.40 $12.10
$11.80
Physically or intellectually disabled child
under 16 years of age
$6.00 $6.00
$6.00
Family (a group of 4 persons including up to 2 adults)
$56.80 $55.50
$53.90
Full time student on presentation of proof
of full time enrolment in secondary school
or post secondary educational institution
$19.20 $18.50
$17.80
Eligible recipient or eligible beneficiary within the
meaning of the State Concessions Act 1986 on
presentation of a current pensioner or Health Care
Card issued by the Commonwealth Government
$19.20 $18.50
$17.80
Our YEAR IN REVIEW
The following section outlines
our key achievements for 2010-11
and upcoming priorities.
Melbourne
Zoo
Melbourne Zoo is Australia’s oldest zoo
and one of the world’s best loved city zoos.
Visitors are treated to an immersive wildlife
experience that provides them with a window
into the world’s wildlife.
Visitors
Total Visitors 2010-11
1,136,543
Average time spent
per visit (hours)
3.9
Animal Collection
Animal Type
Fish
Amphibians
Reptiles
Birds
Mammals
Total
Number of Number of
species specimens
22
155
17
263
72
316
97
515
59
260
267
1509
Not including invertebrate collection.
Number of injured/rescued
animals brought to
Melbourne Zoo for specialist
care and rehabilitation.
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This year marks Melbourne Zoo’s 149th
anniversary. October will see the kick off
of celebrations for the zoo’s 150th birthday
in the coming year. We are developing
a calendar of celebrations for 2012 and
have developed a program to upgrade
aging assets to help us maintain our place
as one of the world’s best loved zoos.
Key Achievements
Baboon Lookout
The Hamadryas Baboon exhibit is a relic
of our long history. While the expertise
of our keepers has ensured the Baboon
troupe has received the highest quality
care, the exhibit has been in urgent need
of an upgrade for many years. Over
the past year we have worked on the
construction of the new Baboon exhibit,
Baboon Lookout. The open, naturalistic
display is approximately 2,000 square
metres in area, five times larger than the
current holdings and is located alongside
the Giraffe, Zebra and Bongo exhibits.
The larger area allows for the introduction
of more animals, increasing breeding
opportunities, and this will support a
regional strategy for the care of the species.
Introduction of the Environment
Resources and Efficiency Plan (EREP)
With assistance from the Environmental
Protection Authority we have developed an
Environment Resources and Efficiency Plan
to assist us to achieve a variety of resource
saving initiatives including the installation
of water saving taps and photovoltaic cells
to power equipment in our retail store and
the installation of low energy water sanitation
systems in our Pygmy Hippopotamus and
Syrian Bear exhibits. Each initiative has been
designed with a three year or less pay-back
period in mind.
Zoo Twilights
Our 2011 Twilights season produced
yet another successful program with
18 concerts held over the summer
months. Acts included the ever popular
Abba tribute band, Babba, Ross Wilson,
James Reyne and Leo Sayer.
Liberty Catering
Liberty settled in to their first year of
managing our onsite catering at Melbourne
Zoo and has spent the year embedding their
sustainable and ethical purchasing values
across the entire range of products and
services offered onsite. This commitment
has earned Liberty certification from the
Green Table Australia program. A new
bakery, upgraded functions facilities and
a fully renovated kitchen and bistro have
been completed. Liberty has implemented
an innovative silver water phosphate-free
cleaning system and focused on sourcing
locally produced products that are
supplemented with herbs and vegetables
from our own compost garden. Liberty has
championed the introduction of fair trade
produce, sustainable seafood, and the use
of products that are free from unsustainably
produced palm oil.
Successful Breeding Programs
One of the most significant events
at Melbourne Zoo was the birth of male
elephant calf, Ongard, on Friday,
10 September 2011 at the unusual time
of 10:30am (elephants usually give birth
at night or very early in the morning). After
a long labour, Ongard was born in one
of the elephant paddocks and weighed in
at a huge 142 kilograms.
According to the International Union for the
Conservation of Nature (IUCN) 41 per cent
of all amphibian species are threatened
with extinction. This is one of the reasons
why we have developed our Endangered
Amphibian Breeding and Display room.
The facility now houses substantial
numbers of the critically endangered
Southern Corroborree frog. In the past year
50 eggs have been layed and this marks
our most successful breeding season at
Melbourne Zoo.
Wildlife Recovery Programs
Having brought the Lord Howe Island Stick
Insect back from the brink of extinction
in 2003, we have continued to successfully
breed large numbers of the species with
a view to releasing them into the wild in the
not-too-distant future. We now have more
than 400 individuals as part of our breeding
program at Melbourne Zoo and have
set up a display facility on Lord Howe
Island to raise awareness of, and engage
the community in, the fight to save this
enigmatic species.
Priorities for the
Coming Year
Growing Wild – Ground Zone
August 2011 will see commencement
of construction of the Growing Wild
Precinct – Ground Zone. Growing Wild
will nurture young children’s love of nature.
It will captivate the hearts and minds of
children aged three to eight years through
up-close wildlife experiences, play,
performances and sheer fun. This is an
important project for us as it aims to
engage children in conservation from
a very young age – something we believe
will build a lifelong love of and respect
for the world’s wildlife.
Leopard Lodge Function Centre
Construction of our new function centre,
Leopard Lodge at Melbourne Zoo, has
commenced and is due for completion in
spring 2011. The purpose-built function
centre will cater for 220 seated guests for
weddings and sit-down functions, as well
as providing a professional conference
style venue for over 400 guests. The venue
will be built adjacent to and overlooking
a proposed Snow Leopard display near the
railway entrance to Melbourne Zoo.
Fire Reticulation System
Installation of a new, efficient, underground
fire reticulation system is planned for the
2011-12 financial year.
150th Anniversary Celebrations
We are very excited by our 150th birthday
next year. As one of the City’s oldest
and most treasured cultural institutions
we certainly have a lot of history and
achievements to celebrate. A series of
events and activities is planned to celebrate
this momentous occasion and showcase
our past, present and future. Events include
Memory Lane, an historic photo and oral
history display, the release of selected
‘ZOO’ number plates and commemorative
wildlife conservation coins and a program
of celebratory functions. An official
Melbourne Zoo 150 years of Saving Wildlife
book will also be produced.
What Our Visitors Think
Topic
Result
Description
Melbourne Zoo shows a high standard of care for the animals 94%
% response for
good & very good
The animals at Melbourne Zoo look like they are in
95%
a natural setting
% response for
good & very good
It is important to me that Melbourne Zoo is involved in conservation programs
92%
% who agree
I am motivated to do more about wildlife conservation
64%
% who agree
I have learnt something I can do to help wildlife conservation
64%
% who agree
Visitor survey conducted at Melbourne Zoo on 22-23 January 2011
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Healesville
Sanctuary
At Healesville Sanctuary we provide visitors with a rich
understanding of the Australian bushland, its wildlife, local
conservation efforts and Indigenous Victorian culture.
Our Sanctuary plays an important role in looking after
sick and injured wildlife and, through our threatened
species breeding programs we are at the forefront of
protecting some of Australia’s most endangered wildlife.
Key achievements
Visitors
Total Visitors 2010-11
282,586
Average time spent
per visit (hours)
3.5
Animal Collection
Animal Type
Fish
Amphibians
Reptiles
Birds
Mammals
Total
Number of Number of
species specimens
4
24
6
193
45
164
74
548
30
322
159
1251
Not including invertebrate collection.
Number of injured/rescued
animals brought to Healesville
Sanctuary for specialist
care and rehabilitation.
1257
Spirits of the Sky
Long a highlight of the Healesville Sanctuary
experience, the Birds of Prey show has
thrilled our visitors for 20 years. This year
we decided to make the show even better
by showcasing more of our charismatic
native Australian birds. In December, we
launched the new Spirits of the Sky in the
Flight Arena. Combining parrots and birds
of prey in one spectacular experience,
the show carries a distinctive narrative,
indigenous dreaming stories and a strong
link to Healesville Sanctuary’s major
community conservation action campaign,
Wipe for Wildlife.
Magic Moments
In response to visitor research which
articulated a market desire for family friendly,
low-cost, up-close animal and keeper
experiences we developed Magic Moments,
a product offering a 10 minute encounter
and photo opportunity with selected
Sanctuary animals. In its first six months,
Magic Moments has proved a winner with
our visitors helping to provide them with
a personal connection to our animals
and at the same time delivering strong
financial results.
Wipe for Wildlife
Over the past year, we have embedded the
Sanctuary’s first community conservation
campaign Wipe for Wildlife into the overall
visitor experience at the Sanctuary.
Using keeper talks, the Spirits of the Sky
arena show and by creating the cheeky
super hero, Crapman, the campaign has
encouraged visitors to switch to using
recycled toilet paper. Campaign evaluation
has shown that the Wipe for Wildlife
message has reached more than 90 per
cent of our visitors to the Sanctuary and
helped to turn potential tree flushers into
Wipe for Wildlife crusaders. The campaign
was recognised by our zoo industry peers
when it was awarded the Australasian
Zoos and Aquaria (ZAA) inaugural award
for outstanding achievement in innovation.
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Nature Play
In 2011 our Healesville Sanctuary visitors
found themselves jumping for joy with a new
giant Jumping Joeys pillow. The pillow gives
children (and parents brave enough to try)
an insight into what it is like to be a jumping
kangaroo. The pillow is part of our work to
create more nature play experiences at the
Sanctuary. Nature play seeks to build
a love of nature with our visitors through the
use of fun and exciting play activities.
The Jumping Joeys giant pillow provides
a fun precinct at the Sanctuary where kids
can play while their parents relax in the
grounds of Sanctuary Harvest.
Food Experiences
Food, glorious food has been a hallmark of
the visitor experience since the introduction
of the Sanctuary Harvest Café in 2009, run
by the team from the renowned Healesville
Hotel. The 2011 visitor catering survey
demonstrated significant improvement in
the quality of our food offer and customer
service at the food outlets. Continuing to
improve and grow our reputation as a food
and wildlife destination, Healesville
Sanctuary played host to the Melbourne
Food and Wine Festival World’s Longest
Lunch. For the fourth consecutive year our
Wine and Wildlife Queens Birthday Weekend
proved to be a winning combination,
offering the very best of wildlife and food
experiences and forging relationships with
regional partners including the Healesville
Hotel, De Bortoli Yarra Valley Wines and
Napoleone & Co Cider.
Wildlife and Conservation
The Sanctuary is home to five of our
threatened species programs and this year
the programs have generated strong results
with the breeding of critically endangered
Helmeted Honeyeaters, Orange-bellied
Parrots, Tasmanian Devils, Mountain
Pygmy-possums, Spotted tree Frogs, and
Northern and Southern Corroboree Frogs.
Over the course of the year our staff at
the Australian Wildlife Health Centre have
treated more than 1500 sick, injured and
orphaned wild animals. Nearly fifty
threatened species have been treated
including the Grey headed Flying Fox,
Powerful Owl and Brush tailed phascogale.
A communications plan was developed
to raise awareness of the plight of Grey
headed Flying Foxes being caught in
fruit netting, which resulted in extensive
media coverage.
Priorities for the
Coming Year
Fighting Extinction
At Zoos Victoria we have made a public
commitment to ensure that no native
terrestrial vertebrate species in Victoria will
go extinct within the next five years. We call
this our Fighting Extinction Commitment.
Over the course of the year we will be
embedding this commitment into our visitor
experience offerings across the Sanctuary.
At every opportunity we will showcase
our work with threatened species and find
new and exciting ways to engage our
visitors in our Fighting Extinction quest.
Predator-proofing
While the Sanctuary is home to unique and
charismatic wildlife, we also attract some
unwanted guests in the form of feral
animals such as cats, dogs, rabbits, foxes
and deer. A new predator proof fence will
be constructed around the Sanctuary and
our neighboring Coranderrk Bushland
Reserve to help keep these pests at bay.
This fencing is the first significant step
in our Biodiversity Protection Strategy for
the Sanctuary and will lay the foundation
for the creation of Victorian Indigenous
cultural experiences and community
participation initiatives particularly within
the Coranderrk Bushland Reserve.
Enhancing the Visitor Experience
We are currently developing a quarterly
schedule of new and exciting visitor
experiences that will engage our visitors
in taking actions to help save threatened
species. This will include an upgrade
to one of our most popular presentation
experiences with our native reptiles.
To accommodate more visitors, we will
construct a larger stage and presentation
space and upgrade the show to give our
visitors an up-close experience with unique
species including some of Australia’s most
deadly snakes.
What Our Visitors Think
Topic
Result
Description
Healesville Sanctuary shows a high standard of care for 98%
the animals
% response for
good & very good
The animals at Healesville Sanctuary look like they are 94%
in a natural setting
% response for
good & very good
It is important to me that Healesville Sanctuary is involved in conservation programs
91%
% who agree
I am motivated to do more about wildlife conservation
75%
% who agree
I have learnt something I can do to help wildlife conservation
77%
% who agree
Visitor survey conducted at Healesville Sanctuary on 22-23 January 2011
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Werribee Open
Range Zoo
Werribee Open Range Zoo is a taste of the African savannah
right on Melbourne’s doorstep. The Zoo provides our visitors
with an open-range experience that features grassland animals
of Africa, North America, Asia and Australia.
Our visitors enjoy close-up encounters via a safari bus and
walking trails and our paid experiences include open vehicle
adventure tours that can enable visitors to feed a giraffe,
touch a rhino or experience life as a keeper.
Key Achievements
Visitors
Total Visitors 2010-11
300,565
Average time spent
per visit (hours)
3.8
Animal Collection
Animal Type
Fish
Amphibians
Reptiles
Birds
Mammals
Total
Number of Number of
species specimens
4
26
2
14
18
46
9
50
31
246
64
382
Not including invertebrate collection.
Vet Hospital
Our new veterinary hospital was completed
in June 2011 and this state-of-the-art facility
ensures that we can provide even better
care for the animals in our collection. The
hospital is a key part of our Master Plan for
the Zoo and its completion means that
we can accommodate more animals into
our collection. The hospital has been a vital
part of our plan to move the Melbourne
Zoo bachelor gorilla troupe to the property
in spring 2011.
Feral-proof Fence
Like Healesville Sanctuary we also
experience unwanted guests in the form of
feral animals particularly foxes and rabbits.
Thanks to a grant of nearly $500,000 from
the Department of Sustainability and
Environment we are currently constructing
a feral-proof fence that will enclose and
protect approximately 190 hectares of the
Zoo. This is a goal that we have long wanted
to achieve as it means we are able to
release native animals such as the Eastern
Barred Bandicoot into large protected
breeding areas.
Cheetah Exhibit Upgrade
Number of injured/rescued
animals brought to Werribee
Open Range Zoo for specialist
care and rehabilitation.
0
This year saw the renovation and expansion
of our popular Cheetah exhibit. This major
upgrade has improved visibility for
our visitors and created more space for our
Cheetahs and is another significant step
forward in the implementation of our Master
Plan to grow the Zoo.
Wild Nights
In winter 2010 we launched our inaugural
night zoo event, Wild Nights during the
2010 winter school holidays. Visitors were
able to spotlight hippos, lions, monkeys,
cheetah and plenty of local wildlife along
the African walking trail. The African
Serval Cat was the star attraction during
an exciting new animal encounter held
in the Savannah Function Centre. Other
entertainment included a colourful fire
dancer, African drumming and campfires
at various locations with marshmallows
aplenty. 3,221 people participated in Wild
Nights and the event will run again in the
coming winter school holidays.
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Priorities for the
Coming Year
Opening of Gorillas Calling
Building an exhibit that has conservation
outcomes is a challenge that many zoos
grapple with. Over the past year we have
created an exhibit at Werribee Open Range
Zoo that will do just that. Gorillas Calling
will house the bachelor troupe of gorillas
from Melbourne Zoo and will open in spring
2011. Set amidst a mountainous landscape
the exhibit will provide space and enrichment opportunities for our three gorilla boys,
while engaging our visitors in the fight to
save this primate species in the wild. The
exhibit uses our mobile phone recycling
campaign, They’re Calling on You to give
our visitors a tangible action (recycle your
mobile phone), that will assist our efforts
to fight the extinction of this species in their
home range of the Democratic Republic
of Congo ( DRC ).
Master Planning
As a fast growing zoo, we need to
ensure we have a proper plan in place to
accommodate more visitors and engage
them in conservation in a unique and fun
way. This is why we developed a Master
Plan for Werribee Open Range Zoo in 2009.
Over the coming year we will continue to
implement the Plan’s initiatives which
includes the expansion of our Safari Bus
Fleet and upgrades to the course and
conditions of our Safari Bus route. These
upgrades will mean more of our visitors can
be accommodated on our special tours of
the Zoo’s sweeping open range savannah.
As part of our implementation of the
Master Plan we will also focus on securing
funding for key projects such as a new
arrivals precinct and further upgrade works
to our Safari Tour routes and facilities.
What Our Visitors Think
Topic
Result
Description
Werribee Open Range Zoo shows a high standard 95%
of care for the animals
% response for
good & very good
The animals at Werribee Open Range Zoo look like they 95%
are in a natural setting
% response for
good & very good
It is important to me that Werribee Open Range Zoo is involved in conservation programs
94%
% who agree
I am motivated to do more about wildlife conservation
67%
% who agree
I have learnt something I can do to help wildlife conservation
67%
% who agree
Visitor survey conducted at Werribee Open Range Zoo on 22-23 January 2011
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Wildlife
Conservation
and Science
At the heart of Zoos Victoria is our commitment
to saving species from extinction and this is why
we are ramping up our work with threatened
species, particularly in the realm of native species.
Our fight to save animals from extinction
takes many forms and crosses many
geographic boundaries. This is why we
have a commitment to work with species
in Australia and in our international
priority regions of Papua New Guinea,
South East Asia and Sub Saharan Africa.
Our work to save species from extinction
principally involves captive breeding and
reintroduction programs in Australia, and
biodiversity conservation programs in our
international projects.
Robust research is the cornerstone to
helping save species from extinction and
so we are committed to participating,
and in many cases leading, research to
fight the growing threat of extinction.
Building Ties with the DRC
Last year Zoos Victoria created a new
partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute
in the DRC to help establish and protect
community reserves in key wildlife corridors
of the country. To strengthen this partnership we brought Dario Merlo, head of the
DRC’s Jane Goodall Institute operations
to Melbourne. Dario spent a week talking
to our staff and engaging them in the issues
affecting the project and more broadly the
DRC. His visit has helped to focus our work
in the DRC and this will involve Zoos Victoria
support for a program of environmental
education in areas surrounding the project’s
community reserves.
Conservation Science Plan
Key Achievements
Consolidating International Projects
Our international conservation programs
take our fight to save species from extinction
to a global scale. Working with communities
to help them save their wildlife is of critical
importance to the success of our projects.
Throughout this year we have supported
critical initiatives to save species and
protect biodiversity. This has included the
funding of a radio tower in Kenya to greatly
increase communication and enforcement
capacity of the Melako Conservancy scouts,
production of four videos for our in-field
partner Hutan to highlight their wildlife
conservation and community engagement
programs in Sabah; and the development
of new reintroduction guidelines for
Philippine Crocodiles by the Mabuwaya
Foundation and all other stakeholders in the
Philippines. Following a major review of
Fauna and Flora International’s Sumatran
Elephant Conservation Program, we have
put on hold our support for this project
pending the development of a new strategy
for the program. This enabled us to redirect
resources to the six current Zoos Victoria
international partnerships.
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To consolidate and focus our conservation
work we have spent the past year developing
Zoos Victoria’s Conservation Science Plan,
a five year ambitious strategy to fight
the growing threat of extinction of many
species that are represented in our animal
collections. The Plan has been endorsed
by our Board and is being used to guide
and refine our conservation work over the
coming years.
Fighting Extinction
of Victorian Species
While fighting extinction on a global scale
is important, we also recognise that the rate
of extinction is alarmingly high in our
backyard. This is why we have developed
our Fighting Extinction Commitment
to ensure that no native Victorian terrestrial
vertebrate species will go extinct. It is an
ambitious goal, however we have already
started work with some of the species at
risk of extinction. The past year has been
spent determining the priority species with
which we will work and this has resulted
in a list of 20 key species that we believe are
at greatest risk of extinction and therefore
in greatest need of our support.
Animal Collection Review
As a zoo-based conservation organisation
it is essential that the animals in our
collections have conservation relevance.
Over the year we have assessed each
species within our collections and
determined how they rate in terms of this
conservation relevance. Ultimately this
will assist us to determine which species
we will hold at our properties in the long
term. In the short to medium term we
are committed to giving all the animals
the best possible care while we align our
collections with our conservation priorities.
Species Management Forum
To improve our management of small
populations, a skill necessary for captive
breeding and management programs,
we hosted a one-day workshop at
Melbourne Zoo with specialists from the
University of Melbourne and the IUCN’s
Conservation Breeding Specialist Group
to help hone our skills in this complex
yet vital area.
Animal Welfare
Animal welfare is an area of great
importance to us as it is vital that our
animals have a high quality of life. Following
on from the development of our Animal
Welfare Code in early 2010, we have refined
our policies and procedures to ensure we
provide the very best care to our animals.
This is why we have developed the Animal
Transaction Policy and its implementation
will ensure we continue to focus attention on
the welfare of our animals during transport
and transfer operations.
Ramping up Research
To improve the performance of Zoos
Victoria’s threatened species recovery
programs, we have commenced new
research projects to assist our native
species breeding programs. The research
projects include threatened species such
as the Mountain Pygmy-possum, Helmeted
Honeyeater, Orange-bellied Parrot,
Tasmanian Devil, Eastern-Barred Bandicoot
and Lord Howe Island Stick Insect. This
research will assist us to refine and measure
the impacts of our breeding programs.
Our research commitments have also
been bolstered by the signing of
a Memorandum of Understanding with the
University of Melbourne to further assist
and encourage the development of
collaborative conservation and research
activities, a vital component in our fight to
save animals from extinction.
Priorities for the
Coming Year
Fighting Extinction
Our Fighting Extinction Commitment will
form a critical component of our wildlife
conservation work over the coming year.
2011-12 will be year one of our plan to work
with 20 priority native Victorian species
as we fight to save them from extinction.
In the coming year we will work with five
of the 20 species; the Lead-beater’s
Possum, Baw Baw Frog, Grassland Earless
Dragon, Guthega Skink and Alpine She-oak
Skink. We will also expand the insurance
population of Eastern Barred Bandicoots
at Werribee Open Range Zoo.
Strengthening International
Programs
While 2010-11 was the year where we
consolidated our international programs,
2011-12 will be the year where we put
in place more robust agreements with each
of our six international partners. These
agreements will strengthen reporting
requirements and set clear and accountable
expectations between ourselves and
our international partners. Ultimately this
will help us grow our partnerships so we
can make a greater and more meaningful
contribution to saving species from
extinction in our priority regions of Papua
New Guinea, South East Asia and Sub
Saharan Africa.
Strengthening Life Sciences
Within our animal collections we will
strive to achieve our ambitious target
of 0 avoidable animal deaths, further align
our animal collection with our conservation
commitment (particularly with regard to
our Fighting Extinction Commitment) and
work on a new approach to strengthening
the keeping of animal records and provision
of reporting across the animal collections
of our three properties.
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Visitor AND
Community
Development
Fighting extinction not only requires us to work
with wildlife, it means we must also work with
people to stop the processes that threaten the
world’s wildlife.
Creating opportunities for visitors to embark
on amazing adventures and exceptional
wildlife encounters will help build their
understanding of species and their habitats
and we believe this will motivate them to
take conservation action.
Using visitor touch points including our
retail outlets, visitor experience programs
and catering outlets at each site, we aim
to provide our visitors with meaningful
connections with wildlife that make them
want to save species from extinction.
While this is a powerful approach to reach
1.7 million visitors, we are also mindful
that there are millions more people
in our broader community, and seeking
their support in fighting extinction is vital.
This is why we focus our efforts both
onsite (through our onsite learning and
commercial activities) and offsite (through
communications, marketing and community
conservation activities) to engage more
people in saving wildlife.
Key Achievements
Community Conservation
They’re Calling on You is our mobile phone
recycling campaign that aims to raise
awareness of the plight of gorillas while also
raising money for primate conservation
projects in the wild. Since October 2008,
we have collected 36,000 phones and
raised $65,000 for gorilla conservation.
A portion of the funds has been donated to
the Jane Goodall Institute to support the
efforts of wildlife rangers protecting gorillas
in the region and to facilitate community
awareness education activities in the DRC.
The Herald Sun demonstrated their support
for our campaign, distributing 539,000
satchels across Victoria on 11 June 2011
to coincide with Dr Jane Goodall’s visit
to Melbourne Zoo.
After a successful trial period we have
focused our 2010-11 efforts on securing
vital funding so we can expand our Seal
the Loop campaign. This campaign aims
to reduce marine wildlife entanglements
by placing bins made from recycled plastic
waste (collected from Melbourne Zoo)
in Victorian fishing locations. With funding
from the Victorian Government we now
plan to install more recycled plastic bins
on Victorian ports, piers and vessels over
the next two years. Over the five-month
trial period, more than 1.5km of fishing line
and an average of 68% of fishing waste
collected in these bins and this has
considerably reduced the risk of marine
wildlife entanglements.
Our Wipe for Wildlife campaign began to
wind down in 2011 after a fun and engaging
year that involved the creation of our first
ever ‘super hero’, Crapman. The campaign
encouraged our visitors to make the switch
to using 100% recycled (post consumer
waste) toilet paper. Follow-up research
conducted in conjunction with Monash
University Tourism Research Institute
indicated that 33% of non-compliers (those
who didn’t use recycled toilet paper before
visiting Healesville Sanctuary) reported
making the switch.
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Our Beads for Wildlife campaign has
received amazing support from our staff
and the Victorian community. The campaign
provides a conduit for the trade of
a beautiful selection of beads in our retail
stores, providing sustainable livelihoods
to women in Northern Kenya and reducing
their reliance on livestock. Less livestock
means a greater chance of survival for
species such as the critically endangered
Grevy’s Zebra. Across all three properties
we have sold 37,000 pieces of beadwork
and this has generated $160,000 worth of
income for the women of Northern Kenya’s
Melako Community Conservancy.
Zoos Victoria’s Don’t Palm us Off
campaign has achieved much more than
the campaign was initially designed to
achieve. Over 160,000 Australians
demonstrated support for the mandatory
labelling of palm oil, gaining national and
international industry and media attention.
The campaign has encouraged four of the
six major food manufacturers to make
time-bound commitments to shift their
entire supply-chain to Certified Sustainable
Palm Oil. Professor Jill Klein and Dr Pete
Manasantivongs of the Melbourne Business
School have supported the campaign by
conducting research of our visitors at
Melbourne Zoo. This research concluded
that clear labelling is the most critical factor
in consumers making an ethical choice
when buying products which contain palm
oil. The Truth in Labelling Palm Oil Bill
has passed the Senate unopposed and is
soon to be heard in the House of
Representatives. Regardless of the result
of this Bill, Don’t Palm us Off has
made a tremendous contribution to
raising awareness of the palm oil crisis in
South-east Asia and linking it our actions
as consumers in Australia.
Zoo Memberships
Earlier this year we reached an increase
of more than 20,000 Zoo Members rising
from 72,000 to 97,000 in the past 12 months.
A five year plan has been developed to
continue to grow our membership base
and this will be implemented in 2011-12.
In September 2011 we will celebrate
our 100,000th Zoo Member with a special
Network Ten, Herald Sun promotion.
Melbourne Zoo Jane Goodall
Youth Summit
During Jane Goodall’s visit to Melbourne
Zoo in June 2011, Dr Goodall invited
a number of Victorian school students to
participate in a Youth Summit to discuss the
state of the world’s wildlife and wild places.
Students were given the chance to present
their ideas and projects and were given the
rare opportunity to hear the world famous
primatologist discuss how to solve the
conservation and biodiversity issues of the
present and future.
Community Engagement Online
Social media has been a key focus of our
communications work over the past year
with our Zoos Victoria Facebook page
reaching more than 20,000 fans and our
Twitter profiles attracted nearly 7,000
followers. Our website has also continued
to grow with 1,105,694 unique visitors
coming to our site (up from 1,063,985 last
financial year).
Priorities for the
Coming Year
Retail Upgrade
Our retail outlets at all three properties
should be akin to a ‘shopfront’ for
conservation. Over the coming year we will
upgrade our retail facilities to reflect our
conservation commitment and this will
commence with the Melbourne Zoo main
retail store early in the new financial year.
Fighting Extinction
In order for us to achieve our vision of
being the world’s leading zoo-based
conservation organisation, it is vital that we
are recognised by the broader community
as a conservation leader. Over the coming
year we will communicate our Fighting
Extinction Commitment with a view
to positioning ourselves as world-leading
conservationists, and most importantly to
engage our community in the fight to save
species from extinction. This effort will first
focus on our priority native Victorian species
and we will seek to raise awareness of and
generate love for some of these unique
(but very enigmatic) species.
Wash for Wildlife
We will launch our next community
conservation campaign, Wash for Wildlife,
in September 2011. The campaign will
encourage consumers to make the switch
to using phosphate-free detergents to
protect our waterways and save our
marine wildlife. We look forward to the
support of the Victorian community to
make this another successful community
conservation campaign.
Education
We will also enter into a new three year
Memorandum of Understanding with the
Victorian Department of Education and
Early Childhood Development from
January 2012. We believe this agreement
will help us continue to deliver leading
learning outcomes for the nearly 160,000
students visiting our zoos each year.
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Community
Inclusiveness
Zoos Victoria has been a much loved part of the Victorian
community for nearly 150 years. We value and respect
the communities with which we work and understand that
as a major conservation organisation we not only have
a responsibility to work with endangered animals, we also
have a responsibility to work with our community to ensure
our zoos are both accessible and welcoming to all Victorians.
Cultural Diversity
Mission Australia Family Day
For the past three years Melbourne Zoo has
partnered with Mission Australia to present
the annual Mission Australia Family Day.
On 23 December 2011 Melbourne Zoo
played host to 2,090 Victorians from low
income and disadvantaged backgrounds.
Metlink and V/Line provided free public
transport and more than 100 volunteers
from RACV, Metlink, V/Line, Zoos Victoria
and Mission Australia helped to coordinate
a day full of fun, laughter and happiness.
Over the course of the three year
partnership the Mission Australia Family
Day has provided free transport and
entry to Melbourne Zoo for more than
6,000 Victorians from low income and
disadvantaged backgrounds.
Journalist Exchange
In November Melbourne Zoo hosted
a delegation of journalists from the Australia
Pacific Journalism Centre as part of its
Asia Pacific Dialogue 2010 event. The tour
brought together journalists from across
Australia and the South East Asia region
to share contacts, knowledge and research
on critical conservation and social issues
impacting the region.
Learning Experiences
All three properties ran programs for nearly
1,800 ESL students from across Victoria to
develop and enhance their understanding
and awareness of Australia’s unique fauna
while learning the English language.
Indigenous Affairs
On 29 May 2011 Zoos Victoria launched
its inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan
( RAP) to acknowledge, respect and
celebrate the Indigenous culture and
heritage of Zoos Victoria’s properties.
The launch was attended by traditional
owners, elders and included a special,
intimate performance by legendary
Australian musician, Archie Roach.
Multicultural Week
Werribee Zoo was the host venue for
a large City West Water event for Victorian
Multicultural Week in March 2011. The day
saw representatives from Victoria Police,
Emergency Services and other key
government agencies. The day saw over
300 newly arrived migrants participate
in activities designed to foster better
relations between these emerging and
diverse ethnic communities and key
government authorities.
Jobs Alliance for Refugees
and Migrants
On 7 December 2010, Healesville
Sanctuary hosted 25 women and 12 children
from refugee and migrant communities for
a fun-filled day to help connect them with
Australian wildlife. This day was part of the
Service Stars Community Jobs Alliance
program that helps train and place recently
settled migrants and refugees into decent
jobs. The day provided an opportunity for
women and children to meet new friends
and form contacts in a relaxed and
welcoming setting.
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Young People
A Learning Icon
During 2010-11, Zoos Victoria hosted
161,699 students for a range of teaching
and learning opportunities ranging from
early years students through to teacher
development and training. Programs
focused on a diverse range of topics
including threats to species such as gorillas
and orang-utans, digital learning, biology,
philosophy and communications and
community engagement.
Access for All
This program provides children from
‘disadvantaged’ and regionally isolated
schools with the opportunity to visit either
Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range
Zoo or Healesville Sanctuary and attend
an interactive education session
at no charge.
Engaging young people of all backgrounds
with wildlife through hands-on experiential
learning allows students to connect with
wildlife, develop deeper ecological
understandings and take tangible action
for wildlife. The IOOF Foundation has
become a proud supporter of this grants
program which has helped more than
1,000 students from 23 schools (18 of which
are from rural areas) access learning
opportunities at Melbourne Zoo, Healesville
Sanctuary and Werribee Open Range Zoo
within this financial year.
Mentoring our Youth
Zoos Victoria has continued a new
partnership with the Victorian
Youth Mentoring Alliance by providing 1500
complimentary passes to the Alliance.
This provides mentors with an opportunity
to bring their young matches to our zoos
for an informal bonding experience.
Toddler Play
As part of a Zoos Victoria partnership,
Werribee hosted Playgroup Victoria
members for a discounted ‘Play Day’ at
the zoo on 18 May 2011. Members enjoyed
a 20 per cent discount on Zoo admission,
as well as a range of toddler focused
activities put on by both PGV and the Zoo.
A Welcoming Place
Accessibility Action Plan
2010-11 has marked the second year
of implementation of Zoos Victoria’s
Accessibility Action Plan. This plan requires
Zoos Victoria to improve access to existing
facilities and services and promote
inclusiveness in all our operations. Over
the past year, Zoos Victoria has developed
a clear policy to ensure Assistance Animals
are able to be accommodated at our
properties, reviewed and updated
our website to ensure information about
accessibility is clear and consistent and has
improved access to office buildings.
The day was a great success, with
PGV keen to lock in dates and further
activities for an event in 2012. This
partnership is a key strategic tool in Zoos
Victoria’s efforts to better engage with
young families.
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Zoos Victoria
Foundation
Zoos Victoria is a registered charity and all
donations over $2 are tax deductible. The Zoos
Victoria Foundation has the responsibility of
raising funds to ensure Melbourne Zoo, Healesville
Sanctuary and Werribee Open Range Zoo are
financially supported to meet operational demands
and deliver meaningful conservation outcomes.
To achieve our conservation vision
it is vital that we secure the support of our
stakeholders and partners. We rely heavily
on philanthropic and in-kind support so
that we can continue to achieve our vision
to save wildlife and wild places, provide
engaging experiences with animals
and support our local and international
conservation programs and projects.
It is the role of our Foundation to secure
this support.
To coincide with our 150th year the
Foundation has launched a major fund­
raising initiative, the Safe Haven Appeal,
which aims to secure $85 million in
funding over five years for major project
developments at all three of our properties.
Our Foundation aims to secure $20 million
of this target funding.
Key Achievements
Securing $3.5 Million
In 2010-11 our Foundation raised
$3.5 million to support major projects and
conservation initiatives across the three
properties. This was achieved through
major gifts, direct marketing appeals, our
Animal Adoptions program, bequests,
fundraising events and general donations.
Key to achieving this target was the
securing of:
+ 50 major gifts totalling over
$5.5 million (over a number of years)
to contribute to the Zoos Victoria
Safe Haven Capital Appeal
+ A major multi-year grant from the
Ian Potter Foundation in support of the
Growing Wild precinct at Melbourne Zoo
+ Significant funding for redevelopment
of Coranderrk Bushland Reserve through
the William Buckland Foundation (ANZ
Trustees) and the Vizard Foundation.
+ Major funding from The Albert George
and Nancy Caroline Youngman Trust
(Equity Trustees) in support of the
new Gorilla Exhibit at Werribee Open
Range Zoo – this is the third year
of major project support from this Trust
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More Animals Adopted
Our Animal Adoptions program continues
to grow with 1,700 supporters joining the
program. Traditionally we have run this
program on the basis of a yearly payment
by supporters, however in 2009-10 we
offered supporters the chance to pay their
program membership monthly with a
recurrent payment. Over the past year the
number of supporters contributing through
the Animal Adoptions program has
increased from 100 to 500.
Heeding the Call of the Gorillas
End of Financial Year Appeal program
contributions increased significantly (by
over 100 per cent from last year). The
campaign used the theme of our work with
gorillas onsite, with conservation programs
in the wild and with the community through
They’re Calling on You to drive donations
totalling more than $100,000 over a two
month period.
Dr Goodall Conservation Lecture
With support from the Yulgibar Foundation
and in partnership with the Jane Goodall
Institute Australia, we held the second Zoos
Victoria Conservation Lecture Series at
Melbourne Zoo in June 2011. Dr Goodall’s
keynote address was followed by
a presentation from JGI DRC Director
(and Zoos Victoria in-field partner)
Dario Merlo and our Director of Wildlife
Conservation and Science, Rachel Lowry.
The event raised the profile and issue
of primate conservation, and increased
awareness of the work of Zoos Victoria
in fighting extinction.
Increased Donor Engagement
Over the course of the year our Foundation
has built a team of dedicated and
passionate fundraising specialists who have
enhanced the quality of our engagement
with donors and supporters. A number of
high profile events were held to raise
awareness of our status as a not-for-profit
conservation organisation and build a case
for supporting the work of Zoos Victoria.
These events included an afternoon tea
reception hosted by the Governor of Victoria
at Government House, a high profile
fundraising dinner hosted by Jeanne Pratt
at Raheen and several behind-the-scenes
events to thank donors for their support of
projects such as Gorillas Calling at Werribee
and Growing Wild at Melbourne Zoo.
Priorities for the
Coming Year
Implementing Fundraising Plan
This year will see our Foundation implement
a fundraising plan to increase the number
and size of donations so that we can
continue the vital conservation work of our
organisation. Of particular focus will be
Melbourne Zoo’s 150th birthday which we
will use to create a strong and passionate
case about the need to support Zoos
Victoria. Building on the success of the
2011-12 financial year, our Foundation will
seek to raise $3.2 million through new
gifts and pledges.
Enhancing Animal Adoptions
Foundation Board
The Zoos Victoria Foundation has an
Advisory Board with Membership as follows:
Chair
Sid Myer
Members
Andrew Abercrombie
(appointed November 2010)
Natasha Bowness
(appointed November 2010)
Andrew Darbyshire
Ian Hicks
Andrew Vizard
Alex Waislitz
Nicholas Whitby
This year we will focus on embedding the
Animal Adoptions program across our three
properties as part of the visitor experience.
This program is vital in providing us with
ongoing funding for the care and welfare
of our animals, and for the continuation
of our vital conservation work. We regard
it as a critical tool in achieving conservation
outcomes and so we will continue to
reposition it is as a key action in our fight
to save animals from extinction.
Fighting Extinction
As we continue to fight the extinction of
animals, we will also actively seek to integrate
the seeking of donations into our conservation
actions. 2011-12 is the year that starts our
Fighting Extinction Commitment and this
work requires significant funding. Donating
to Zoos Victoria will become a key action
that we will promote to our visitors and the
broader community so that they can become
involved in saving animals from extinction.
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Our Sustainable
Operations
Innovative sustainable operational
decisions are at the core of our commitment
to the environment. We know that in order
to be a truly world leading zoo-based
conservation organisation we must decrease
our environmental footprint.
Zoos Victoria is committed to finding the
best practices, procedures and products
to facilitate our goal of being carbon neutral
by 2012. From encouraging staff to separate
waste and providing compost bins, to
energy-saving infrastructure incorporated
into new buildings, building upgrades and
exhibit designs, sustainability is of critical
importance to our business.
Key Achievements
Reducing Waste
Over the past year we have made great
improvements in the management of our
waste at all three of our zoos. A new
agreement with Transpacific and Visy will
improve recycling of cardboard, paper,
plastics, glass, metal, animal waste,
horticulture waste, batteries, chemicals
and e-waste. We have also introduced
compost bins and worm farms to all staff
facilities to increase the amount of food
waste we recycle onsite. This is not only
great for our gardens, it is also means we
are decreasing the amount of methanegenerating waste to landfill.
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Sustainability Showcase
Our Environmental Management System
( EMS ) was launched by the Victorian
Commissioner for Environmental
Sustainability on 14 July 2010. Together
with our Skill Up Green training program,
the EMS was highlighted in a case study
in the Commissioner for Environmental
Sustainability’s 2011 Strategic Audit report.
Improving Resource Efficiency
A number of resource efficiency programs
were implemented during the year, reducing
our CO2 emissions by 1,100 tonnes per
year. One example involved installing
energy efficient lighting and Solar PV at
the Melbourne Zoo retail shop, which
demonstrates innovative efficiency and
renewable energy solutions. An LCD panel
communicates the solar system’s output
and serves as a talking point to engage
guests in conversation about our environmental commitments.
Skill Up Green
In order to be a world-leading zoo-based
conservation organisation, it is imperative that
our staff have the skills to make measureable positive differences to the environment.
We developed the Skill Up Green program
to ensure our staff could acquire and
enhance their skills, particularly in the realm
of sustainability. Staff skills were measured
against a competency framework and
learning and development programs
implemented to appropriately increase
skills. The Skill Up Green training program
was highlighted in the Commissioner
for Environmental Sustainability, 2011
Strategic Audit report.
Our Sustainable Office
Environmental sustainability was a key
consideration in the design and construction
of Zoos Victoria’s executive offices at our
Melbourne site. The building incorporates
high thermal insulation, double glazed
windows, rainwater harvested for lavatories,
CFL downlights, hydronic heating with
ceiling fan cooling, sustainable and
recycled materials, passive design and
high portability, and has an extremely
low environmental footprint.
Priorities for the
Coming Year
Carbon Neutral 2012
In order to achieve carbon neutral status by
2012, Zoos Victoria will select and implement
a renewable energy solution across
all three properties to significantly reduce
carbon impact. Credible bio-sequestration
offsets will be selected to negate residual
carbon impacts.
Environmental Management
System Certification
In 2011-12 we will make an application for the
Environmental Management System to be
certified under the internationally accepted
ISO 14001. This will mean that the way we
manage and minimise our environmental
impacts will be independently assessed and
verified to ensure best practice.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
from Source 2010-11
-1,245
Green power
739
Gas
9 LPG
1,585
Waste to
Landfill
7,796
Electricity
343
Vehicle
Emissions
Net Emissions = 10,472 tonnes CO2e
Green Procurement Strategy
The implementation of green procurement
is supported by staff, and as greener
product solutions are sourced, green
procurement will become business as usual.
The year ahead will see the green procurement strategy bedded down to significantly
improve measurable benefits.
Our Environmental Performance
Our carbon footprint
Above are our carbon emissions from
Scope 1, 2 and selected 3 sources. We
have further increased our carbon reduction
measures through the purchase of 14%
accredited Green Power, an increase of
4% from last year.
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Our Sustainable
Operations
Our resource and carbon
emission tracking
With Wild Sea opening in 2009-10,
we expected to see a 10 per cent increase
on our 2009 baseline carbon equivalent,
however with energy saving initiatives in
place we have only experienced a three per
cent increase. This three per cent increase
is also attributed in part to the diversion of
organics waste to landfill at Melbourne Zoo.
As a result we will be developing an on-site
compost facility at the Zoo during 2011-12.
Resource
Our potable water consumption across
the three properties has decreased
by nearly 12 per cent as a result of a leak
detection program at Melbourne Zoo.
Reduced water usage has decreased
significantly over the past year and this was
due to the increased rainfall experienced
at all properties.
2010-11
2009-10 2008-09
2007-08
2006-07
20,486,867
20,226,916
17,435,198
17,177,496
17,207,650
3,271,188 2,247,435
1,400,071 904,079 905,666
13,362,437
13,591,946 12,036,747 12,484,431 12,497,993
136,937
186,135
452,401
412,696
634,055
37,257,430
36,252,431
31,324,417
30,978,702 31,245,364
1,398
776
519
291
500
13%
56%
63%
78%
72%
165,285
187,291
164,778 161,080 198,180
Recycled water 5 (KL)
48,799 193,800
175,187 139,092 117,000
Greenhouse Gas Emissions 6 (Tonnes CO2e) 10,472
9,384
8,291
7,602
Electricity (MJ)
Green Electricity (MJ)
Natural Gas (MJ)
LPG (MJ)
Total Stationary energy 1 (MJ)
2
Waste to Landfill (Tonnes)
3
Waste Recycling Rate (%)
Potable Water 4 (KL)
Notes:
1Despite the increased expansion of exhibits such as Wild Sea at Melbourne Zoo, the total electricity consumption has only
increased slightly (3%) from 2009-10 due to effective energy efficiency programs across our three zoos. Our LPG consumption
decreased as we switched to Natural Gas at Healesville Sanctuary and with improved efficiency at Werribee Open Range
Zoo. Overall a very good energy performance.
2Waste to landfill figures have increased significantly due to the lack of and shut down of green waste recycling facilities
around the Melbourne region. As a result Melbourne Zoo’s organic waste was send to landfill. To eliminate future organics
waste recycling issues, Melbourne Zoo will be installing an on-site in-vessel composting facility for recycling all organics
waste generated. This technology will also significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from organic waste disposal.
3Our recycling rate has decreased due to the decreased volume of horticulture waste available for recycling and Melbourne
Zoo’s organics waste being sent to landfill.
4Our potable and recycled water decreased from last year due to our ability to harvest rainwater together with improved
water efficiency practices. At Melbourne Zoo, our leak detection program has uncovered and will continue to uncover
and rectify water leaks from our aging water reticulation system. Overall our water efficiency programs are showing very
good water saving results.
5 Our total use of recycled water has decreased due to increased rainfall during 2010-11.
6Our total greenhouse gas emissions has increased by 12% due to the additional organic waste required to be land filled
(see note: 2) and the slight increase in electricity use.
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Our People
Zoos Victoria supports the planning and delivery
of quality professional development for all staff
as we move towards becoming a world leading
zoo-based conservation organisation.
Our conservation efforts are powered
by our people and so it is critical that we
provide the skills and training necessary
in order for us to achieve our ambitious
goal to save animals from extinction.
With the completion of year two of our
journey to become the world’s leading
zoo-based conservation organisation, we
have achieved a number of critical
foundation steps to build a highly skilled
workforce that will rise to the conservation
challenges that face our planet.
Key Achievements
While the development of our people’s
skills and capabilities are critical, it is
their safety that is of greatest importance
and we will continue to strive for our goal
of 0 lost time injuries.
Skills Audit Project – Life Sciences
This project commenced with the
establishment of a competency framework
for all positions within our Life Sciences
and Wildlife Conservation and Science
disciplines. All employees working in these
positions have been assessed against key
competencies and the results of these
assessments will inform the development
of eLearning modules to address skills
gaps. Rolling out the eLearning modules
will be a priority for the 2011-12 year.
Entrenching the Vision and Values
Part of our journey to becoming the
world’s leading zoo-based conservation
organisation has involved the review of all
areas of our operations. Over the past year
the Zoos Victoria Leadership Group, a team
of 16 high-potential staff, has reviewed our
values in light of our new direction, and
created a new set of values that align
with our strategy and our conservation
commitments. The result is five values
based commitments which have been
endorsed by our Senior Executive and our
Board. These values are:
Workplace Climate
Measuring the satisfaction and engagement
of our people is critical to the success
of achieving our vision. This is why we have
continued to implement yearly monitoring
of these elements through our workplace
climate survey. Over the past year each
staff area within our organisation has
worked on actions to improve workplace
satisfaction as identified by the 2010-11
climate survey results. In the early part of
2011-12 we will receive the results of our
latest climate survey and this will help
us refine and refocus efforts to improve
workplace culture.
Industrial Relations
Negotiations have commenced with the
three unions representing our people with
a view to replacing two existing enterprise
agreements that have varying conditions
and expiry dates.
+ Driven by conservation
+ Committed to animal wellbeing
+ Making conservation fun
+ Powered by our people
+ Achieving conservation through
commercial growth
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Our People
Training and Development
Over the past year we have continued
to increase our investment in the training
and development of our people. A number
of training programs and initiatives have
been implemented in 2010-11 including
programs that address skills gaps
in the areas of leadership, environmental
sustainability, business skills acquisition
and health and safety.
Health and Safety
In line with our commitment to achieve
0 lost time injuries, we have spent the past
year developing and implementing an
organisation-wide health and safety plan
and new Health and Safety Code that
facilitates behaviour change that will
ultimately lead to a stronger culture of
safety within our organisation.
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Priorities for the
Coming Year
Organisational Development
Building on the last two years of skills
and development training, in 2011-12
we will implement more training across
the organisation to ensure a greater
number of staff have access to skills
development in the priority areas
of leadership, environmental sustainability
and the identification and application of
core competencies, specifically in the life
sciences and horticulture disciplines.
Improving Systems and Processes
We will continue to review our IT systems
to ensure they are providing workplace
efficiencies and making it easier for staff
to access key information on organisational
policies, procedures and processes.
As part of our commitment to review
all our operations in order to achieve our
conservation vision, we will continue
to review our human resources policies
throughout the coming year.
Our Workplace Profile
As at 30 June 2011
Employees
602
Male
240
Female
362
Casual
194
Male
65
Female
129
Full-time
252
Male
140
Female
112
FTE Part-time and Full-time
352
FTE Casual
48
Indigenous Employees
4
Executive
9
Male
4
Female
5
Health and Safety
Senior Managers
41
We will continue to develop and implement
policies and procedures focused on health
and fitness of the workforce to better
prepare the organisation to achieve our
aspiration of 0 lost time injuries by 2015.
Male
22
Female
19
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IT Manager
Finance Manager
GM Assets
Senior HR Advisor
HR Advisor - OH&S
HR Advisor Organisational
Development
HR Advisor Operations & Payroll
HR Advisor Talent Acquisition
Chief Financial
Officer
Director Human
Resources
Governance and
Planning Manager
Lawrence Tai
Ted McNamara
GM Community
Conservation
Sustainability Manager
Support Officer
Senior Scientist
GM Learning Strategy
Life Sciences Strategic
Projects Manager
GM Commercial
Development
Conservation
Partnership Manager
GM Communications
Director Visitor
and Community
Development
Katie Pahlow
Director Wildlife
Conservation
and Science
Rachel Lowry
Learning Experiences
Manager
GM Visitor Experience
General Curator
GM Operations
Senior Vet
Director
Melbourne Zoo
Kevin Tanner
GM Works
Communications
Manager
Grants Communication Retail Business
Manager
Manager
Community
Engagement Manager
Philanthropy Manger
Relationships
Manager
Director
Zoos Victoria
Foundation
Pamela
Sutton-Legaud
Chief Executive
Officer
Jenny Gray
Retail Store Manager
Strategic Development
Manager
Works Manager
Communications
Manager
Learning Experiences
Manager
Visitor Experience
Manager
Senior Operations
Manager
Visitor Development
and Learning Manager
Curator of Life
Sciences
Habitat Manager
Senior Vet
Director Healesville
Sanctuary
Glen Holland
Visitor Experience
Operations Manager
Curator of Animals
Curator of Horticulture
Director Werribee
Open Range Zoo
Sally Lewis
ZOOS VICTORIA
ORGANISATIONAL
CHART
CORPORATE PLAN
Key Performance
Indicators 2010-11
Action Area
Measure
Performance Indicator Conservation
Recognition as leading
conservation organisation
% of Victorians who
2.5%
5%
recognise ZV as active in
conservation in Victoria
Conservation
32
June 2009
Base
June 2011 Target
Biodiversity gain in the wild as a result
Wild habitat protected 770,000 ha
1,100,00 ha
of ZV initiatives
Status at June 2011
1.2%
770,000 ha
Conservation
Budget delivering conservation outcomes
Clear alignment of activities
to wildlife and community
conservation outcomes
13%
25%
24%
Conservation
ZV carbon footprint
Carbon equivalent
(CO2e)
9012 tonnes
CO2e
10% reduction
3% increase
Animals
Alignment of the collection with conservation objectives
Conservation value of the animal collection assessed by the species selection tool
Not
established
First year of
assessment
10.9/70
Animals
High standards of animal care
Avoidable animal deaths 5
0
as investigated through the
animal care procedure
16
Visitors
Total admission numbers
Number
1,626,900
1,650,000
1,720,000
Visitors
Quality of visitor experience
Net promoter rating %
49%
52%
54.6%
Visitors
Community conservation – number of people influenced to take
conservation action
Number
140,000
250,000
328,600
People
Staff engagement with ZV strategy % response agree or
85%
strongly agree
90%
87%
People
Lost Time Injury frequency rate Number of lost time injuries
rated against hours worked
18
10
21
Financial Average yield per visitor
Sustainability Total revenue (excluding
government grants and
donations) divided by total
visitation
$22.84
$24.38
$28.83
Financial Asset maintenance
Sustainability
Total spent on maintaining
assets, plant and equipment
$5,300,000
$5,700,000
$5,379,000
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CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE AND
OTHER DISCLOSURE
Manner of Establishment and
Responsible Minister
The Zoological Parks & Gardens
Act 1995
The Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
is the governing body of Victoria’s three
great zoos: Melbourne Zoo, Healesville
Sanctuary and Werribee Open Range Zoo.
Set up in 1973 as a Statutory Authority, the
the
Board’s
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(ZPGB) operates under the Zoological
Parks and Gardens Act 1995 and has
responsibility for the Royal Melbourne
Zoological Gardens, Healesville Sanctuary
and Werribee Open Range Zoo. Zoos
Victoria is the trading name for the
organisation managed by the Board.
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is appointed
appointed
byby
thethe
Victorian
then
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Minister for
Minister
Environment
for Environment
and Climate
and
Climate
Change,Change,
the Hon.the
Gavin
Hon.Jennings.
Gavin Jennings.
Objectives and Functions of the Board as
set out in the Act, are:
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and the zoological
collections
+ collections
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+ To
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and the
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of the and
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managed
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and the zoological parks and
+ To increase public knowledge and
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awareness of the zoological collections
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and
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Duties
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include:
Our Patrons:
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GovernorofofVictoria,
Victoria,
Professor David de Kretser, A.C.
(July
2010 - April
Governor
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Hon. The
Gavin
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A.O. Q.C.
Victoria,
The
Hon.
Alex
Chernov,
MLC, Minister for Environment and
(current as of June 2011)
Climate Change.
Our Ministers: The responsible Ministers
during the 2010-11 reporting period were
the Hon. Gavin Jennings MLC, Minister for
Environment and Climate Change for the
period from 1 July 2010 to 2 December
2010 and the Hon. Ryan Smith MP, Minister
for Environment and Climate Change
for the period from 2 December 2010 to
30 June 2011.
To advise
advise the
the Minister
Minister of
of matters
matters relating
+
+ To
to
the Board’s
and powers
relating
to the functions
Board’s functions
and or
on
any other
referred
to by
the
powers
or onmatter
any other
matter
referred
Minister
to by the Minister
+
To provide
provide consultancy
consultancy and
and advice
+ To
services
to the public
zoological
advice services
to theon
public
on
matters
zoological matters
+
+ To
To provide
provide services
services and
and facilities
facilities for
for
visitors
visitors to
to the
the zoological
zoological parks
parks and
and
managed
managed land
land
+
+ Approval
Approval of
of the
the strategic
strategic direction
direction
and
and vision
vision
+
+ Setting
Setting appropriate
appropriate Board
Board policies
policies
providing
providing strategic,
strategic, ethical
ethical and
and
operational
operational guidance
guidance
+
+ Approval
Approval of
of annual
annual and
and corporate
corporate plans
plans
+
+ Approval
Approval of
of annual
annual financial
financial reports
reports
+
+ Reviewing
Reviewing risks,
risks, governance
governance and
and
internal
internal controls
controls
+
+ Reporting
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to the
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out
and promote
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and thezoological
maintenance
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the conservation of wildlife and
of biodiversity
its natural habitats and the maintenance
of biodiversity
Board Members
No. of Meetings Eligible to Attend
No. of Meetings
Attended
Appointed
Andrew Fairley
7
7
Reappointed Chair
27/04/10
Gaye Hamilton
7
Reappointed 27/04/10
Pru Sanderson
5
5
Reappointed 21/05/08
Term Expired 29/04/11
Nick Whitby
Reappointed 10/05/11
7
7
6
Kimberley Dripps
3
2
Appointed 30/04/08
Resigned 15/03/11
Dr Kenneth Hinchcliff
5
Reappointed 10/05/11
Mary Gillett
5
3
7
Appointed 21/05/08
Term Expired 29/04/11
Dr Irene Irvine
7
5
Reappointed 10/05/11
Helen Thornton
7
7
Appointed March 2010
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Board
Profiles
Mr Andrew Fairley
Mr Nicholas Whitby
Dr Kenneth Hinchcliff
LLB FAICD
Chair
BBus
BVSc (Hons), MS, PhD, DACVIM
Nick was reappointed to the Board in 2005
and is Managing Director of Grollo Leisure
and Tourism. Nick has responsibility for
a range of businesses and assets including
property development, ski lift operations,
hospitality and retail assets. Nick has
a well-established understanding of the
tourism sector and the interaction between
commercial operations and government.
Kenneth was appointed to the Board in
2008 and is a graduate of the Melbourne
Veterinary School and Dean of the Faculty
of Veterinary Science at the University of
Melbourne. He has completed an advanced
training program in large animal internal
medicine at the University of WisconsinMadison, and a PhD at the Ohio State
University. Kenneth was a faculty member
in the College of Veterinary Medicine at
OSU, rising to professor before joining the
University of Melbourne in 2007.
Andrew Fairley was appointed to the
Board as Chair in April 2007. He came to
the Board with more than two decades
experience in the sustainable tourism
sector. Andrew is an equity lawyer with
DLA Piper and has in excess of 30 years
experience in the specialist field of
superannuation and trusts.
He is Chair of Equipsuper Superannuation
Fund, and a member of the Deakin
Investment Advisory Committee. He is also
a Director of a number of private client
family enterprises.
He chairs the Sir Andrew Fairley Foundation.
Dr Irene Irvine
Bsc, PhD, DipEd, GradDip Admin
Irene Irvine was appointed to the Board as
Deputy Chair in April 2008. Irene has
extensive experience in the education
sector, holding a number of senior
executive appointments. Dr Irene Irvine is
Chair of Phillip Island Nature Park. She is
also on the Boards of State Trustees
Limited and Melbourne Girls’ College and
has previously been a board member of
Craft Victoria and Camberwell Girls’
Grammar School.
Ms Prudence Sanderson
BArch (Hons), Grad Dip Arch Cons,
Dip CD AICD
Pru was reappointed to the Board in May
2005 and is the CEO of the Victorian
Government’s sustainable urban development authority. An honours graduate in
architecture, Pru has held senior positions
delivering major infrastructure projects
including Design Manager for Melbourne
Museum and Manager of Development
and Operations for Federation Square.
Pru has also served in local government
with the City of Melbourne and the City
of Whitehorse.
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Ms Gaye Hamilton
BSc (Ed)
Gaye was appointed to the Board in
April 2007. After beginning her career
as a secondary school teacher, Gaye has
previously held senior positions with the
Victorian Department of Education and
Museums Victoria as well as Zoos Victoria.
She is also a Board member of the Queen
Victoria Women’s Centre Trust, the Victorian
State Sports Centre’s Trust, Seaworks’
Foundation, the People and Parks
Foundation and the Western Bulldogs
Football Club.
Ms Kimberley Dripps
BVSc (Hons), MBA
Kimberley was appointed to the Board
in April 2008. Kimberley practised as a vet
for six years before joining the Department
of Natural Resources and Environment
in 1999. She undertook a range of roles
focused on policy and program
development and management before being
appointed as Director Business Strategy
and Services. Until May 2010, Kimberley
was Executive Director Biodiversity and
Ecosystem Services, Department of
Sustainability and Environment, managing
policy, programs and research to benefit
Victoria’s rich biodiversity. Kimberley is
currently Executive Director of Intergovern­
mental Relations and Land, Planning and
Environment for the Regional Rail Link
Project at the Department of Transport.
Ms Mary Gillett
BArts
Mary was appointed to the Board in May
2008. She developed her interest in Victoria’s
zoos serving as the State Member for
Werribee for 10 years, from 1996 to 2006.
As the local member Mary worked closely
with Werribee Open Range Zoo and Zoos
Victoria to secure funding for a number of
major developments. Prior to entering
Parliament, Mary worked with the former
Federated Storemen and Packers Union
(now the National Union of Workers).
Her early career saw her have roles with
the Australian Tax Office and the Industrial
Relations Commission.
Ms Helen Thornton
B.Ec ACA
Helen was appointed to the Board in
February 2010 and was appointed as Chair
of the Audit and Risk and Compliance
Committee in March 2010. Helen has
extensive experience in risk management
and both internal and external audit and has
worked in a number of executive positions in
the private sector. She was an independent
member of the Audit and Risk and
Compliance Committee for a number of
years prior to her appointment to the Board.
Helen is also on the Boards of Rural Finance
Corporation and Big Sky Credit Union.
Board Committees
The Board has established the following committees, which oversee the Governance
and Compliance requirements of the Zoological Parks and Gardens Board. As of
30 June 2011 these committee are:
Name of Committee
Committee ZV Board Members
Responsibility
Zoos Victoria
Management
Independent
Members
Business To advise, monitor and make recommendations
Development to the Board in relation to business plans,
Committee
funding models, long-range planning, branding
and environmental and social impacts.
Nick Whitby (Chair)
Andrew Fairley
Gaye Hamilton
Pru Sanderson
Helen Thornton
CEO
Charles Sitch
Remuneration and Governance Committee
To advise, monitor and make recommendations
to the Board of Directors in relation to executive
remuneration, overarching industrial relations policies and guidelines and governance matters,
nominations to Board positions and strategic
risk management.
Irene Irvine (Chair)
Andrew Fairley Ken Hinchcliff
CEO
HR Director
N/A
Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee
To review the quality of financial reporting,
the financial management of the capital
development program, review financial risk management procedures and monitor regulatory, legal and internal control compliance.
Helen Thornton (Chair)
CEO
Irene Irvine
CFO
Andrew Fairley
Science Advisory Committee
To advise and assist Zoos Victoria in discharging
Dr Ken Hinchcliff (Chair)
Director Wildlife
David Choquenot
its responsibilities in relation to science, research Conservation,
Andrew Bennett
and conservation activities. The Committee Senior Veterinarian, Sally Cockburn
consists of senior Zoos Victoria staff, a nominated Senior Scientist
Sze Flett
representative from the Department of David Gardner
Sustainability and Environment and at least three Betty Weiler
independent external members with recognised scientific and research disciplines.
Animal Welfare Peer Review Committee
To confirm that the care of animals is conducted
Dr Ken Hinchcliff
CEO
in accordance with Zoos Victoria and industry
(Acting Chair) Senior Veterinarian
policies and procedures, review all animal welfare
Helen Thornton
Life Sciences
incident reports and peer review decisions made
Manager
and conclusions drawn from any investigation
into issues from complaints or concerns about
animal welfare.
A separate report is provided on the Animal
Welfare Peer Review Committee as an
addendum to this annual report.
Melbourne Zoo
To steer the calendar of celebrations for
Gaye Hamilton (Chair)
150th Anniversary Melbourne Zoo’s 150th birthday in 2012.
Irene Irvine
Committee
Peter Riley
(from 16/6/10)
Melbourne Zoo
Director
Foundation Director
Duncan Mackellar
Graham Mitchell
John Henley
Robyn Chatwood
Matthew Jackson
Cathy Oke
Natasha Bowness
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CORPOrATE
GOVERNANCE AND
OTHER DISCLOSURE
Attestation on Compliance
with the Australian/New Zealand
Risk Management Standard
I, Chair of the Audit and Risk and
Compliance Committee of the Board certify
that the Zoological Parks and Gardens
Board has risk management processes in
place consistent with the Australian/New
Zealand Risk Management Standard
and an internal control system is in place
that enables the executive to understand,
manage and satisfactorily control risk
exposures. The Zoological Parks and
Gardens Board verifies this assurance and
that the risk profile of the Zoological Parks
and gardens Board has been critically
reviewed within the last 12 months.
Audit and Risk Management
and Compliance Committee
The Audit and Risk Management
& Compliance Committee consists of the
following members at 30 June 2011:
Names
Position
Period
Helen Thornton (Chair)
Board Member
01/07/2010 to 30/06/2011
Andrew Fairley
Board Member
17/05/2011 to 30/06/2011
Irene Irving
Board Member
01/07/2010 to 30/06/2011
Peter Riley
Independent
01/07/2010 to 30/06/2011
The main responsibilities of the
Committee are:
Helen Thornton
Chair Audit and Risk Management
& Compliance Committee
Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
17 August 2011
+ To review the quality of statutory financial
reporting and support the Board in
making informed decisions regarding
accounting practices and disclosures.
+ To review the quality of management
financial reporting and support the
Board in making informed decisions
regarding corporate and business plans
and forecasting.
+ To review the financial management
of the capital development program.
+ To review the effectiveness of internal
controls and financial risk management
procedures.
+ To review the appointment, scope,
findings and independence of the internal
and external audits.
+ To monitor regulatory, legal and internal
control compliance.
+ To reviewing and assisting the
development of strategies for key
financial areas.
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Freedom of Information
Disclosure of Major Contracts
The Freedom of Information Act 1982 allows
the public a right of access to documents
held by the Board. Details of FOI request
received during the financial year are
outlined below.
No contracts over $10 million were entered
into during the reporting period.
Details
Number
2010-11
Number
2009-10
Access granted in part
0
1
Access denied in full
0
0
No Documents
1
0
Matters not finalised 0
0
Total
1
1
Requests as detailed in Section 17 of the
FOI Act must be made in writing along with
the prescribed fee of $24.40 (as at 1 July
2011) to:
Contact details:
FOI Officer
PO Box 74
Parkville Vic 3052
Telephone: (03) 9340 2703
Facsimile: (03) 9340 2795
Email: [email protected]
Consultancies
The following table lists the consultants
engaged in 2010-11 where the cost of the
engagement was $100,000 or above.
Zoos Victoria continues to implement
and apply this principle in its business
undertakings.
Details of consultancies over $100,000
Consultant
Nil
Whistleblower Protection Act 2001
Project
Nil
The Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001
encourages and assists people in making
disclosures of improper conduct by public
officers and public bodies. The Act provides
protection to people who make disclosures
in accordance with the Act and establishes
a system for the matters disclosed to be
investigated and rectifying action to be taken.
$’000 ex gst
Total approved project fee
Nil
Expenditure 2010-11
Nil
Future expenditure
Nil
Consultancies engaged during the year
where total fees were less than $100,000.
Details of consultancies under $100,000
Number
3
$’000 ex gst
Expenditure 2010-11
Nil
Future expenditure
Nil
Major External Reviews
There were no major external reviews
conducted in 2010-11.
Subsequent Events
There were no matters subsequent to the
financial report being finalised that would
significantly affect finances.
Significant Changes in the
Financial Position During the Year
There were no significant changes in the
financial position during the year.
Competitive neutrality seeks to enable
fair competition between government and
private sector businesses. Any advantages
or disadvantages that government
businesses may experience, simply as
a result of government ownership, should
be neutralised.
National Competition Policy
In 1995, all Australian Governments
(Federal, State and Territory) agreed
to review and, where appropriate, reform
all existing legislative restrictions on
competition. Under National Competition
Policy, the guiding legislative principle is
that legislation, including future legislative
proposals, should not restrict competition
unless it can be demonstrated that:
The Board does not tolerate improper
conduct by employees, nor the taking
of reprisals against those who come
forward to disclose such conduct. It is
committed to ensuring transparency and
accountability in its administrative and
management practices and supports the
making of disclosures that reveal corrupt
conduct, conduct involving a substantial
mismanagement of public resources,
or conduct involving a substantial risk to
public health and safety or the environment.
The Board will take all reasonable steps to
protect people who make such disclosures
from any detrimental action in reprisal
for making the disclosure. It will also afford
natural justice to the person who is the
subject of the disclosure.
+ the benefits of the restriction to the
community as a whole outweigh the
costs; and
+ the objectives of the legislation can only
be achieved by restricting competition.
The Board continues to comply with the
requirements of the National Competition
Policy.
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CORPOrATE
GOVERNANCE AND
OTHER DISCLOSURE
Reporting procedures
The Ombudsman Victoria
Disclosures of improper conduct or
detrimental action by the Board
or its employees may be made to the
following officers:
The Ombudsman Victoria
Level 9, 459 Collins St (North Tower)
Melbourne Vic 3000
The Protected Disclosure Coordinator
Ms Amanda Embury
Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Locked Bag 210 PO
Parkville Vic 3052
Telephone: (03) 9340 2722
Protected Disclosure Officer
Mr Lawrence Tai
Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Locked Bag 210 PO
Parkville Vic 3052
Telephone: (03) 9340 2703
Alternatively, disclosures of improper
conduct or detrimental action by the
Zoological Parks and Gardens Board’s
employees may also be made directly to:
Stopline
Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
c/o STOPLINE
Locked Bag 8
Hawthorn Vic 3122
Telephone: 1300 30 45 50
Facsimile: (03) 9882 4480
Attention: The Zoo c/o STOPLINE
[email protected]
www.stopline.com.au
Compliance With the Building
Act 1993
Telephone: (03) 9613 6222
Toll Free: 1800 806 314
[email protected]
www.ombudsman.vic.gov.au
Further information
Written guidelines outlining the system for
reporting disclosures of improper conduct
or detrimental action by the Zoological
Parks and Gardens Board’s employees are
available on the Board’s website.
Disclosures under the Whistleblowers
Protection Act
Details
2010-11
Number
2009-10
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
Compliance Statement for the
Financial Management
The Zoological Parks and Gardens
Board of Victoria has complied with
the Financial Compliance Framework
Direction requirements.
Major Changes or Factors Affecting
Performance
There were no major changes or factors
during the year that would significantly
affected financial or operational performance throughout the year.
The Zoological Parks and Gardens
Board Victoria complies with the building
management provisions of the Building Act
1993. The Zoological Parks and Gardens
Board Victoria ensures that all works
requiring building approval have plans
certified, works in progress inspected and
Occupancy Permits issued by independent
Building Surveyors engaged on a local job
by job basis. It also ensures that plans for
these works are lodged with the relevant
local council.
The Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Victoria requires all building practitioners
engaged on building works to be
registered and maintain registration
throughout the course of the works.
Building work
The major building work completed in
2010-11 was construction of the corporate
office at Melbourne Zoo, refurbishment of
the catering facility at Melbourne Zoo,
Veterinarian Facilities at Werribee Open
Range Zoo and Pedestrian Bridges at
Healesville Sanctuary.
The Zoo ensures that all building projects
were constructed by registered builders in
accordance with approved drawings and
specifications. The exhibits are now being
used by the staff and public.
All had plans certified, works in progress
inspected and Occupancy Permits issued
where required by independent Building
Surveyors.
Maintenance
Maintenance and improvement works are
regularly carried out on Zoological Parks
and Gardens Board’s buildings to ensure
that they are maintained in a safe and
serviceable condition.
Conformity
Work is continuing to ensure that all
existing buildings conform to standards.
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Pecuniary Interest Disclosures
Board members are required to complete
a statement of pecuniary interest including
any relevant shareholdings during the year
and have done so. Members are also given
the opportunity to declare specific interest
at the start of each Board meeting.
Implementation of the Victorian
Industry Participation Policy
In October 2003, the Victorian Parliament
passed the Victorian Industry Participation
Policy Act 2003 which requires public
bodies and Departments to report on the
implementation of the Victorian Industry
Participation Policy (VIPP). Departments
and public bodies are required to apply
VIPP in all tenders over $3 million in
metropolitan Melbourne and $1 million
in regional Victoria.
Details of contracts to which VIPP applies
Contract commenced
2010-11
Contract completed
2010-11
Number
Value
Nil
Nil
Number
Value
Nil
Nil
Statement of Availability of Other
Information
This information is available on
request from:
The following information relevant to the
headings listed in Financial reporting
Direction 22B of the Financial Management
Act 1994 is held at Zoos Victoria offices
and is available on request, subject to the
Freedom of Information Act 1982.
FOI Officer
+ A statement that declarations of pecuniary
interests have been duly completed by
all relevant officers
Zoos Victoria
PO Box 74
Parkville Vic 3052
Telephone: (03) 9340 2703
Facsimile: (03) 9340 2795
Email: [email protected]
+ Details of shares held by a senior
officer as nominee or held beneficially in
a statutory authority or subsidiary
+ Details of publications produced by
Zoos Victoria about itself, and how these
can be obtained
+ Details of changes in prices, fees,
charges, rates and levies charged by
Zoos Victoria
+ Details of any major external reviews
carried out on Zoos Victoria
+ Details of major research and
development activities undertaken by
Zoos Victoria
+ Details of overseas visits undertaken
including a summary of the objectives
and outcomes of each visit
+ Details of major promotional,
public relations and marketing activities
undertaken to develop community
awareness of Zoos Victoria and its
services
+ Details of assessments and measures
undertaken to improve the occupational
health and safety of employees
+ A general statement on industrial
relations within Zoos Victoria and details
of lost time through industrial accidents
and disputes
+ A list of major committees sponsored
by Zoos Victoria, the purposes of each
committee and the extent to which
purposes have been achieved.
ZOOS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2010-11
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An Introduction to Keeping and Breeding
Australian Reptiles.
Lynch M, Taylor T, Duignan P, Marenda M,
Swingler J, Arnould J P Y and Kirkwood
R. 2010. Identification of mycoplasmas in
Australian fur seals and possible association
with gestational failure. In ‘Proceedings of
the annual conference of the Wildlife
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Dover, Tasmania. Pp. 50
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Our Partners
AND Supporters
Partner Level
Major Partners
2010-11
Partner
Gold
The Yulgilbar Foundation
Silver
Aussie Recycling Program
Aware Environmental
Dept of Sustainability
and Environment
Friends of the Zoos
IOOF Foundation
Mattioli Bros.
The Ian Potter Foundation
The Merrin Foundation
The Vizard Foundation
The William Buckland
Foundation (ANZ Trustees)
The Youngman Trust
(Equity Trustees)
Bronze
HGK Foundation
Husqvarna
Karcher
Mailguard
Snowy Nominees
Zoos Victoria
Partners
and Supporters
Government
Partners
City West Water
CSIRO Livestock
Industries
Clark Rubber
Major Partners
DEECD
Deakin University
Collier Charitable Fund
CSL Limited
Catholic Education Office
of Melbourne
Department of Treasury
and Finance (DTF)
Dept Sustainability
and Environment
Essendon Fields
Liberty Catering
Dept Sustainability
and Environment (DSE)
Dr Damien Higgins,
University of Sydney
Community
Partners
Environment Protection
Authority (EPA)
Dr Joanne Devlin,
The University of Melbourne
Parks Victoria,
Department
of Sustainability
and Environment,
Department of Education
and Early Childhood
Development
Drs. Thomas Hildebrandt,
Frank Goritz,
Robert Hermes,
Department of
Reproduction Management,
Leibniz Institute for Zoo
and Wildlife research
Sustainability Victoria
Fisheries, Oceans Canada
Andrew Abercrombie
Andrew Fairley
Fisher Price
George Calombaris
The Press Club
George Castan
Integrated Group
ITW Hi-Cone
Lesley Roach, in memory
of Margaret Bray
Lord Mayor’s Charitable
Foundation
Mailguard
Melbourne Storm Rugby
League Club
Merle Carroll Assistance
Fund (Perpetual Trustees)
Friends of the
Zoos Limited
Wildlife Victoria,
Help for Wildlife,
Country Fire Authority,
Cardinia Catchment
Landcare,
Wurundjeri Council,
Worawa Aboriginal
College
Community
Conservation
Partners
National Australia Bank
Parks Victoria
Nicholas Whitby
ARP
Pental Products
Jane Goodall Institute
Portland House
Melbourne Water
Sid and Fiona Myer
Family Foundation
City of Melbourne
Sunraysia Foundation
The Myer Foundation
The Pratt Foundation
The Wilbow Group
Vicki Callanan
VISY
Wyndham City Council
Bequests
Estate of Christopher
John Ellis
Friends of the Helmeted
Honeyeater, Friends of the
Leadbeater’s Possum,
HELP – Helping
Endangered Leadbeater’s
Possum youth group
Melbourne University
Melbourne Business
School
Monash University
Tourism Research Unit
University of
South Australia
Estate of Elaine Anderson
Schweppes
Estate of
Ernest Hiram Pallot
Education Partners
Estate of
Faye Coralie Atkins
Catholic Education Office
Melbourne
International
Conservation
Partners
Fauna & Flora International
Hutan
Melbourne Veterinary
Specialist Centre
Monash University
Phillip Island Nature Parks
Sacramento Zoo
Mabuwaya Foundation
The University of
Melbourne, multiple
faculties
Northern Rangelands
Trust
Wildlife Disease
Association, (WDA).
Tenkile Conservation
Alliance
Dr Peter Timms,
Queensland University
of Technology.
Media Partners
Queensland Government,
Koala Disease Research
Grant, Department
of Environment and
Resource Management
(DERM).
Jane Goodall Institute
Channel 10
Herald Sun
Supporters
Animal Eye Care
Assoc. Prof Katie Allen,
Royal Children’s Hospital
Cato Cardiology
Dr. Glen Edwards,
Dr. Charlie El-Hage,
University of Melbourne
Veterinary Clinic and
Hospital
Dr. Kevin Moriarty
Estate of
Gloria Joy Cooper
Dr. Stephen Coles
Estate of
Lloma Lesley Lewis
IOOF Foundation
Estate of
Reginald Edward Gregory
Estate of
Winifred I E Mackenzie
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Research Partners
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Husqvarna
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National Centre for
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Zoo and Aquarium
Association
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ZOOS VICTORIA
FINANCIAL REPORT
Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Accountable officer’s and chief finance and accounting officer’s declaration
We certify that the attached financial statements for the Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
have been prepared in accordance with Standing Direction 4.2 of the Financial Management
Act 1994, applicable Financial Reporting Directions, Australian Accounting Standards,
including interpretations, and other mandatory professional reporting requirements.
We further state that, in our opinion, the information set out in the comprehensive
operating statement, balance sheet, statement of changes in equity, cash flow statement
and notes forming part of the financial statements, presents fairly the financial transactions
during the year ended 30 June 2011 and financial position of the Zoological Parks and
Gardens Board at 30 June 2011.
We are not aware of any circumstance which would render any particulars included in the
financial statements to be misleading or inaccurate.
We authorise the attached financial statements for issue on 1 September 2011.
Andrew EJ Fairley
Chairman
1 September 2011
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Jenny Gray
Chief Executive Officer
Lawrence Tai
Chief Financial Officer
Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Comprehensive operating statement for the financial year ended 30 June 2011
Notes
2011 $’000 2010
$’000
Income from transactions
Revenue
1(j)(2(a)
37,051
37,171
Government Grants
2(b)
14,055
11,487
Other income 2(c)
5,858
3,320
Total income from transactions
56,964
51,978
Expenses from transactions
Employee benefits 1(k)(vi),3(a)
(31,595)
(28,821)
Supplies and services
1(k)(vii),3(b)
(16,656)
(14,385)
1(k)(ii),3(c)
(6,263)
(6,117)
3(d)
(2,821)
(2,890)
1(k)(iv),3(e)
(25)
(25)
Total expenses from transactions
(57,360)
(52,238)
Net result from transactions (net operating balance)
(396)
(260)
Depreciation and amortisation Other operating expenses
Finance expense
Other economic flows included in net result
Net gain/(loss) on non financial assets
11
34
30
Total other economic flows included in net result
34
30
Net result
(362)
(230)
Other economic flows – other non owner changes in equity
Changes in physical asset revaluation reserve
12
23,109
4,700
Total other economic flows – Other non owner changes in equity
23,109
4,700
Comprehensive result
22,746
4,470
The comprehensive operating statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Balance sheet as at 30 June 2011
Notes
2011 $’000 2010
$’000
Assets
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
1(l)(i),17(a),21(h)
28,738
32,378
1(l)(ii),4,21(h)
1,043
1,021
Total financial assets
29,781
33,399
Receivables
Non financial assets
Inventories
1(l)(iii)
1,652
1,445
1(l)(vi),10(a),10(b)
220,365
191,504
1(l)(iv),9
532
500
Prepayments
103
86
Total non financial assets
222,652
193,535
Total assets
252,433
226,934
Property, plant and equipment and vehicles
Intangible assets
Liabilities
Borrowings
1(m)(ii),5,21(h)
330
280
Payables
1(m)(iii),6,21(h)
4,760
2,691
1(m)(i),8
7,111
6,478
Total liabilities
12,201
9,449
Net assets
240,232
217,485
Provisions
Equity
Accumulated surplus/(deficit)
10,231
10,593
1(c)
104,423
104,423
12
125,578
102,469
Total equity
240,232
217,485
Contribution by owners
Reserves
Commitments for expenditure
14
Contingent liabilities and contingent assets
16
The above balance sheet should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Statement of changes in equity for the financial year ended 30 June 2011
$000’s
Notes
Balance as at 1 July 2009
Physical Asset
Revaluation
Accumulated
Surplus
Surplus
Contribution by Owner
Total
101,423
210,015
(230)
(230)
4,700
4,700
97,769
Net result for the year
Other comprehensive income for the year
12
10,823
Capital appropriations
Balance as at 30 June 2010
3,000
3,000
104,423
217,485
(362)
(362)
23,109
23,109
102,469
Net result for the year
Other comprehensive income for the year
12
Balance as at 30 June 2011
125,578
10,593
10,231
104,423
240,232
The above statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Cash flow statement for the financial year ended 30 June 2011
Notes
2011 $’000 2010
$’000
Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts
Receipts from government
15,209
12,233
Sponsorship, grants and donations received
3,090
1,806
Receipts from admission
21,557
22,445
Receipts from sales of goods
6,162
6,230
Receipts from other sources
12,308
11,301
Goods and services tax recovered from the ATO (presented on a net basis)
50
220
Interest received 1,577
1,034
Investment income received
-
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Total receipts
59,953
55,318
Payments
Payments to suppliers
(23,216)
(20,425)
Payments to employees
(30,099)
(28,796)
Interest and other costs of finance paid
(25)
(25)
Total payments
(53,340)
(49,246)
6,613
6,072
Net cash flows from/(used in) operating activities
17(b)
Cash flows from investing activities
Payment for investment -
(31)
Payments for Property, Plant & Office Equipment & Vehicles
(10,054)
(9,256)
Payments for Intangible assets
(111)
(13)
Proceeds from redemption of investment
-
11,198
Proceeds from sale of Plant & Office Equipment & Vehicles
66
108
Net cash flows from/(used in) investing activities
(10,099)
2,006
Cash flows from financing activities
Owner contributions by State Government
-
3,000
Repayment of finance leases
-
(139)
Repayment of borrowings
(154)
(121)
Net cash flows from/(used in) financing activities
(154)
2,740
Net increase/ (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(3,640)
10,818
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year
32,378
21,560
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year
28,738
32,378
The above cash flow statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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17(a)
Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Notes to the financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2011
Note 1 – Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies
a) Statement of compliance
The financial report is a general
purpose financial report which
has been prepared on an accrual basis
in accordance with the Financial
Management Act 1994 and applicable
Australian Accounting Standards and
Interpretations (AASs). AASs include
Australian equivalents to International
Financial Reporting Standards.
The accrual basis of accounting has
been applied in the preparation of these
financial statements whereby assets,
liabilities, equity, income and expenses
are recognised in the reporting period
to which they relate, regardless of when
cash is received or paid.
In the application of the AASs,
management is required to make
judgments, estimates and assumptions
about carrying values of assets and
liabilities that are not readily apparent
from other sources. The estimates and
associated assumptions are based on
historical experience and various other
factors that are believed to be reasonable
under the circumstance, the results
of which form the basis of making the
judgments. Actual results may differ
from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying
assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing
basis. Revisions to accounting estimates
are recognised in the period in which the
estimate is revised if the revision affects
only that period or in the period of the
revision, and future periods if the revision
affects both current and future periods.
Accounting policies are selected and
applied in a manner which ensures that
the resulting financial information satisfies
the concepts of relevance and reliability,
thereby ensuring that the substance
of the underlying transactions or other
events is reported.
‘Other economic flows’ are changes
arising from market re-measurements.
They include gains and losses from
disposals, revaluations and impairments
of non-current physical and intangible
assets; actuarial gains and losses arising
from defined benefit superannuation
plans; fair value changes of financial
instruments and agricultural assets; and
depletion of natural assets (non-produced)
from their use or removal.
The net result is equivalent to profit or
loss derived in accordance with AASs.
c) Equity
Contributions by owners
In complying AASs, the entity has, where
relevant, applied those paragraphs
applicable to not-for-profit entities.
b) Basis of accounting preparation
and measurement
The accounting policies set out below
have been applied in preparing
the financial report for the year ended
30 June 2011 and the comparative
information presented for the year ended
30 June 2010.
Additions to net assets which have been
designated as contributions by owners
are recognised as contributed capital.
Other transfers that are in the nature
of contributions or distributions have
also been designated as contributions
by owners.
Transfers of net assets arising from
administrative restructurings are treated
as distributions to or contributions
by owners.
Balance sheet
Assets and liabilities are presented
in liquidity order with assets aggregated
into financial assets and non-financial
assets.
d) Scope and presentation
of financial statements
Comprehensive operating statement
Income and expenses in the compre‑
hensive operating statement are classified
according to whether or not they arise
from ‘transactions’ or ‘other economic
flows’. This classification is consistent
with the whole of government reporting
format and is allowed under AASB 101
Presentation of financial statements.
‘Transactions’ and ‘other economic flows’
are defined by the Australian system of
government finance statistics: concepts,
sources and methods 2005 Cat.
No. 5514.0 published by the Australian
Bureau of Statistics (see Note 22).
‘Transactions’ are those economic flows
that are considered to arise as a result
of policy decisions, usually interactions
between two entities by mutual agree‑
ment. Transactions also include flows
within an entity, such as depreciation
where the owner is simultaneously acting
as the owner of the depreciating asset
and as the consumer of the service
provided by the asset. Taxation is
regarded as mutually agreed interactions
between the Government and taxpayers.
Transactions can be in kind (e.g. assets
provided/given free of charge or for
nominal consideration) or where the final
consideration is cash.
Current and non-current assets and
liabilities (those expected to be recovered
or settled beyond 12 months) are
disclosed in the notes, where relevant.
Statement of changes in equity
The statement of changes in equity
presents reconciliations of each
non-owner and owner equity opening
balance at the beginning of the reporting
period to the closing balance at the
end of the reporting period. It also shows
separately changes due to amounts
recognised in the comprehensive
result and amounts recognised in other
comprehensive income related to other
non-owner changes in equity.
Cash flow statement
Cash flows are classified according to
whether or not they arise from operating
activities, investing activities, or financing
activities. This classification is consistent
with requirements under AASB 107
Statement of cash flows.
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Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Notes to the financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2011
Note 1 – Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies (cont.)
e) Reporting entity
The financial report covers the
Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
as an individual reporting entity.
The Board is a Statutory Authority of the
State of Victoria, established under the
Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Act 1995. It also trades under the
business name of Zoos Victoria and
operates three zoos namely, Melbourne
Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee
Open Range Zoo. Its principal address
is: Elliott Avenue, Parkville, Victoria 3052.
f) Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Income, expenses and assets
are recognised net of the amount of
associated GST, unless the GST
incurred is not recoverable from the
taxation authority. In this case it is
recognised as part of the cost of
acquisition of the asset or as part
of the expense.
Receivables and payables are stated
inclusive of the amount of GST receivable
or payable. The net amount of GST
recoverable from, or payable to, the
taxation authority is included with
other receivables or payables in the
balance sheet.
Cash flows are presented on a gross
basis. The GST components of cash
flows arising from investing or financing
activities which are recoverable from,
or payable to the taxation authority, are
presented as operating cash flow.
h) Contingent assets and
contingent liabilities
Contingent assets and contingent
liabilities are not recognised in the
balance sheet, but are disclosed by
way of a note and, if quantifiable, are
measured at nominal value.
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Commitments include those operating,
capital and other outsourcing commit‑
ments arising from non-cancellable
contractual or statutory sources and
are disclosed at their nominal value.
The amounts are outlined in Note 14.
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Dividend revenue is recognised
on a receivable basis.
(vi) Other income
Other income consists of outgoings
recovered, miscellaneous items
that are usually one-off revenue
items received during the year and
gains/losses on disposal of property,
plant and equipment, disposal
of investments and disposal of a
business. Any gain or loss on disposal
is recognised at the date control of
the asset is passed to the buyer and
is determined after deducting from
the proceeds the carrying value of
the asset at that time.
i) Rounding of amounts
Amounts in the financial statements have
been rounded to the nearest thousand
dollars, unless otherwise stated.
Figures in the financial statements may
not equate due to rounding.
j) Revenue from transactions
Revenue is recognised to the extent that
it is probable that the economic benefits
will flow to the Board and the revenue
can be reliably measured. The following
specific recognition criteria must also be
met before revenue is recognised:
k)Expenses from transactions
(i) Grants and other payments
(i) Sale of goods
Revenue is recognised at the point
of sale when the significant risks and
rewards of ownership of the goods
have passed to the buyer and the
costs incurred or to be incurred
in respect of the transaction can be
measured reliably.
Depreciation is provided on property,
plant and equipment, including
buildings but excluding land.
Depreciation is generally calculated
on a straight-line basis so as to write
off the net cost or other re-valued
amount of each asset over its
expected useful life. The estimated
useful lives and depreciation method
are reviewed at the end of each
annual reporting period.
Amortisation begins when the
asset is available for use, that is, when
it is in the location and condition
necessary for it to be capable of
operating in the manner intended by
management. The amortisation period
and the amortisation method for an
intangible asset with a finite useful
life are reviewed at least at the end
of each annual reporting period.
Revenue from rendering of services
is recognised when the services
are rendered.
(iii) Grants and donations
Government Grants, Foundation
Grants, bequests, donations,
sponsorship and other contributions
are recognised as revenues when
they are received or there is
reasonable assurance that they
will be received and all attaching
conditions will be complied with.
(iv) Interest revenue
Interest revenue includes interest
received on bank term deposits,
interest from investments, and other
interest received. Interest revenue is
recognised on a time proportionate
basis that takes into account the
effective yield on the financial asset.
Grants, subsidies and other payments
to third parties are recognised as
an expense in the reporting period in
which they are paid or payable.
(ii) Depreciation and Amortisation
of Intangible Assets
(ii) Rendering of services
g) Commitments
(v) Dividend revenue
Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Notes to the financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2011
The following useful lives of assets are
used in the calculation of depreciation
and amortisation of intangible assets:
Category
2011
2010
10 to 100 years
10 to 100 years
Buildings Plant and office equipment
5 to 20 years
5 to 20 years
Motor vehicles and buses
3 to 10 years
3 to 10 years
Intangibles – software
10 years
10 years
(iii) Resources provided free of charge
(viii) Superannuation
Contributions of resources provided
free of charge or for nominal
consideration are recognised at
their fair value when the transferee
obtains control over them,
irrespective of whether restrictions
or conditions are imposed over
the use of the contributions.
The amount recognised in the
comprehensive operating statement
in respect of superannuation
plans represents the employer’s
contributions to the various
superannuation funds during the
reporting period. Amounts paid by
employer are outlined in Note 18.
Contributions in the form of services
are only recognised when a fair
value can be reliably determined
and the services would have been
purchased if not donated.
State defined benefit plan
Contributions to defined contribution
superannuation plans are expensed
when incurred.
The amount charged to the
comprehensive operating statement
in respect of the State’s defined
benefit plan superannuation
represents the contributions made
by the Board to the superannuation
plan in respect to the current
services of current Board staff.
Superannuation contributions are
made to the plan based on the
relevant rules of the plan.
(iv) Finance expense
Borrowing costs are recognised
as expenses in the period in which
they are incurred. Borrowing costs
include interest on bank overdrafts
and short-term and long-term
borrowings, and finance lease and
hire purchase charges.
(v) Research expenditures
Expenditure on research activities
is recognised as an expense in the
period in which it is incurred.
(vi) Employee benefits
Employee benefits include all costs
related to employment including
wages and salaries, leave
entitlements, redundancy payments
and superannuation contributions.
These are recognised when incurred.
(vii) Supplies and services
The Board does not recognise any
defined benefit liability in respect of
the superannuation plan because the
Board has no legal or constructive
obligation to pay future benefits
relating to its employees; its only
obligation is to pay superannuation
contributions as they fall due. The
Department of Treasury and Finance
administers and discloses the
State’s defined benefit liabilities in
its financial report.
(ix) Impairment of assets
The carrying amounts of non-current
assets, with the exception of
available-for-sale assets and defined
benefit plan asset, are assessed
annually for indications of impairment.
If there is an indication of impairment,
the assets concerned are tested as
to whether their carrying value
exceeds their recoverable amount.
Where an asset’s carrying value
exceeds its recoverable amount, the
difference is written off by a charge
to the comprehensive operating
statement except to the extent that
the write-down can be debited to an
asset revaluation reserve amount
applicable to that class of asset.
The recoverable amount for most
assets is measured at the higher of
depreciated replacement cost and fair
value less costs to sell. Recoverable
amount for assets held primarily to
generate net cash inflows is measured
at the higher of the present value
of future cash flows expected to be
obtained from the asset and fair value
less costs to sell. It is deemed that,
in the event of the loss of an asset,
the future economic benefits arising
from the use of the asset will be
replaced unless a specific decision
to the contrary has been made.
Supplies and services generally
represent the day-to-day running
costs, including maintenance costs,
incurred in the normal operations of
the zoos. These items are recognised
as an expense in the reporting
period in which they are incurred.
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Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Notes to the financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2011
Note 1 – Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies (cont.)
(iii) Inventories
(v) Animal Collections
l) Financial and non-financial assets
All non-current assets, including Crown
land, controlled by the Zoological Parks
and Gardens Board are reported in the
balance sheet.
(i) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise
cash on hand and cash at bank,
deposits at call and highly liquid
investments with an original maturity
of three months or less, which
are readily convertible to known
amounts of cash and are subject to
insignificant risk of changes in value.
For the cash flow statement
presentation purposes, cash and cash
equivalents includes bank overdrafts,
which are included as current
borrowings on the balance sheet.
(ii) Receivables
Receivables consist predominantly
of debtors in relation to goods and
services, accrued investment income
and GST input tax credits recoverable.
All debtors are recognised at the
amount receivable, as they are due for
settlement at no more than 30 days
from the date of recognition.
Receivables are recognised initially
at fair value and subsequently
measured at amortised cost, using the
effective interest rate method, less any
accumulated impairment. A provision
for doubtful receivables is made when
there is objective evidence that the
debts will not be collected. Bad debts
are written off when identified.
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The average credit period on sales
of goods and services is 30 days.
No interest is normally charged on
trade and other receivables.
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Inventories comprised of finished
goods held either for sale or for
distribution in the ordinary course of
business is measured at the lower
cost and net realisable value.
Inventories held for distribution are
measured at the lower of cost and net
realisable value. Costs are assigned
to individual items of inventory using
the first in first out valuation method
and include expenditure incurred in
acquiring the inventories and bringing
them to their existing condition and
location. Net realisable value is
determined on the basis of normal
selling patterns.
(iv) Intangible Assets
Intangible assets represent identifiable
non-monetary assets without physical
substance.
Intangible assets are initially
recognised at cost. Subsequently,
intangible assets with finite useful lives
are carried at cost less accumulated
amortisation and accumulated
impairment losses. Costs incurred
subsequent to initial acquisition are
capitalised when it is expected that
additional future economic benefits
will flow to the Board.
The zoo animal collection
managed by the Board is reflected
in the Board’s accounting records
as one dollar. This is consistent with
worldwide zoo industry practice.
The Board regards the animals as
part of a regional and international
collection and not the specific
property of the holding institution.
(vi) Property, Plant and Equipment
All non-current physical assets are
measured initially at cost and
subsequently revalued at fair value
less accumulated depreciation and
impairment.
Non-current physical assets are
measured by fair value with regard to
the property’s highest and best use
after due consideration is made for
any legal or constructive restrictions
imposed on the asset.
The fair value of plant, equipment and
vehicles, is normally determined by
reference to the asset’s depreciated
replacement cost. For plant, equipment
and vehicles, existing depreciated
historical cost is generally a reasonable
proxy for depreciated replacement
cost because of the short lives of the
assets concerned.
(vii) Non-current assets constructed
by the Board
The cost of non-current assets
constructed by the Board includes
the cost of all materials used in
construction, equipment and direct
labour on the project.
Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Notes to the financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2011
(viii) Leases non-current assets
Finance Lease
+Leases are classified as finance
leases whenever the terms of the
lease transfer substantially all the
risks and rewards of ownership
to the lessee. All other leases are
classified as operating leases.
(ix) Revaluation of non-current
physical assets
Non-current physical assets measured
at fair value are revalued in accordance
with Financial Reporting Directions
( FRD’s) issued by the Minister for
Finance. This revaluation process
normally occurs every five years,
based upon the asset’s Government
Purpose Classification. Revaluation
increments or decrements arise from
differences between carrying value
and fair value.
+Assets held under finance leases
are recognised as assets of the
Board at their fair value or, if
lower, at the present value of the
minimum lease payments, each
determined at the inception of the
lease. The corresponding liability
to the lessor is included in the
balance sheet as a finance lease
obligation.
+Minimum lease payments are
allocated between the principal
component of the lease liability,
and the interest expense
calculated using the interest rate
implicit in the lease, and charged
directly to the comprehensive
operating statement.
Revaluation increments are credited
directly to equity in the revaluation
reserve, except that, to the extent that
an increment reverses a revaluation
decrement in respect of that class
of asset previously recognised
as an expense in the net result, the
increment is recognised as income
in determining the net result.
Revaluation decrements are
recognised immediately as expenses
in the net result, except that, to the
extent that a credit balance exists
in the revaluation reserve in respect
of the same class of assets, they are
debited to the revaluation reserve.
+Finance lease assets are
depreciated over the shorter of
the estimated useful life of the
asset or the term of the lease.
Operating Lease
+Operating lease payments are
recognised as an expense
on a straight-line basis over the
lease term, except where another
systematic basis is more
representative of the time pattern
of the benefits derived from the
use of the leased asset.
3052
Melbourne
3777
Yarra Ranges
Revaluation increases and revaluation
decreases relating to individual assets
within an asset class are offset against
one another within that class but
are not offset in respect of assets in
different classes.
Revaluation reserves are not normally
transferred to accumulated surplus on
de-recognition of the relevant asset.
Land controlled by the Zoological
Parks and Gardens Board is
measured at fair value with regard to
the land’s highest and best use after
due consideration is made for
legal and/or constructive restrictions
imposed on the land. These
restrictions, whereby the land has
been reserved, have been assessed
by the valuer as reducing the land
value for zoning and overlay by 45%
for both Werribee Open Range Zoo
and Healesville Sanctuary, and 60%
for Melbourne Zoo due to an
additional allowance for the iconic
nature of the site.
The valuation is in line with FRD103D.
For the 2010-11 financial year, the
valuations were based on independent
assessments. The previous year
valuation was derived by indexing
the 2008-09 data by indices supplied
by The Valuer-General Victoria.
The indices used in 2009-10 and
categories for the valuation used are
outlined below:
Postcode
Municipality
Locality
3030
Wyndham
2010-11 Indices
Derrimut, Point Cook,
Werribee
Valuations by
independent
Parkville
assessment
Healesville, Toolangi
Category
2009-10
Indices
Category
Englobo 1.15
Rural
Englobo 1.05
Englobo
Rural 1.06
Rural
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Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Notes to the financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2011
Note 1 – Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies (cont.)
m)Liabilities
(i) Employee Benefits
+ Long service leave ( LSL)
(ii) Borrowings
Liability for LSL is recognised in the
provision for employee benefits.
Current Liability- unconditional LSL
is disclosed in the notes to the
financial statements as current liability
even where the Board does not
expect to settle the liability within
12 months because it does not have
the unconditional right to defer
the settlement of the entitlement
should an employee take leave
within 12 months.
The components of this current LSL
liability are measured at:
+ Annual leave
Liabilities for annual leave expected
to be settled within 12 months of
the reporting date are recognised
in the provision for employee benefits
in respect of employee services
up to the reporting date, classified
as current liabilities and measured at
their nominal values. Those liabilities
that are not expected to be settled
within 12 months are recognised in
the provision for employee benefits
as liabilities, measured at present
value of the amounts expected to be
paid when the liabilities are settled
using the remuneration rate expected
to apply at the time of settlement.
– Nominal value – component
that is expected to settle within
12 months; and
– Present value – component
that is not expected to settle within
12 months;
Non-current Liability- conditional LSL
is disclosed as a non-current liability.
There is an unconditional right to
defer the settlement of the entitlement
until the employee has completed the
requisite years of service.
This non-current LSL liability is
measured at present value. A gain
or loss following revaluation of the
present value of non-current LSL
liability due to changes in bond
interest rates is recognised.
+ Employee benefits on-costs
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Employee benefits on-costs
(payroll tax, workers compensation,
superannuation) are recognised
separately from provision for
employee benefits. Refer to Note
8 for details.
Borrowings are recorded initially at
fair value, net of transaction costs.
Subsequent to initial recognition,
Borrowings are measured at
amortised cost with any difference
between the initial recognised
amount and the redemption value
being recognised in profit and loss
over the period of the borrowing
using the effective interest rate
method. Fair value is determined in
the manner described in Note 21(f).
(iii) Payables
Payables consist predominantly of
creditors and other sundry liabilities.
Payables are initially recognised at
fair value, then subsequently carried
at amortised cost and represent
liabilities for goods and services
provided to the Board prior to the
end of financial year that are unpaid,
and arise when the Board becomes
obliged to make future payments
in respect of the purchase of these
goods and services. Fair value is
determined in the manner described
in Note 21(f).
Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Notes to the financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2011
n) New accounting standards and interpretations
Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not
mandatory for the 30 June 2011 reporting period. Department of Treasury and Finance ( DTF)
assesses the impact of these new standards and advises departments and other entities of
their applicability and early adoption where applicable.
As at 30 June 2011, the following standards and interpretations had been issued but were not
mandatory for financial year ending 30 June 2011. The Board has not, and does not intend to,
adopt these standards early.
Applicable for annual
reporting periods
beginning or ending on
Impact on Board
financial statements
Standard/Interpretation
Summary
AASB 9 Financial instruments
This standard simplifies
requirements for the classification
and measurement of financial
assets resulting from Phase 1
of the IASB’s project to replace
IAS 39 Financial instruments:
recognition and measurement
(AASB 139 financial Instruments:
recognition and measurement).
Beginning 1 Jan 2013
No impact to Zoos Victoria’s
financial statements.
AASB 124 Related party
disclosures (Dec 2009)
The amendment clarifies
and simplifies the definition of
related party and removes the
requirement for government
related-entities to disclose
details of all transactions with
the government and other
government- related entities.
Beginning 1 Jan 2011
Impact will be assessed by
DTF and DTF will consider an
update of FRD21A Responsible
Person and Executive Officer
Disclosures.
The Standard establishes
a differential reporting framework
consisting of two tiers of reporting
requirements for preparing
general purpose statement.
Beginning 1 Jul 2011
No impact to Zoos Victoria’s
financial statements. Financial
Statements are drafted in line
with DTF’s Model Report.
AASB 2009-11 Amendments to
Australian Accounting Standards
arising from AASB 9 [AASB 1, 3,
4, 5, 7, 101, 102, 108, 112, 118,
121, 127, 128, 131, 132, 136, 139,
1023 and 1038 and
Interpretations 10 and 12]
This gives effect to
consequential changes arising
from the issuance of AASB 9.
Beginning 1 Jan 2013
No impact to Zoos Victoria’s
financial statements.
AASB 2009-12 Amendments to
Australian Accounting Standards
[AASB 5, 8, 108, 110, 112, 119,
133, 137, 139, 1023 and 1031
and Interpretations 2, 4, 16, 1039
and 1052]
This standard amends AASB 8
to require an entity to exercise
judgement in assessing whether
a government and entities known
to be under the control of that
government are considered
a single customer for purposes
of certain operating segment
disclosures.
Beginning 1 Jan 2011
The amendments only apply
to those entities to whom
AASB 8 applies, which are
for-profit entities except for-profit
government departments.
AASB 1053 application of
Tiers of Australian Accounting
Standards.
This standard also makes
numerous editorial amendments
to other AASs.
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Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Notes to the financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2011
Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (cont.)
n) New accounting standards and interpretations (cont.)
Impact on Board
financial statements
Standard/Interpretation
Summary
AASB 2009-14 Amendments
to Australian Interpretation –
Prepayments of a minimum
funding requirement
[AASB Interpretation 14]
Amendment to Interpretation
14 arising from the issuance
of Prepayments of a minimum
funding requirement
Beginning 1 Jan 2011
No impact to Zoos Victoria’s
financial statements
AASB 2010-2 Amendments to
This Standard makes
amendments to many Australian
Accounting Standards, including
Interpretations, to introduce
reduced disclosure requirements
to the pronouncements for
application by certain types
of entities.
Beginning 1 July 2013
Does not affect financial
measurement or recognition,
so is not expected to have any
impact on financial result
or position. May reduce some
note disclosures in financial
statements.
AASB 2010-4 Further
Amendments to Australian
Accounting Standards arising
from the Annual Improvements
Project [AASB 1, AASB 7,
AASB 101 & AASB 134 and
Interpretation 13]
This Standard makes numerous
improvements designed to
enhance the clarity of standards.
Beginning 1 Jan 2011
No significant impact on the
financial statements.
AASB 2010-5 Amendments to
This amendment contains
editorial corrections to a range
of Australian Accounting
Standards and Interpretations,
which includes amendments
to reflect changes made to the
text of IFRSs by the IASB.
Beginning 1 Jan 2011
No significant impact on the
financial statements.
AASB 2010-6 Amendments
to Australian Accounting
Standards – Disclosure on
Transfers of Financial Assets.
Amendments to AASB7 Financial
Instruments, introduce additional
disclosures in respect to risk
exposures arising from
transferred financial assets.
Beginning 1 Jan 2011
No impact to Zoos Victoria’s
financial statements.
AASB 2010-7 Amendments to
These amendments are in relation
to the introduction of AASB 9.
Beginning 1 Jan 2013
This amendment may have an
impact on departments and
public sector bodies as AASB
9 is a new standard and it
changes the requirements of
numerous standards. Detail of
impact is still being assessed.
AASB 112 Income Taxes
provide an approach for
measuring deferred tax liabilities.
Amendments introduce
a rebuttable presumption that
investment property which
is measured at fair value
is recovered entirely by sale.
Beginning 1 Jan 2012
No impact to Zoos Victoria’s
financial statements.
Australian Accounting Standards
arising from Reduced Disclosure
Requirements
Australian Accounting Standards
[AASB 1, 3, 4, 5, 101, 107, 112,
118, 119, 121, 132, 133, 134,
137, 139, 140, 1023 & 1038 and
Interpretations 112, 115, 127,
132 & 1042]
Australian Accounting Standards
arising from AASB 9 (December
2010) [AASB 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 101,
102, 108, 112, 118, 120, 121, 127,
128, 131, 132, 136, 137, 139,
1023 & 1038 and Interpretations
2, 5, 10, 12, 19 & 127]
AASB 2010-8 Amendments
to Australian Accounting
Standards – Deferred Tax:
Recovery of underlying Assets.
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Applicable for annual
reporting periods
beginning or ending on
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Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Notes to the financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2011
n) New accounting standards and interpretations (cont.)
Applicable for annual
reporting periods
beginning or ending on
Impact on Board
financial statements
Standard/Interpretation
Summary
AASB 2010-9 Amendments
to Australian Accounting
Standards – Severe Hyperinflation
and Removal of Fixed Dates for
First-time Adopters [AASB 1]
This amendment provides
guidance for entities emerging
from severe hyperinflation who
are going to resume presenting
Australian Accounting Standards
financial statements or entities
that are going to present
Australian Accounting Standards
financial statements for the
first time. It provides relief for
first-time adopters from having
to reconstruct transactions
that occurred before their
date of transition to Australian
Accounting Standards.
Beginning 1 July 2011
Amendment unlikely to impact
on public sector entities.
AASB 2011-1 Amendments to
Australian Accounting Standards
arising from the Trans-Tasman
Convergence Project [AASB 1,
AASB 5, AASB 101, AASB 107,
AASB 108, AASB 121, AASB
128, AASB 132 & AASB 134 and
Interpretations 2, 112 & 113]
This amendment affects multiple
Australian Accounting Standards
and AASB Interpretations for the
objective of increased alignment
with IFRSs and achieving
harmonisation between both
Australian and New Zealand
Standards. It achieves this by
removing guidance and
definitions from some Australian
Accounting Standards, without
changing their requirements.
Beginning 1 July 2011
This amendment will have
no significant impact on public
sector bodies.
AASB 2011-2 Amendments to
Australian Accounting Standards
arising from the Trans-Tasman
Convergence Project – Reduced
Disclosure Requirements
[AASB 101 & AASB 1054]
The objective of this amendment
is to include some additional
disclosure from the Trans-Tasman
Convergence Project and to
reduce disclosure requirements
for entities preparing general
purpose financial statements
under Australian Accounting
Standards – Reduced Disclosure
Requirements. Beginning 1 July 2013
The Victorian Government is
currently considering the
impacts of Reduced Disclosure
Requirements ( RDRs) and
has not decided if RDRs will
be implemented to Victorian
Public Sector.
AASB 2011-3 Amendments
to Australian Accounting
Standards – Orderly Adoption
of Changes to the ABS GFS
Manual and Related
Amendments [AASB 1049]
This amends AASB 1049 to
clarify the definition of the ABS
GFS Manual, and to facilitate
the adoption of changes to the
ABS GFS Manual and related
disclosures.
Beginning 1 July 2012
This amendment provides
clarification to users on the
version of the GFS Manual to be
used and what to disclose if the
latest GFS Manual is not used.
No impact on performance
measurements will occur.
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Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Notes to the financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2011
Note 2 – Income from Transactions
2011 $’000 2010
$’000
(a) Revenue
Sale of Goods
5,602
5,664
Rendering of services
31,449
31,507
Total revenue
37,051
37,171
(b) Government grants
Recurrent
12,191
10,336
Other
1,864
1,151
Total government grants
14,055
11,487
(c) Other income
58
Sponsorship, grants and donations
3,029
1,519
Friends of the Zoo
850
-
Interest on deposits
1,620
1,251
Net gain on disposal of shares
-
164
Income from investments
-
62
Others
359
324
Total other income
5,858
3,320
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Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Notes to the financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2011
Note 3 – Expenses from Transactions
2011 $’000 2010
$’000
(a) Employee benefits expense:
Salary and wages
26,779
25,034
Payroll tax and workcover
1,801
1,713
Superannuation
2,382
2,216
Defined benefit plan (income)/expense
-
59
Movements Annual leave and long service leave provisions
633
(201)
Total employee benefits expenses
31,595
28,821
(b) Supplies and services
Purchase of supplies and consumables
3,011
2,681
Purchase of services
8,099
7,696
Maintenance
5,546
4,008
Total supplies and services
16,656
14,385
(c) Depreciation and amortisation
Aggregate depreciation recognised as expense during the year
Buildings
5,360
5,339
Plant and equipment
503
478
Motor vehicles and buses
321
234
Depreciation of non-current assets
6,184
6,051
Amortisation of non-current assets
79
66
Total Depreciation and amortisation
6,263
6,117
(d) Other expenses
Cost of goods sold
2,573
2,601
Inventories write down
15
43
Operating lease and rental expense
121
153
Others
112
93
Total other expenses
2,821
2,890
(e) Finance expenses
Interest on loans
-
10
Finance charges payable under finance leases and hire purchase contract
25
15
Total other expenses
25
25
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Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Notes to the financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2011
Note 4 – Receivables
2011 $’000 2010
$’000
Trade and other receivables
783
800
Statutory
783
800
Net goods and service tax receivable
260
221
Total current receivables
1,043
1,021
Finance lease obligations secured by assets leased (See Note 7)
91
136
Total current borrowings
91
136
Finance lease obligations secured by assets leased (See Note 7)
239
144
Total non-current borrowings
239
144
Total borrowings
330
280
Current
Contractual
Note 5 – Borrowings
Current
Non current
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Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Notes to the financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2011
Note 6 – Payables
Current
Trade and other payables (non-interest and are normally settled on 30 days terms)
4,523
2,481
Deferred revenue
237
210
Total current payables
4,760
2,691
Note 7 – Finance Lease
Minimum future
lease payments
Present value of minimum
future lease payments
2011 2010
2011
2010
- Not longer than one year
110
147
91
136
- Longer than one year and not longer than five years
251
156
239
144
Minimum future lease payments
361
303
330
280
Less future finance charges
(31)
(23)
-
-
Present value of minimum lease payments 330
280
330
280
Current borrowings 91
136
Non-current borrowings
239
144
330
280
Finance lease liabilities payable
Included in the financial statements as:
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Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Notes to the financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2011
Note 8 – Provisions
Provision for employee benefits consist of amounts for annual leave and long service leave accrued
by employees, not including on-costs.
The Long Service Leave calculation assumes the retention or probability of employees remaining with
the Board has been calculated based on average industry retention rates.
2011 $’000 2010
$’000
- Unconditional and expected to be settled within 12 months
2,094
1,996
- Unconditional and expected to be settled after 12 months
3,567
3,142
5,661
5,138
- Unconditional and expected to be settled within 12 months
336
313
- Unconditional and expected to be settled after 12 months
572
492
908
805
Total current provisions
6,569
5,943
Employees benefits 467
463
Provisions related to employee benefit on-costs:
75
72
Total non-current provisions
542
535
Total provisions
7,111
6,478
Opening balances
6,478
6,679
Net increment/(decrement) to provision
633
(201)
Closing balance
7,111
6,478
Opening balance 660
647
Additions 111
15
Closing balance
771
662
Opening balance (160)
(96)
Amortisation expense
(79)
(66)
Closing balance
(239)
(162)
Net book value at the end of the financial year
532
500
Current provisions
Employees benefits Provisions related to employee benefit on-costs:
Non-current provisions
Movement in provisions
Note 9 – Intangible assets
Non-current
Gross carrying amount
Accumulated amortisation
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Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Notes to the financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2011
Note 10(a) – Property, plant and equipment and vehicles – Carrying amounts
$’000
Land at
fair value
2010 2011
Plant, equipment,
vehicles
at fair value
Motor vehicles
finance lease
at fair value
Construction
in progress
at cost
2010
2011
2010
2011
2010
2011
At Cost
- 24,775
9,413
9,001
532
585
5,227
Valuation – 2007
- 84,871
2011
Buildings at
valuation and cost
2010
Total
2011
2010
1,343 15,172
35,704
Non-current
Valuation - 2010
- 90,839
-
84,871
- 90,839
Valuation - 2011
93,040
- 117,113
- 210,153
Sub Total
93,040 90,839 117,113 109,646
9,413
9,001
532
585
5,227
-
1,343 225,325 211,414
Accumulated Depreciation
Closing balance
-
-
- (14,933) (4,760) (4,681)
93,040 90,839 117,113 94,713
4,653
4,320
(200)
332
(296) (4,960) (19,910)
289
5,227
1,343220,365 191,504
An independent valuation of the Board’s land and buildings was performed by Patel Dore Valuers Pty Ltd
and Donald Cant Watts Corke Pty Ltd to determine the fair value of the land and buildings respectively.
The basis of valuation is the market value for the existing use which is based on the replacement cost of
each asset’s remaining future service life and thus approximates its fair value. The valuation was based on
independent assessments. The effective date of the valuation was 30 June 2011. The 2010 valuation for
land is in line with Financial Reporting Direction (FRD103D) the basis of valuation is outlined in Note 1(l) (ix)
Note 10(b) – Property, plant and equipment and vehicles – Movements
in carrying amounts
$’000
Land at
fair value
2011
2010 Buildings at
valuation and cost
2011
Plant, equipment,
vehicles
at fair value
Motor vehicles
finance lease
at fair value
2010
2011
2010
2011
2010
90,839 86,139 94,713 76,963
4,320
3,666
289
278
Construction
in progress
at cost
2011
2010
Total
2011
2010
Non-current
Opening balance
1,343 17,332 191,504 184,378
Additions 6,191 1,351 1,027 1,264
204
192 4,545 5,749 11,967
Transfer from construction
in progress
661 21,738 (661) (21,738)
-
Net revaluation
increments/decrements
2,201 4,700 20,908
- 23,109
Disposal
(6)
-
(27)
Depreciation expense (5,360) (5,339)
(688)
(610)
(134)
Closing balance
4,653
4,320
332
93,040 90,839 117,113 94,713
(79)
8,556
-
4,700
(33)
(79)
(102) (6,182)
(6,051)
289
5,227
1,343220,365 191,504
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Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Notes to the financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2011
Note 11 – Other economic flows included in net result
2011 $’000 2010
$’000
Net gain on disposal of physical assets
34
30
Total net gain/(loss) on non financial assets 34
30
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
102,469
97,769
Revaluation increments/(decrements)
23,109
4,700
Balance at the end of the financial year
125,578
102,469
Audit and review of the financial report by the Victorian Auditor General’s Office
30
30
Total auditor’s remuneration
30
30
– Payable within 1 year
1,222
611
Total capital expenditure commitments
1,222
611
Net gain/(loss) on non financial assets
Note 12 – Reserves
Physical asset revaluation reserve The assets revaluation reserve arises on the revaluation of land and buildings.
Note 13 – Auditor’s Remuneration
Note 14 – Commitments for Expenditure
The following commitments have not been recognised as liabilities in the financial statements.
(a) Capital expenditure commitments
(b) Operating Lease commitments
– Payable within 1 year
89
115
– Payable longer than 1 year and not longer than 5 years
24
113
Total operating lease
113
228
Note 15 – Subsequent Events
The free entry for children under 16, on weekends, public and school holidays, policy commenced
1 July 2011 and is expected to impact the paid visitation mix. The State Government has fully funded
this initiative and it is not anticipated that this policy will significantly affect the financial operations of
the Zoological Parks and Gardens Board.
Note 16 – Contingent assets and contingent liabilities
The Board does not have any contingent assets and contingent liabilities at the end of the financial year.
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Notes to the financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2011
Note 17 – Cash Flow Information
2011 $’000 2010
$’000
(a)Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents
For the purposes of the Cash Flow Statement, cash includes cash on hand and
at bank, and short-term deposits, net of outstanding bank overdrafts. Cash as
at the end of financial year as shown in the Cash Flow Statement is reconciled
to the related items in the balance sheet as follows:
Cash on hand and at bank
888
1,028
Short term deposit at call
27,850
31,350
Total cash and cash equivalent
28,738
32,378
(362)
(230)
6,263
6,117
(b)Reconciliation of net result for the period to net cash flows from operating activities
Net result Non cash movements:
– Depreciation and amortisation of non current assets
Movements included in investing and financing activities:
– (Gain)/loss on sale or disposal of non-financial assets
(34)
(30)
– (Gain)/loss on financial assets
-
(177)
Movements in assets and liabilities:
– (Increase)/decrease in inventories
(207)
(320)
– (Increase)/decrease in receivables
17
825
– (Increase)/decrease in prepayments
(16)
(30)
– (Increase)/decrease in defined benefit assets
-
59
– (Decrease)/increase in payables
333
(11)
– (Decrease)/increase in deferred revenue
27
48
– (Decrease)/increase in provisions
592
(179)
Net cash flows from/(used in) operating activities
6,613
6,072
Additions to vehicles under finance leases during the financial year
204
192
Total additions to vehicles under finance lease
204
192
(c) Non-cash financing and investing activities
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Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Notes to the financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2011
Note 18 – Superannuation
Employees of the Board are entitled to receive superannuation benefits and the Board contributes
to various superannuation funds during the year.
However, superannuation contributions paid or payable for the reporting period are included as part
of employee benefits in the comprehensive operating statement of the Board. The name, details and
amounts expensed in relation to the major employee superannuation funds and contributions made
by the Board are as follows:
Contributions for the year State defined benefit fund (Note 1(k)(viii)
Vicsuper
Others
Total
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Contributions outstanding
at the end of the year
2011 $’000 2010
$’000 2011 $’000 2010
$’000
339
345
0
0
1,870
1,720
0
0
173
181
0
0
2,382
2,246
0
0
Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Notes to the financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2011
Note 19 – Responsible Persons
In accordance with the Ministerial Directions
issued by the Minister for Finance under
the Financial Management Act 1994, the
following disclosures are made regarding
responsible persons for the reporting period.
Unless otherwise stated, the responsible
persons held office for the full financial year
(1st July 2010 to 30 June 2011).
Responsible Minister
The Hon Gavin Jennings
Minister for Environment and
Climate Change i July 2010 to 2 December 2010
The Hon Ryan Smith
Minister for Environment and
Climate Change 2 December 2010 to 30 June 2011
Members of the Board
Andrew Fairley (Chair)
Retirement benefits
Remuneration bands of
responsible persons
No of person
2011 2010
Total retirement benefits received or due
and receivable by Responsible Persons
from the reporting entity.
$0 to $9,999
8
8
$10,000 to $19,999
1
1
$220,000 to $229,999
-
1
$240,000 to $249,999
1
-
10
10
Total Number
Remuneration other than
retirement benefits
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
-
-
Related party transactions of
responsible persons
Other related party transactions requiring
disclosure under the Directions of the
Minister for Finance have been considered
and there are no matters to report.
Total remuneration received, or due and
receivable by Responsible Persons from
the reporting entity.
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
323
298
Gaye Hamilton
Helen Thornton
Kimberley Dripps
1st July 2010 to 15 March 2011
The following Board members
term expired on 29 April 2011 and
term extended from 10 May 2011
to 9 August 2011
Irene Irvine (Deputy Chair)
Nicholas Whitby
Kenneth Hinchcliff
The following Board members term
expired on 29 April 2011 and term extended
from 7 June 2011 to 6 September 2011
Pru Sanderson
Mary Gillet
Chief Executive Officer
Jenny Gray
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Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Notes to the financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2011
Note 20 – Remuneration
of Executives
Remuneration bands
The number of executive officers, other
than responsible persons included under
‘Remuneration of Responsible Persons’
above during the reporting period are
shown below in their relevant income bands.
Several factors have affected total
remuneration payable to executives over the
year. A number of employment contracts
started part way through the year with the
full impact this financial year and a number
of executives received bonus payments
during the year.
$120,000 to $129,999
$130,000 to $139,999
$140,000 to $149,999
No of persons
Total remuneration
Base remuneration
2011 2010
2011 2010
$10,000 to $19,999
1
-
1
-
$60,000 to $69,999
-
2
1
2
$100,000 to $109,999
-
-
1
-
-
-
1
-
1
-
-
-
2
3
2
4
$150,000 to $159,999
1
2
-
3
$160,000 to $169,999
1
2
3
1
$170,000 to $179,999
2
-
-
-
$180,000 to $189,999
1
1
1
-
$230,000 to $239,999
1
-
-
-
10
10
10
10
1,538
1,354
1,261
1,296
Total number
Total amount ($’000)
Note 21 – Financial Instruments
(a) Categorisation of financial instruments
2011 $’000 2010
$’000
Cash and cash equivalents
28,738
32,378
Receivables (excluding statutory amount)
783
800
Total financial assets
29,521
33,178
Financial assets
Financial Liabilities
Payables
4,760
2,691
Borrowings
330
280
Total financial liabilities
5,090
2,971
(b)Financial risk management objectives
The Board’s principal financial
instruments comprise interest-bearing
loans, finance leases and cash and
short-term deposits. The main purpose
of these financial instruments is to
finance the acquisition of capital assets
and the day-to-day operations. The
Board has various other financial assets
and liabilities such as trade receivables
and trade payables, which arise directly
from its operation.
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It is the Board’s policy that no trading
in financial instruments, including
derivative financial instruments, shall
be undertaken. The main risks arising
from the Board’s financial instruments
are interest rate risk and credit risk. The
policies for managing these risks are
discussed in more detail below.
(c)Significant accounting policies
Details of the significant accounting
policies and methods adopted,
including the criteria for recognition, the
basis of measurement and the basis
on which income and expenses are
recognised, in respect of each class
of financial asset, financial liability and
equity instrument are disclosed in note
1 to the financial statements.
Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Notes to the financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2011
(d)Significant terms and conditions
Financial assets
(e)Credit risk
(g)Market risk exposure
Receivables are carried at the nominal
amounts due less any allowance for
doubtful debts, when there is objective
evidence that the receivable amount
is impaired. Credit sales are normally
on seven to 30 day terms.
Interest-bearing deposits are carried
at the lower of cost and net realisable
value. Interest revenue is brought into
account as it is earned. All interestbearing deposits have a maturity of less
than 180 days.
Financial Liabilities
Payables are recognised for future
amounts to be paid in respect of goods
and services received, whether or not
billed to the Board. Settlement of
creditors is normally within a 30-day term.
Borrowings are carried at amortised
costs. Interest is charged as an expense
as it is incurred. All loans are secured by
way of a charge over the Board’s revenue
and by State Government Guarantees.
The Board’s maximum exposure to
credit risk at balance date for each
class of recognised financial assets is
the carrying amount of those assets
as disclosed in the statement of
financial position. The Board minimises
concentrations of credit risk by
undertaking transactions with a large
number of customers and counter
parties. It is the Board’s policy that all
customers who wish to trade on credit
terms are subject to credit verification
procedures. In addition, receivable
balances are monitored on an ongoing
basis with the result that the Board’s
exposure to bad debts is not significant.
Interest rate risk
Taking into account past performance,
future expectations, economic forecasts,
and management’s knowledge and
experience of the financial markets, the
Board believes the following movements
are ‘reasonably possible’ over the next
12 months:
A parallel shift of +1 per cent and -1 per
cent in market interest rates (AUD ) from
year-end rates of 4.9 per cent;
A parallel shift of +5 per cent and -5 per
cent in market volatility of unit prices for
its investment in indexed fund.
Table shown in Note 21(j) discloses
the impact on net operating result and
equity for each category of financial
instrument held by the Board at year-end
as presented to key management
personnel, if the above movements
were to occur.
The Board is not materially exposed to
any customer or counter party.
The available-for-sale investments
held by the Board have been valued at
market value at balance date. For other
financial assets and liabilities, they
are included in the Balance Sheet at
amounts, which approximate their fair
values. Transaction costs associated
with exchanging assets and liabilities are
not material and consequently are not
included in the carrying value of these
assets and liabilities.
Fair values for cash, cash equivalents,
interest-bearing deposits, receivables
and payables are represented by the
carrying amounts in the balance sheet.
Borrowings reflect the amount to be
repaid in accordance with the agreed
terms and conditions of the loans
and leases.
Exposure to interest rate risk is
insignificant. Minimisation of risk is
achieved by mainly undertaking fixed
rate or non-interest bearing financial
instruments. For financial liabilities,
the Board mainly undertakes financial
liabilities with fixed rate.
Sensitivity disclosure analysis
(f) Fair Value
The Board exposures to market risk
are primarily through interest rate risk
and other price risks. The processes
used to manage each of these risks are
disclosed in the paragraphs below.
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Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Notes to the financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2011
Note 21 – Financial Instruments (cont.)
(h)Interest rate exposure of financial instruments
$’000
Details
Weighted
average effective interest rate
2011
%
Interest rate exposure
Carrying
amount Fixed
interest rate
Variable
interest rate
Non-interest
bearing
2010
2011 2010
2011 2010
2011 2010
2011
%
2010
Cash and deposits:
– Cash and cash equivalents
4.82
4.02 28,738 32,378
-
- 28,565 32,193
173
185
783
800
956
985
4,760
2,691
Receivables: – Trade debtors and other receivables at amortised
cost excluding statutory amount
783
800
29,521 33,178
-
- 28,565 32,193
Payables:
– Other payables at amortised cost
4,760
2,691
Borrowings:
– Finance lease liabilities
6.59
6.54
330
280
330
280
5,090
2,971
330
280
4,760
2,691
(i) Maturity of financial instruments
$’000 Maturity dates
Details
Carrying
Greater than 1 butGreater than 3 but
amount Less than 1 year less than 3 years less than 5 years
2011
2010
2011
2010
2011
2010
2011
2010
Greater than
5 years
2011
Cash and deposits:
– Cash and cash equivalents 28,738 32,378 28,738 32,378
Receivables: –Trade debtors and other receivables at
amortised cost excluding statutory amount
783
800
783
800
29,521 33,178 29,521 33,178
Payables:
– Other payables at amortised cost
4,760
2,691
4,760
2,691
Borrowings:
– Finance lease liabilities
70
136
239
144
5,090 2,971 4,851 2,827
239
144
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280
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Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Notes to the financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2011
Note 21 – Financial Instruments (cont.)
(j) Market risk exposure of financial instruments
Interest rate risk
-100 basis points
+100 basis points
Other price risk
-5 per cent
+5 per cent
$’000
Carrying Accum-
Accum-
Details
amount
Net Result
Surplus
Net Result
Surplus
Net Result
Available
-for-sale
Reserve
Net Result
Available
-for-sale
Reserve
2011
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents (a)
Receivables
28,565
(286)
(286)
286
286
783
Financial liabilities:
Payables
Borrowings
4,760
330
Total increase/(decrease)
(286)
(286)
286
286
-
-
-
-
Note
Sensitivities of market movement in cash rates and market volatility in investments.
(a)Sensitivity impact on net result due to a +/-100 basis points movement in market interest rate.
It does not include non-interest bearing amounts held for daily use as change and petty cash.
Interest rate risk
-100 basis points
+100 basis points
Other price risk
-5 per cent
+5 per cent
$’000
Carrying Accum-
Accum-
Details
amount
Net Result
Surplus
Net Result
Surplus
Net Result
Available
-for-sale
Reserve
Net Result
Available
-for-sale
Reserve
2010
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents (a)
Receivables
32,193
(322)
(322)
322
322
800
Financial liabilities:
Payables
Borrowings
2,691
280
Total increase/(decrease)
(322)
(322)
322
322
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Note
Sensitivities of market movement in cash rates and market volatility in investments.
(a)Sensitivity impact on net result due to a +/-100 basis points movement in market interest rate.
It does not include non-interest bearing amounts held for daily use as change and petty cash.
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Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Notes to the financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2011
Note 22 – Glossary of Terms
Actuarial gains or losses on
superannuation defined benefit plans
Actuarial gains or losses reflect movements in the superannuation liability
resulting from differences between the
assumptions used to calculate the
superannuation expense from transactions
and actual experience.
AASB
Accounting Standards issued by the
Australian Accounting Standards Board
Comprehensive result
Total comprehensive result is the change
in equity for the period other than changes
arising from transactions with owners.
It is the aggregate of net result and other
non-owner changes in equity.
Commitments
Commitments include those operating,
capital and other outsourcing commitments arising from non cancellable
contractual or statutory sources.
Employee benefits expenses
Employee benefits expenses include all
costs related to employment including
wages and salaries, leave entitlements,
redundancy payments and superannuation
contributions.
Financial asset
A financial asset is any asset that is:
(a)cash;
(b)an equity instrument of another entity;
(c)a contractual right:
+ to receive cash or another financial
asset from another entity; or
+ to exchange financial assets or
financial liabilities with another entity
under conditions that are potentially
favourable to the entity; or
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(d)a contract that will or may be settled
in the entity’s own equity instruments
and is:
+ a non derivative for which the entity
is or may be obliged to receive a
variable number of the entity’s own
equity instruments; or
+ a derivative that will or may be
settled other than by the exchange
of a fixed amount of cash or another
financial asset for a fixed number of
the entity’s own equity instruments.
Financial liability
A financial liability is any liability that is:
(a) A contractual or statutory obligation:
(i) To deliver cash or another financial
asset to another entity; or
(ii) To exchange financial assets or
financial liabilities with another entity
under conditions that are potentially
unfavourable to the entity; or
(b) A contract that will or may be settled
in the entity’s own equity instruments
and is:
(i) A non-derivative for which the entity
is or may be obliged to deliver a
variable number of the entity’s own
equity instruments; or
(ii) A derivative that will or may be
settled other than by the exchange
of a fixed amount of cash or
another financial asset for a fixed
number of the entity’s own equity
instruments. For this purpose the
entity’s own equity instruments do
not include instruments that are
themselves contracts for the future
receipt or delivery of the entity’s
own equity instruments.
Grants
Grants can be paid as general purpose
grants which refer to grants that are not
subject to conditions regarding their
use. Alternatively, they may be paid as
specific purpose grants which are paid
for a particular purpose and/or have
conditions attached regarding their use.
Financial statements
Depending on the context of the sentence
where the term ‘financial statements’ is
used, it may include only the main financial
statements (i.e. comprehensive operating
statement, balance sheet, cash flow
statements, and statement of changes in
equity); or it may also be used to replace
the old term ‘financial report’ under the
revised AASB 101 (Sept 2007), which means
it may include the main financial statements
and the notes.
Intangible assets
Intangible assets represent identifiable non
monetary assets without physical substance.
Interest expense
Costs incurred in connection with the
borrowing of funds Interest expenses
include interest on bank overdrafts and
short term and long term borrowings,
amortisation of discounts or premiums
relating to borrowings, interest component
of finance leases repayments, and the
increase in financial liabilities and non
employee provisions due to the unwinding
of discounts to reflect the passage of time.
Interest revenue
Interest revenue includes interest received
on bank term deposits, interest from
investments, and other interest received.
Net acquisition of non-financial assets
(from transactions)
Purchases (and other acquisitions)
of non-financial assets less sales
(or disposals) of non-financial assets less
depreciation plus changes in inventories
and other movements in non-financial
assets. Includes only those increases or
decreases in non-financial assets resulting
from transactions and therefore excludes
write offs, impairment write downs and
revaluations.
Net result
Other economic flows
Supplies and services
Net result is a measure of financial
performance of the operations for the
period. It is the net result of items of revenue,
gains and expenses (including losses)
recognised for the period, excluding those
that are classified as ‘other non owner
changes in equity’.
Other economic flows are changes in
the volume or value of an asset or liability
that do not result from transactions.
It includes gains and losses from disposals,
revaluations and impairments of non current
physical and intangible assets; actuarial
gains and losses arising from defined
benefit superannuation plans; fair value
changes of financial instruments and
agricultural assets; and depletion of natural
assets (non produced) from their use or
removal. In simple terms, other economic
flows are changes arising from market
re-measurements.
Supplies and services generally represent
cost of goods sold and the day to day
running costs, including maintenance
costs, incurred in the normal operations
of the Board.
Net result from transactions/net
operating balance
Net result from transactions or net
operating balance is a key fiscal aggregate
and is revenue from transactions minus
expenses from transactions. It is a summary
measure of the ongoing sustainability of
operations. It excludes gains and losses
resulting from changes in price levels and
other changes in the volume of assets.
It is the component of the change in net
worth that is due to transactions and can be
attributed directly to government policies.
Non-financial assets
Non-financial assets are all assets that are
not ‘financial assets’ such as property, plant
and equipment, vehicles etc.
Payables
Includes short and long term trade debt
and accounts payable, grants and interest
payable.
Receivables
Includes short and long term trade credit
and accounts receivable, grants, nett
of goods and service tax receivable and
interest receivable.
Transactions
Transactions are those economic flows
that are considered to arise as a result
of policy decisions, usually an interaction
between two entities by mutual agreement.
They also include flows within an entity
such as depreciation where the owner is
simultaneously acting as the owner of
the depreciating asset and as the consumer
of the service provided by the asset.
Taxation is regarded as mutually agreed
interactions between the government and
taxpayers. Transactions can be in kind
(e.g. assets provided/given free of charge
or for nominal consideration) or where
the final consideration is cash. In simple
terms, transactions arise from the policy
decisions of the government.
Sales of goods and services
Refers to revenue from the direct provision
of goods and services and includes fees
and charges for services rendered, sales of
goods and services, fees from regulatory
services, work done as an agent for private
enterprises. It also includes rental income
under operating leases and on produced
assets such as buildings and entertainment,
but excludes rent income from the use
of non produced assets such as land.
User charges includes sale of goods and
services revenue.
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DISCLOSURE
INDEX
Ministerial Directions, Report of Operations
Legislation
Requirement
Page Reference
Charter and Purpose
FRD 22B
Manner of establishment and the relevant Ministers
33
FRD 22B
Objectives, functions, powers and duties
33
FRD 22B
Nature and range of services provided
2, 33
Management and Structure
FRD 22B
Organisational structure
31, 35
Financial and Other Information
FRD 10
Disclosure index
76
FRD 12A
Disclosure of major contracts
37
FRD 15B
Executive officer disclosures
68
FRD 22B
Operational and budgetary objectives and performance
against objectives
32
FRD 22B
Employment and conduct principles
29
FRD 22B
Occupational health and safety policy
29
FRD 22B
Summary of the financial results for the year
10
FRD 22B
Significant changes in financial position during the year
37
FRD 22B
Major changes or factors affecting performance
38
FRD 22B
Subsequent events
37
FRD 22B
Application and operation of Freedom of Information Act 1982
37
FRD 22B
Compliance with building and maintenance provisions
of Building Act 1993
38
FRD 22B
Statement on National Competition Policy
37
FRD 22B
Application and operation of the Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001
37
FRD 22B
Details of consultancies over $100,000
37
FRD 22B
Details of consultancies under $100,000
37
FRD 22B
Statement of availability of other information
39
FRD 25
Victorian Industry Participation Policy disclosures
39
FRD 29
Workforce Data disclosures
29
FRD 30
Standard requirements for the design and print of annual reports Throughout
SD 4.5.5
Risk management compliance attestation
SD 4.2(g)
General information requirements
SD 4.2(j)
Sign-off requirements
36
1-42
5, 6
Legislation
Building Act 1983
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Financial Management Act 1994
Reporting requirement
Freedom of Information Act 1982
37
Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001
37
Victorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003
39
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