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Zoological Parks Authority ANNUAL REPORT 2012 Overview Executive Summary Financial Overview continued Assets and Liabilities Total assets at the end of the period were $54 million including $5.1 million in cash resources held for future capital works and other expenditure commitments. Cash resources also include sponsorships, bequests, grants and fundraising that will be spent on grant related expenditure, capital developments and wildlife conservation initiatives. Receivables at year end were $811,859 of which $458,361 is GST claimable from the tax office. Retail shop inventory decreased by 9% from the previous year to $148,882. Fixed asset acquisitions in 2011-12 were over $5.5 million with the major additions related to capital works projects including the Australian wetlands exhibit, baboon exhibit, solar energy project and works in progress relating to the orangutan exhibit and water infrastructure project. There were also purchases of computer equipment along with general plant and equipment. Total liabilities at the end of the reporting period were $5.7 million. Liabilities include $2.6 million in provisions relating to annual and long service leave. Liabilities also include payables of $1,615,333 which is over double the previous year total of $682,269 due to $1,004,301 owing to suppliers for major capital works projects. The payables figure includes $286,596 in accrued salaries. Renovated Australian Wetlands exhibit 14
Zoological Parks Authority ANNUAL REPORT 2012 Overview Operational Structure Responsible Minister The Hon Bill Marmion MLA (Minister for Environment; Water) is the Minister responsible for the Zoological Parks Authority which manages Perth Zoo. Enabling Legislation The Zoological Parks Authority is a Statutory authority created under the Zoological Parks Authority Act 2001. The functions of the Authority, outlined in Section 9 of the Act, include controlling and managing Perth Zoo in which zoological specimens are kept and displayed, and plants cultivated, for conservation, research, scientific, educational, cultural or recreational purposes. Other specific functions include: • conducting and collaborating in breeding programs for the preservation of threatened animal species • conducting and collaborating in research programs for the preservation of threatened animal species and the conservation and management of other species • conducting public education and awareness programs • providing and promoting recreational services and facilities at Perth Zoo • conserving and enhancing the gardens, amenities and natural environment of Perth Zoo. Perth Zoo Vision A world where diversity of species and habitats is secure Our Purpose To inspire and act for wildlife conservation We are Committed to: Excellent Animal Care: Excellent Customer Service: Collaboration and Partnerships: Innovation and Creativity: Integrity and Ethical Practice: Respect: Environmental Responsibility: Social Responsibility: Learning and Knowledge: world leading standards for animals in our care the best possible experiences for visitors, colleagues and partners integrating our efforts and working with others supporting and fostering ideas to improve our work strong corporate governance; honesty; and openness valuing visitors, colleagues and our stakeholders minimising the use of finite resources and Perth Zoo’s impact on our environment delivering social improvements by connecting people with wildlife and Perth Zoo building knowledge through research and professional experience Community Service Charter To provide educational, accessible, family-friendly, quality experiences for the Western Australian community. 15
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<strong>Zoological</strong> <strong>Parks</strong> <strong>Authority</strong> ANNUAL REPORT 2012<br />
Overview<br />
Operational Structure<br />
Responsible Minister<br />
<strong>The</strong> Hon Bill Marmion MLA (Minister for<br />
Environment; Water) is the Minister responsible<br />
for the <strong>Zoological</strong> <strong>Parks</strong> <strong>Authority</strong> which<br />
manages Perth Zoo.<br />
Enabling Legislation<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Zoological</strong> <strong>Parks</strong> <strong>Authority</strong> is a Statutory<br />
authority created under the <strong>Zoological</strong> <strong>Parks</strong><br />
<strong>Authority</strong> Act 2001. <strong>The</strong> functions <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Authority</strong>, outlined in Section 9 <strong>of</strong> the Act,<br />
include controlling and managing Perth Zoo<br />
in which zoological specimens are kept<br />
and displayed, and plants cultivated, for<br />
conservation, research, scientific, educational,<br />
cultural or recreational purposes. Other specific<br />
functions include:<br />
• conducting and collaborating in breeding<br />
programs for the preservation <strong>of</strong> threatened<br />
animal species<br />
• conducting and collaborating in research<br />
programs for the preservation <strong>of</strong> threatened<br />
animal species and the conservation and<br />
management <strong>of</strong> other species<br />
• conducting public education and<br />
awareness programs<br />
• providing and promoting recreational<br />
services and facilities at Perth Zoo<br />
• conserving and enhancing the gardens,<br />
amenities and natural environment <strong>of</strong><br />
Perth Zoo.<br />
Perth Zoo Vision<br />
A world where diversity <strong>of</strong> species and habitats is secure<br />
Our Purpose<br />
To inspire and act for wildlife conservation<br />
We are Committed to:<br />
Excellent Animal Care:<br />
Excellent Customer Service:<br />
Collaboration and Partnerships:<br />
Innovation and Creativity:<br />
Integrity and Ethical Practice:<br />
Respect:<br />
Environmental Responsibility:<br />
Social Responsibility:<br />
Learning and Knowledge:<br />
world leading standards for animals in our care<br />
the best possible experiences for visitors, colleagues<br />
and partners<br />
integrating our efforts and working with others<br />
supporting and fostering ideas to improve our work<br />
strong corporate governance; honesty; and openness<br />
valuing visitors, colleagues and our stakeholders<br />
minimising the use <strong>of</strong> finite resources and Perth Zoo’s impact<br />
on our environment<br />
delivering social improvements by connecting people<br />
with wildlife and Perth Zoo<br />
building knowledge through research and<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional experience<br />
Community Service Charter<br />
To provide educational, accessible, family-friendly, quality experiences for the <strong>Western</strong><br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n community.<br />
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