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Zoological Parks Authority ANNUAL REPORT 2012
Contents
Overview.......................................................................................7
Executive Summary.......................................................................... 7
Chairman’s Report......................................................................... 7
Highlights....................................................................................... 9
Financial Overview........................................................................12
Operational Structure......................................................................15
Responsible Minister, Enabling Legislation.....................................15
Perth Zoo Vision, Our Purpose, Community Service Charter.........15
Organisational Chart.....................................................................16
Agency Structure..........................................................................17
Zoological Parks Authority Board..................................................18
Formal Committees of the Board.................................................. 20
Executive Management Team...................................................... 21
Partners in Conservation.............................................................. 23
Key Legislation............................................................................. 26
Performance Management Framework......................................... 27
Agency Performance – Report on Operations..........................29
Chief Executive’s Report................................................................ 29
Outcomes, Services and Performance Information..................... 30
Directorate Reports........................................................................ 35
Life Sciences Directorate.............................................................. 35
Species Management.............................................................. 35
Exotic Fauna............................................................................ 35
Australian Fauna...................................................................... 38
Animal Health Services and Research Directorate.........................41
Veterinary Department..............................................................41
Research................................................................................. 42
Reproductive Biology Unit....................................................... 43
Native Species Breeding Program........................................... 43
Corporate and Commercial Development Directorate................... 45
Visitation.................................................................................. 46
Publicity................................................................................... 48
Business Development and Commercial Operations............... 48
Events..................................................................................... 49
Zoo Shop, Functions and Close Encounters............................ 49
Corporate Sponsorships and Fundraising................................ 49
Policy and Administration......................................................... 50
Corruption Prevention.............................................................. 50
Community Engagement Directorate............................................ 52
Discovery and Learning........................................................... 52
Online Media, Interpretation and Publications.......................... 54
Visitor Feedback and Complaint Handling............................... 56
Horticulture.............................................................................. 57
Facilities and Environmental Services ...................................... 58
Environmental Sustainability..................................................... 58
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