Zoological Parks Authority - Parliament of Western Australia - The ...

Zoological Parks Authority ANNUAL REPORT 2012
Overview
Executive Summary
Chairman’s Report continued
Its role as a major tourist destination was
recognised yet again with the Zoo receiving
the Silver Award in the Major Tourist Attraction
category at the 2011 Western Australian
Tourism Awards.
During the year, the Board approved a new
Strategic Plan for the Authority. The new Plan
aligns more directly with the Zoo’s services
and key performance indicators as identified
through Government. The Plan’s wording
was also simplified to reflect the conservation
activities of the Zoo. The new Strategic Plan
was the basis of the Zoo’s planning for 2012‐13.
Major strategic work in 2011‐12 included
forward planning for future Zoo infrastructure
requirements with a focus on continuing to
enhance the Perth Zoo site, with exhibit and
facility planning to incorporate animal and visitor
facilities suitable for the Zoo into the future.
The Board reaffirmed the recommendations
of the Zoo Master Plan (2004) on the need for
a complementary open range Zoo site in the
longer term. Planning for the Perth Zoo site and
future facilities will continue in 2012‐13.
The strong results and achievements of the
Zoo in 2011‐12 would not have been possible
without the continued support of the State
Government, supporters, sponsors, staff and
volunteers. On behalf of the Board, thank you
and congratulations.
Brian Easton
Chairperson
8