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2 ANNUAL REPORT 2014–2015
The Hon. Mark Speakman SC MP
Minister for the Environment and Heritage
Parliament House
6 Macquarie St
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Dear Minister
It is with great pleasure that we present the 42nd Annual Report of the Taronga Conservation
Society Australia, which includes the statement of accounts, for your presentation to the NSW
Parliament. This report covers in full the Taronga Conservation Society Australia’s activities for
the year ended 30 June 2015 in accordance with Section 20 and 37 of the Zoological Parks Board
Act 1973 (NSW) (as amended) and the Annual Report Statutory Bodies Act 1984 (NSW)
(as amended).
Yours sincerely
Len Bleasel AM Cameron Kerr
Chairman Director and Chief Executive
Overview
Taronga Conservation Society Australia (Taronga) operates Taronga Zoo in Sydney and Taronga
Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo. Taronga is also a leader in the fields of conservation, research and
environmental education.
Taronga is constituted under the Zoological Parks Board Act 1973 as a statutory authority owned
by the people of New South Wales (NSW) and administered by the Minister for the Environment
and Heritage.
Amended legislation in 1992 defined Taronga’s responsibilities in education, conservation,
research and recreation (see Appendix 1). A minor amendment to the Act was undertaken in
2008 to formally recognize Taronga Conservation Society Australia as the official name, to better
describe the work of the organisation.
ContactBradleys Head RoadMosman NSW 2088
PO Box 20Mosman NSW 2088
Tel: 02 9969 2777Fax: 02 9969 7515
Open 9.30–5.00pm (Sept–Apr) Open 9.30–4.30pm (May–Aug)
taronga.org.au
ContactObley Rd Dubbo NSW 2830
PO Box 831Dubbo NSW 2830
Tel: 02 6881 1400Fax: 02 6884 1722
Open 9.00–4.00pm
taronga.org.au
3A FUTURE FOR THE WILD
Table of Contents
Chairman’s Report ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Director and Chief Executive’s Report .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Appointed Board ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Senior Management Team and Organisational Chart ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Year Brief – Research and Conservation Science in Australia .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Year Brief – Our Global Reach ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Year Brief – Visitation...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
Year Brief – Financials .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
Tangible Conservation Outcomes .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................28
Animals in Our Care ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................34
Visitor Experience & Learning ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................40
Financial Sustainability ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................46
Our People & Organisational Effectiveness .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................54
Glossary .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................62
Index .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................63
Statutory Financial Statements – Taronga ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................64
Appendices ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 116
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A Shared Future Wildlife and People
An injured wombat joey is hand-raised by keepers. PHOTO: JEFF DARMANIN, THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
We believe that all of us have an obligation to
protect the world’s precious wildlife, not just in
our lifetimes, but for generations of the future.
Our Zoos create experiences that delight and inspire
lasting connections between people and wildlife. We
aim to change lives and make conservation champions
eager to engage with their communities to
value the wildlife in their care, and around the world.
Our enterprises range from operating a frozen
gene bank for the Great Barrier Reef, to building
homes for orphaned Chimpanzees in the Congo
and transforming Australian school children into
conservation heroes.
Our conservation breeding programs for threatened
wildlife help a myriad of species , from tiny vibrant
Corroboree Frogs to majestic Asian Elephants.
We work in partnerships to support 35 research and
conservation projects across Australia, and a further
35 programs around the globe.
Our Zoos are not-for-profit organisations. We pay no
dividends, and any surplus is put straight back into
support and care for wildlife.
At Taronga Zoo and Taronga Western Plains
Zoo, we believe that wildlife and people can
share this planet.
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our Strategic Direction
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Our vision is to secure a shared
future for wildlife and people. Our strategic plan defines our unique role, and the way we contribute to wildlife conservation, science and learning.
SymbolPlatypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus)
OpenedOctober 1916
Site28 hectares
AnimalsNumber of Animals: 4,003Species/sub-species: 326
SymbolGiraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis)
OpenedFebruary 1977
Site788 hectares
AnimalsNumber of Animals: 535Species/sub-species: 67
Tangible
Conservation
Outcomes
Animals in
Our Care
Financial
Sustainability
Visitor
Experience
& Learning
Our Values
Be supportive and enthusiastic
Accept and take responsibility
Show dignity and respect
Innovate and take initiative
Clear and simple
Commitment to Taronga’s WHS,
animal welfare and customer
service charters.
Our Role
Our role in conservation is to create
direct and positive connections
between wildlife and people.
Through our efforts we protect
endangered species, increase
understanding of wildlife and
inspire community action.
Wildlife
We breed, manage and care for
wildlife, and undertake research,
to deliver tangible conservation
outcomes.
Our Vision
To secure a shared future for wildlife and people
People
We create unique, dynamic
and engaging learning experiences
to positively influence and
change behaviours.
Our People & Organisational Effectiveness
Families interacting with a fascinating Green Iguana.
PHOTO: LORINDA TAYLOR