Bequest-brochure-Zoos-Victoria (3.97 MB)

SAFE HAVEN
BEQUEST
PROGRAM
HELP ZOOS VICTORIA PROTECT
THE FUTURE OF OUR WILDLIFE
FOR GENERATIONS TO COME

MAKE A
LASTING GIFT
TO YOUR ZOO
I have been supporting the work of the Zoo for many years,
through involvement at a board level and also through my family’s
philanthropic activities.
I believe strongly in the world-leading work that Zoos Victoria is
undertaking in areas of conservation and animal care and I am
personally very enthusiastic about the way our zoos are building their
position as a world leading zoo-based conversation organisation.
Having been involved for many years, I see an organisation that is
passionate and committed to providing a safe haven for the animals in
their care and in the wild. It is this passion and vision that has inspired
me to commit my support to Zoos Victoria to assist them with the
challenges they face in fighting extinction.
I would like to encourage you to consider making a bequest to
Zoos Victoria. In doing so, you will be joining a committed group of
people who believe, as passionately as we do, in the future of our
great zoos.
Sid Myer AM.
Sid Myer AM
Chair, Zoos Victoria Foundation

ZOOS VICTORIA’S
SAFE HAVEN
BEQUEST PROGRAM
Securing the future for
animals in our care and
fighting extinction for
years to come.
Zoos Victoria is all about families. It always has been. We see our three
zoos as a family of incredible staff, animals, members and supporters.
Like any family, we are concerned with the future and making sure our
family members are protected and looked after. That means providing
for the future of the animals in our care, and their wild cousins. Zoos
Victoria is home to 300 species including the majestic Asian Elephant,
the graceful giraffe and the feisty Tasmanian Devil. Many of these
animals are facing a tough time in the wild as their natural homes come
under increasing threat from human activities. This is why we have made
it our goal to raise $85 million in the next five years so we can build
essential infrastructure, develop world leading exhibits, and fund the
programs that create a safe haven for threatened species in Australia
and overseas.
I invite you to be an enduring part of the Zoos Victoria family by making
a bequest to help us continue to provide joy to our visitors, exceptional
care to our animals and a secure future for their wild cousins, now and
for many, many generations to come.
Thank you.
Jenny Gray.
Jenny Gray
CEO, Zoos Victoria
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LEAVE A LEGACY
TO THE ANIMALS
THAT YOU LOVE
It’s hard not to be impressed by the size of the elephants, to wonder
at the uniqueness that is the Platypus, or to be thrilled as a butterfly
lands on your outstretched finger in the Butterfly House.
It’s also hard to imagine a world without these beautiful creatures,
or one without a zoo that inspires and excites both young and old.
Zoos Victoria not only wants to inspire and excite, we also want to
save. We have made it our core mission to fight the extinction of
wildlife species in Australia and overseas by:
+ Caring for and breeding endangered species
+ Supporting recovery programs
+ Fostering community awareness and raising support
+ Conducting ongoing research in reproduction & reintroduction.
Bequeathing a gift to Zoos Victoria ensures that we continue to
provide our animals with the highest quality of care and offer our
visitors a wonderful experience that becomes a memory for life.
We would like to invite you to consider our Safe Haven Bequest
Program, securing the future for animals in our care and in the wild
for years to come.
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I’ve been working with the
elephants at Melbourne Zoo for
the past 14 years and I love it.
Dokkoon is one of my best
mates. She’s a natural mother,
and her kids – Mali and the
new little one due soon – will
be part of the next generation
of elephants that are essential
to the success of our regional
breeding program and play a key
role in educating our visitors.
An elephant can live to over 60,
so it’s great to be a part of our
future planning which will see
continued improvements and
the ongoing success of our
breeding program.
Dave McKelson,
Head Keeper at Trail of the
Elephants, Melbourne Zoo

At Zoos Victoria, we want future generations to be able to
visit wonderful animals at our zoos, and to know that they are
thriving in the wild. A gift in your Will can help to make this
possible. Every gift to the Zoo, no matter how small, has a real
effect on our future and the future of our precious animals.
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The Butterfly House remains one of Melbourne Zoo’s
most popular exhibits for visitors of all ages.

HELP US
CREATE A
SAFE HAVEN
The Safe Haven Bequest Program is about acknowledging our
supporters who intend to leave us a gift in their Will. Sharing this
important information means we can celebrate together your
commitment and thank you for your future gift during your lifetime.
It also allows us to plan for the future of our zoos with more certainty.
As one of our Safe Haven supporters you will receive:
+ Invitations to special events
+ Updates on what’s happening at our zoos
+ Online recognition as one of our Safe Haven bequestors
(if desired)
+ You will hear about our breeding successes and programs to
fight extinction and save endangered animals
+ You’ll also get to meet others who, like you, support our work.
And, when we receive your gift, you will be acknowledged on our
Supporter Honour Boards at Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary
and Werribee Open Range Zoo.
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CHOOSING
WHERE YOUR GIFT
WILL MAKE THE
MOST DIFFERENCE
We are the oldest zoo in Australia and have one of the strongest
commitments to conservation and fighting extinction of any zoo in the
world. Our 150 years of experience in animal care means that we have
the expertise and ability to keep caring for wildlife for many years to
come. You can be confident that your gift will be used to help Zoos
Victoria fight the extinction of wildlife in Australia and overseas.
If you are passionate about a specific property, a particular species
or a conservation program, please contact us so we can discuss how
your gift can be used in a way that is tailored to your passion. We can
help you with drafting words that will clearly outline your intent in
your Will.
Similarly, should you wish to make a significant bequest, we would be
happy to discuss appropriate acknowledgement.
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Although they are one of
Australia’s best known animals,
a horrific disease is destroying
Tasmanian Devil populations at
an alarming rate.
Devils could be facing extinction
in the wild within a few short
years, thus our population at
Healesville Sanctuary may well
house some of the last remaining
devils in the world. Zoos Victoria
has committed to maintaining an
insurance population to ensure
that one day, decades into the
future, we may be able repopulate
Tasmania with a new generation
of healthy devils.
It’s this long term commitment
and vision that inspires me every
day to find ways to save this
amazing species.
Dr Marissa Parrott,
Reproductive Biologist,
Zoos Victoria
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INCLUDING
ZOOS VICTORIA
IN YOUR WILL
If you would like to leave a gift to Zoos Victoria in your Will
here are some simple options:
Residuary Bequest – enables you to leave the balance of your
estate - once your family and friends have been provided for -
to Zoos Victoria. A Residuary Bequest means that you don’t have
to amend the gift in your Will if your financial situation changes.
Specified Amount – you may wish to specify the dollar amount or
percentage amount that you would like to bequeath to Zoos Victoria.
A Perpetuity – you may wish to select a specific amount or
percentage of your estate that is provided to Zoos Victoria as a
permanent annuity – an annual amount – for a period of years or up
to a certain total. In this way, Zoos Victoria can rely on your support
with regular gifts into the future.
Your legal advisor can assist in helping you make the right choice.
Meeting the Lions at
Werribee Open Range Zoo.
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CHOOSING
THE RIGHT
WORDS
Healesville Sanctuary Keeper,
Kelly with Swamp Wallaby, Smurf.
It is important that you use the correct wording in your Will.
Our business details (including the ABN and mailing address) are
below and should be included in any official documentation:
Zoological Parks and
Gardens Board
PO Box 74
Parkville Victoria 3052
ABN 96 913 959 053
Tel: +61 3 9340 2770
Your solicitor may find the following bequest clause helpful:
“I devise and bequeath to the Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
free of all taxes and other deductions [the residue of my estate/
or other type of bequest] to be used for the general purpose of the
Zoological Parks and Gardens Board, and the receipt of the Secretary
or other proper officer of the said fund shall be sufficient discharge
to my Trustee.”
Zoos Victoria provides this information as a guideline only. We strongly recommend
that you seek professional guidance from a legal or financial advisor.
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Keepers Bronwyn and Jessica
with the Platypus twins,
Birrarung and Alooka.

YOUR
INFORMATION
If you would like more information about
leaving a gift in your Will to Zoos Victoria,
we would be happy to have a confidential
discussion with you and share with you
some of the exciting plans for the future of
our three great zoos.
Please call us on 03 9340 2720, or
complete the details overleaf and return to
Julia White, Philanthropy Manager
I would like more information on leaving a gift to
Zoos Victoria in my Will, please contact me
OR
I have already included Zoos Victoria in my Will.
Please turn over...
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Title:
First Name(s):
Surname:
YOUR
DETAILS
Please return this form to:
Julia White
Philanthropy Manager
Zoos Victoria Foundation
PO Box 74
Parkville, Victoria 3052
By email:
zvfoundation@zoo.org.au
Address:
Suburb:
State:
Contact Number:
Email:
Postcode:
We appreciate any information that you can provide to help us
with our planning, but understand that this is a personal decision.
All information provided to Zoos Victoria is treated with utmost
confidentiality.
I have left a gift to the Zoo in my Will and would like to be
included in the Safe Haven Bequest Program
I enclose an extract of my Will, as lodged with my solicitor
I would like to remain anonymous
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As someone who loves animals and who intends
to leave us a gift, you are a valued member of our
closest group of supporters.
LET ZOOS VICTORIA
KNOW IF YOU ARE
LEAVING A BEQUEST
Julia White and Australian
Fur-seal, Tarwin
We would be delighted to know if you have acknowledged us in
your Will so we can thank you for your generous support and
ensure your wishes can be met.
Providing us with your details and advice of your intended gift
will enable us to include you in our Safe Haven Bequest Program.
Of course, whether or not you participate in this program, your
privacy is respected at all times. Your personal details will be
treated in the strictest of confidence and we will respect your
wishes if you choose to remain anonymous.
If you would like further information about leaving a bequest to
Zoos Victoria, or you would like to discuss your gift in confidence,
please complete and return the attached form or contact:
Julia White
Philanthropy Manager
Zoos Victoria Foundation
Tel: 03 9340 2720
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Front cover image:
The Leadbeater’s Possum,
Victoria’s faunal emblem,
is under threat of extinction.
You can help us to provide a
safe haven and save them.
Photo: Dan Harley.
Zoos Victoria
PO Box 74
Parkville Victoria 3052
Tel: 03 9340 2770
zvfoundation@zoo.org.au
www.zoo.org.au
ABN 96 913 959 053
Zoos Victoria is a not-for-profit
conservation organisation.