2008 - 2009 Annual Report - Zoos South Australia

CONTENTSYear In ReviewPresident and CEO’s ReportConservation ProgramsAssets and InfrastructureAdelaide Zoo’s New Entranceand Public ForecourtsThe Giant Panda ForestConservation EducationThe AnimalsLiving collectionsThreatened SpeciesOperationsCommunications and PartnershipsVisitor ExperiencesHuman ResourcesFinancial ReportFinalsAs well as the daily maintenance required to keepboth sites safe and running, projects and upgradeshave also kept the teams at Adelaide and Monartobusy over the last twelve months. A revised wastemanagement system has been introduced and waysof saving water and electricity are being exploredand implemented at both sites.AdelaideAdelaide has seen major works taking place with the newperimeter fence, Entrance Gateway and Giant Panda exhibit.Due to a great deal of planning and cooperation between theZoo and the contractors the whole project is on schedule andgoing to plan.Repairs and improvements are being carried out to theboardwalks and pathways in preparation for the extra visitorswe are expecting when the Panda exhibit opens.MonartoThe Chimpanzee exhibit opened in July 09, allowing visitorsthe chance to see the Chimpanzees in their night quartersand the fantastic 3000 square metre enclosure.Major upgrades have taken place for the White rhinos,opening up the area and making it easier to view the animals.New yards are being built for the Zebra, Warru and Giraffeand four enclosures have been built for the Pygmy bluetongue lizard research project.A group of eight yards have been built in the off limits area,to manage the stock, and extra shade structures have alsobeen installed in the off limits area.The old brown bear exhibit has been converted to houselemurs with a heated shelter being built within. An outdoorshelter has also been built for the Brazilian tapir.An improvement to the drainage for the Barbary sheep,Reptile House and Hippos has reduced the amount ofstanding water in that area, improving the overall conditionof the exhibits.Assets and Infrastructure - 1 of 5