2008 - 2009 Annual Report - Zoos South Australia

CONTENTSYear In ReviewPresident and CEO’s ReportConservation ProgramsAssets and InfrastructureConservation EducationThe AnimalsLiving collectionsThreatened SpeciesOperationsCommunications and PartnershipsCommunicationsPartnershipsFuture Zoo and Conservation Arkfundraising reportMembership and Animal AdoptionGrantsBequestsVisitor ExperiencesHuman ResourcesFinancial ReportFinalsAnimal Adoption numbers remain steady with minimalgrowth, and numbers now total 1025. After the unfortunateincident involving the assault of the Greater Flamingo, asuccessful advertising campaign via various media meansresulted in a huge outpouring of support with numerouscaring people from all over the world, including Sweden,adopting the Flamingo.A hugely successful life Membership function was heldat the Waterhole Pavilion, Monarto Zoo. Over 400 peopleattended the Morning and Afternoon Tea, hosted by TomBaxter (Membership Manager) with keynote addressesfrom the Society’s President Heather Caddick and ChiefExecutive Officer Chris West respectively. Life Members andguests were delighted to enjoy lovely weather, and enjoyedthe rescheduling of the event to winter, with Monarto Zoolooking spectacular after recent rainfall.Corporate Membership has continued to grow rapidly withhuge support from the Police Association of SA, with wellover 300 of their members joining our organisation.At the turn of the financial year a mailout was sent to RZSSAannual Members giving them the opportunity to join up as alife Member. Early indications are that this mailout has beenhugely successful, with a large number of Members taking upthe offer and becoming life Members of the RZSSA. Resultsfrom this will be reported in the 2009/2010 annual report.Membership2009 2008Honorary Life 6 6Life 1226 1151Annual- Adult 1535 1090- Student 166 137- Child 107 70- Family 19,721 17,414(6328 families) (5451 families)Corporate 546 274(3 companies) (3 companies)TOTAL 23,307 20,142Animal Adoption2009 2008Individuals 953 902Schools 15 19Clubs/Companies 59 79TOTAL 1027 1000Media Partnerships - 1 of 1