2010 - 2011 Annual Report - Zoos South Australia

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CONTENTSYear In ReviewPresident and CEO’s ReportPresident ReportCEO’s ReportConservation ProgramsConservation ArkVeterinary Conservation ProgramsAssets & InfrastructureAdelaide Zoo, Monarto ZooAnd Warrawong Wildlife SanctuaryGreen TeamWild AfricaOverseas Conservation ToursConservation EducationLibraryInterpretationHistoryThe Animals & HorticultureOverviewLiving CollectionsStatus Of CollectionAppendicesHorticultureWild TimesFinalsStatus Of CollectionCollection Development Team - 2011Displaying the collection under a number of differentcategories, this report highlights how the collectionis progressing towards desired aspects of collectionmanagement, and is valuable for site and master planningpurposes. This report is provided annually to track theprogress of the animal collection and is prepared byLindell Andrews.As the human population grows and impacts at an increasingrate on plant and animal species across the globe, zoosand aquaria are becoming critical for the survival of manyspecies, and an integral part of in situ conservation programsfor many others. While individual animal collectionsare often too small to be of much value to long-termconservation, cooperative international and/or regionalex situ breeding programs form large, viable populationsthat can make a difference. Aside from contributing to theconservation of a species, these ex situ programs also provideanimals for public educational and/or exhibit opportunities;provide research collections from which to gain basicknowledge of animal biology and husbandry; and providefund-raising material. Furthermore, if managed correctly,there is the potential to provide demographic and geneticinsurance populations.Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Zoo, as members of the Zooand Aquaria Association (ZAA) are committed tocooperatively managing their animal collections in orderto promote sustainability and to contribute towardsspecies’ conservation.Whilst Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary is not yet a memberof ZAA, it principally operates under the same policiesand procedures as the other Zoos SA properties, with anydifferentiation based largely upon its unique environment.Following The World Zoo Conservation Strategy, there are twoconsiderations that are important in the process of choosingspecies for ex situ management within Australasian zoos:1. What species will best serve the broad-basedconservation goals of ZAA zoos?2. What are the capabilities and strengths of ZAA zoos inregard to their knowledge, experience and resources?Zoos SA CollectionsAs zoos develop through time, and move from ‘stamp’collections of the past to centres of small populationmanagement, cooperative breeding programs andnaturalistic displays, there is often some concern thatcollection diversity will decrease. Effective regional planningcan ensure that each ZAA zoo is able to continue displayinga healthy diversity of animals, despite populations of speciesgrowing in size to ensure long-term viability. Currently,across Adelaide and Monarto Zoos, and WarrawongSanctuary, there are over 3100 specimens representingalmost 310 different species, but with all propertiesmaintaining their independent identities due to the speciesthey hold and the manner in which they display them.Living Collections – Status Of Collection – 1 of 16
CONTENTSYear In ReviewPresident and CEO’s ReportPresident ReportCEO’s ReportConservation ProgramsConservation ArkVeterinary Conservation ProgramsAssets & InfrastructureAdelaide Zoo, Monarto ZooAnd Warrawong Wildlife SanctuaryGreen TeamWild AfricaOverseas Conservation ToursConservation EducationLibraryInterpretationHistoryThe Animals & HorticultureOverviewLiving CollectionsStatus Of CollectionAppendicesHorticultureWild TimesFinalsThe collection at Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary is stillbeing evaluated and is evolving, and as such cannot be fullyrepresented in this document to the same extent as Adelaideand Monarto Zoos.Every year, the current and planned collection data fromeach institution is compiled (as of May 1), and while it assistsin progressing towards each institution’s collection goals, italso becomes a planning document for the region, publishedannually by ZAA as the ASMP Regional Census and Plan.Current vs PlannedAdelaide ZooCurrent specimen numbers (total = 2428, from Adelaide ZooARKS4 database) (2010 total = 2223)Arthropoda 26%Pisces 5%Amphibia 1%Reptilia 7%Aves 46%Mammalia 15%Current species numbers (total = 273; from Adelaide ZooARKS4 database) (2010 total = 280)Arthropoda 7%Pisces 4%Amphibia 1%Reptilia 14%Aves 50%Mammalia 24%Diversity index (average # species/family) = 2.28Planned species numbers (total = 274; from 2011 OnlineRegional Census and Plan) (2010 total = 289)Arthropoda 10%Pisces 5%Amphibia 2%Reptilia 15%Aves 44%Mammalia 2 4%Diversity index (average # species/family) = 2.19Living Collections – Status Of Collection – 2 of 16
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