2010 - 2011 Annual Report - Zoos South Australia

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CONTENTSYear In ReviewWild TimesCommunications & PartnershipsCommunicationsPartnershipsCommunity PartnershipsFundraisingMarketingTourismMedia PartnershipsMembership And Animal AdoptionBequestsGrantsVisitor ExperiencesEvents ReportVolunteer ProgramsHuman ResourcesFinancial ReportAdmissionsFinalsGolden North have not only sponsored Adelaide Zoo andour conservation projects but also worked to become totallypalm oil free throughout their entire range. They are nowthe sole supplier of ice-cream to Zoos SA helping us toachieve our awareness raising of the palm oil issue withthe general public.Coca-Cola Amatil continued their sponsorship of bothAdelaide and Monarto Zoos and the re-erection of theweather proofing large umbrellas over the new plaza at thecentral café at Adelaide Zoo.Peats Soil & Garden Supplies provided the deep layer ofmulch (1 metre) in the base of the indoor Chimp Exhibitat Monarto. The mulch allows the development of amicroenvironment to minimize required cleaning. They alsoprepared and sold Panda Poo & Friends (soil enricher) andprovided sales commission. Peats Soil & Garden Suppliescontinue their sponsorship at Adelaide Zoo this year.Suzuki supported the Tassie devil breeding programat Monarto and the two fleet vehicles decorated withconservation messages for Tassie devils and rhinos; thesevehicles can be seen across the three properties. Pro Paintn Panel has reviewed the health of the zoo fleet of cars atMonarto and Adelaide Zoos.Beach Petroleum supports out-reach projects conducted bythe Science and Field Team.Advanced Nets & Ropes have enabled the purchase ofnetting for the Warru breeding yards behind the scenesat Monarto.Coriole Wild Wine sales of their special label Sangiovesefor the Corroboree frog provided donations to linkedconservation projects. The wine is available for collectionat all three sites and can be ordered on line or in the on-siteretail stores.ZEN Commercial Energy supported the installation of aphenomenal Solar Tracking Farm at Monarto Zoo. Thethree huge solar panels follow the sun throughout the day,generating 40% more power than normal solar panels andreturning energy to the grid to continue to provide funds forconservation into the future.McMahons have designed, built and donated a structureat the Painted Dog facility at Monarto which will aid anongoing research project and provide safe and effectivemanagement of the dogs in the long term.Davies Stewart Consulting donated recruitment advice andFrontier assisted with the provision of the software systemto ensure our staff are paid. Travel Associates, a divisionof Flight Centre became a partner and are managing thebooking of staff flights and accommodation, thus savingstaff time and money. Grazer provided a year of document,asset management and maintenance to facilitate the efficientmanagement of the property at Adelaide Zoo.Partnerships – 3 of 3
CONTENTSYear In ReviewWild TimesCommunications & PartnershipsCommunicationsPartnershipsCommunity PartnershipsFundraisingMarketingTourismMedia PartnershipsMembership And Animal AdoptionBequestsGrantsVisitor ExperiencesEvents ReportVolunteer ProgramsHuman ResourcesFinancial ReportAdmissionsFinalsCommunityPartnershipsZoos SA contributed to the community in the following waysin the past year:Community Partnerships ProgramThe Community Partnerships Program initiated this year isa collaboration from Zoos SA with selected representativesfrom the NGO sector with the aims of:• Making the Zoo accessible to participants from a rangeof disadvantaged backgrounds that could never afford tovisit;• Fostering a deep relationship between disadvantagedindividuals and families to have a lifelong relationshipwith the Society by identifying individuals who mayengage in work experience and employment in the future(in a similar way to the Indigenous trainees alreadyworking at Monarto).The steering committee, including Zoos SA staff, is formedfrom the following five charities:1. Anglicare2. United Care3. Salvation Army4. St Vincent de Paul5. CentacareThe people/families are identified by the charities as thosethat would not normally be able to afford to access the zoo.Phase 2 of the program is planned as a more intensiveexperience for some fathers and their children who attendPhase 1. This will consist of ten fathers plus their childrento attend Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary for a dinner andnight walk in one month and subsequently to stay overnightin the second month (not too long to elapse between eachexperience). The aim is to build the relationship betweenthe fathers and their children in gentle stages in a semifamiliarenvironment.Santos Conservation CentreThe Centre was officially opened by Santos on 10 Novemberand is situated in the free public space external to theentrance to Adelaide Zoo. No charge is made for the publicto enter the gallery space and view the regularly changingexhibitions or interactive displays. The aim of the buildingis to connect people with nature via a range of differentmediums and is available for community use and access. Thelist of exhibitions held in the past year is provided in theevents section within this document.Donations to School/Community andCharity Groups in South AustraliaA total of $55,724 worth of passes or vouchers weredonated to other Not for Profit charities to assist with theirfundraising activities. These are mainly used as auction orsilent auction prizes.Phase 1 has been to organize Wednesday afternoon visitsafter 2.30pm (a time of low visitation to Adelaide Zoo) forpeople from each of the five charities to access the zoo for agold coin donation.Community Partnerships – 1 of 2
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