ZAA Conference Awards

[WhistlingKite24]

ZAA [Zoo and Aquarium Association Australasia] recently held their 2021 conference and awards online to, "recognise progress, innovation and to celebrate sector excellence from zoos, aquariums and wildlife parks across Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and South Pacific Islands. Twelve awards were presented for six categories, including the Conservation, Engagement, Sustainability, Exhibit, Employee of the Year and ZAA Meritorious Awards, which highlight some of the incredible contributions of ZAA members to our planet, wildlife and communities." The 12 awards went to the following facilities, initiatives and individuals. Congratulations to all involved. There are videos attached under each award explaining more about each recipient [Conference Awards recognise zoo and aquarium excellence]


Conservation Award, Large Organisation: Zoos Victoria, Bogong moth and mountain pygmy-possum conservation

Conservation Award, Small Organisation: Rainbow Springs Nature Park (NZ), The national kiwi hatchery

Engagement Award, Small Organisation: Port Moresby Nature Park (PNG), Snaketastic program

Engagement Award, Small Organisation: Territory Wildlife Park, Artists in the park program

Engagement Award, Large Organisation: Taronga Conservation Society Australia, HATCH program

Sustainability Award: Taronga Conservation Society Australia, Taronga Sustainability Scorecard

Exhibit Award, Large Organisation, Large Development: Auckland Zoo, South-east Asia Jungle Track

Exhibit Award, Large Organisation, Small Development: Symbio Wildlife Park, Tasmanian devil and echidna enclosures

Exhibit Award, Small Organisation, Small Development: Port Moresby Nature Park (PNG), Reptile Haus

ZAA Meritorious Award: Amanda Embury, contribution to the ZAA Animal Management Committee and Species Management Program

ZAA Meritorious Award: Simone Vitali, contribution to the ZAA Veterinary Advisory Group

Employee of the Year Award: Sherly Yeates, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

 

[Zoofan15]

ZAA [Zoo and Aquarium Association Australasia] recently held their 2021 conference and awards online to, "recognise progress, innovation and to celebrate sector excellence from zoos, aquariums and wildlife parks across Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and South Pacific Islands. Twelve awards were presented for six categories, including the Conservation, Engagement, Sustainability, Exhibit, Employee of the Year and ZAA Meritorious Awards, which highlight some of the incredible contributions of ZAA members to our planet, wildlife and communities." The 12 awards went to the following facilities, initiatives and individuals. Congratulations to all involved. There are videos attached under each award explaining more about each recipient [Conference Awards recognise zoo and aquarium excellence]


Conservation Award, Large Organisation: Zoos Victoria, Bogong moth and mountain pygmy-possum conservation

Conservation Award, Small Organisation: Rainbow Springs Nature Park (NZ), The national kiwi hatchery

Engagement Award, Small Organisation: Port Moresby Nature Park (PNG), Snaketastic program

Engagement Award, Small Organisation: Territory Wildlife Park, Artists in the park program

Engagement Award, Large Organisation: Taronga Conservation Society Australia, HATCH program

Sustainability Award: Taronga Conservation Society Australia, Taronga Sustainability Scorecard

Exhibit Award, Large Organisation, Large Development: Auckland Zoo, South-east Asia Jungle Track

Exhibit Award, Large Organisation, Small Development: Symbio Wildlife Park, Tasmanian devil and echidna enclosures

Exhibit Award, Small Organisation, Small Development: Port Moresby Nature Park (PNG), Reptile Haus

ZAA Meritorious Award: Amanda Embury, contribution to the ZAA Animal Management Committee and Species Management Program

ZAA Meritorious Award: Simone Vitali, contribution to the ZAA Veterinary Advisory Group

Employee of the Year Award: Sherly Yeates, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

It’s nice to see a number of the smaller zoos and wildlife parks take out awards and I can say from a personal/visitor’s perspective that Auckland Zoo’s exhibit award for Phase 1 or the South East Asia Jungle Track was thoroughly deserved.

Two awards I’d like to see included:

Import Initiative Award - to the zoo that has demonstrated initiative in revitalising a stagnated population with fresh imports; or has taken the lead in founding a new breeding programme within the region e.g. Sri Lankan leopard.

Concept Award - to the zoo which has demonstrated foresight in the planning/design and layout of their zoo e.g. a zoo that plans a series of exhibits that showcase a geographic area or ecosystem. Similar to the Exhibit Award, but focussed on the bigger picture.

 

[Zorro]

It’s nice to see a number of the smaller zoos and wildlife parks take out awards and I can say from a personal/visitor’s perspective that Auckland Zoo’s exhibit award for Phase 1 or the South East Asia Jungle Track was thoroughly deserved.

Two awards I’d like to see included:

Import Initiative Award - to the zoo that has demonstrated initiative in revitalising a stagnated population with fresh imports; or has taken the lead in founding a new breeding programme within the region e.g. Sri Lankan leopard.

Concept Award - to the zoo which has demonstrated foresight in the planning/design and layout of their zoo e.g. a zoo that plans a series of exhibits that showcase a geographic area or ecosystem. Similar to the Exhibit Award, but focussed on the bigger picture.

I actually like both those ideas, Nice one.