About

• Taronga Conservation Society

The Taronga Conservation Society Australia is responsible for the operation of Taronga and Western Plains Zoos and is recognised by the World Conservation Organisation as a leader in the world zoological community.

The Taronga Conservation Society Australia's powers, obligations and authorities are outlined in the Zoological Parks Board Act 1973 and Amendment Act 1992 and come within the administration of the Minister for the Environment.

The Taronga Conservation Society Australia primary objectives are to facilitate visitor and community education, biological research and wildlife conservation.

The Taronga Conservation Society Australia aims to maximise the visitor experience by providing a unique and exciting educational tour of each zoo with animals exhibited in an environment similar to their natural habitat.

More than 1.5 million people have visited the zoos during the past 12 months.

Education initiatives undertaken by the Taronga Conservation Society Australia primarily focus on public education in relation to the conservation of biodiversity leading to improved community awareness and activity.

The Taronga Conservation Society Australia supports school education programs at Taronga and Western Plain Zoos where approximately 100,000 school children visit per annum and are tutored in environmental management and biodiversity.

The Taronga Conservation Society Australia has an absolute commitment to the preservation and conservation of wildlife and demonstrates this commitment through ongoing captive breeding and research programs.