Zoological Parks Authority

The functions of the Zoological Parks Authority Authority include controlling and managing Perth Zoo – in which zoological specimens are kept, displayed and cultivated/bred, for conservation, research, scientific, educational, cultural or recreational purposes.

On 1 July 2017, The Perth Zoo became part of the new Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. This new department brought together the functions and staff of the Department of Parks and Wildlife, Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority, Rottnest Island Authority and the Zoological Parks Authority.

Contact Details

20 Labouchere Road , SOUTH PERTH WA 6151

08 9474 0444

email@perthzoo.wa.gov.au

www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au

Company Activity

	NEW ROLE: David van Ooran, Executive Director, Perth Zoo	30 Apr 2024
	NEWS: Tagged in Science, conservation key for Perth Zoo	11 Aug 2023
	NEWS: Tagged in Appointments June 30, 2023	30 Jun 2023
	NEWS: Tagged in Former NOPSEMA boss to head WA department	27 Jun 2023
	NEW ROLE: Stuart Smith, Chief Executive	27 Jun 2023
	NEWS: Tagged in Down to business on gender equity	23 Mar 2023
	NEWS: Tagged in Leaders recognised in Australia Day honours	27 Jan 2023
	NEWS: Tagged in Zoo keeping endangered species afloat	20 Dec 2022
	NEW ROLE: Peter Dans, Acting Chief Executive	09 Dec 2022
	NEWS: Tagged in Appointments October 14, 2022	13 Oct 2022

News Articles

Friday, 23 February, 2018 - 15:46
Construction contracts and tenders Feb 8 to 21
McCorkell Constructions has been awarded a $1.6 million contract to perform stage B of the Perth Zoo lion exhibit upgrade. Stage A, which included the main enclosure and viewing area, opened in October last year after construction by McCorkell under a $1.2 million contract.
Thursday, 29 August, 2019 - 15:45
Appointments August 30, 2019
Our weekly appointments wrap includes Peter Lee, Ann Robinson, Lesley Parker, Grant Robinson, Di Bain, Jamie Fini, and Erin Watson-Lynn.
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Monday, 10 August, 2020 - 10:00
$150m for tourism recovery
The state government continued the rollout of its coronavirus recovery plan over the weekend, announcing funding packages for the tourism and recreational fishing sectors.
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Wednesday, 18 November, 2020 - 06:45
Festival takes local approach
Home-grown artists will be highlighted in the 2021 Perth Festival program, which features Tim Minchin performing songs from his new album Alone Together with WASO as the headline act.
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Tuesday, 7 September, 2021 - 09:30
Memories to preserve, animals to conserve
Perth Zoo wants as much public involvement as possible as it embarks on its 20-year masterplan.
Friday, 6 May, 2022 - 06:30
Appointments May 6, 2022
Our weekly appointments wrap includes Marion Fulker, Rachel Dawson, Olga Klimczak, Mark Hatfull, Victoria Graves, Valentine Utete and Michael Bourke.
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Thursday, 9 June, 2022 - 14:53
Crothers wins $18m zoo projects
The state government has appointed West Australian builder Crothers Construction for projects valued at $18 million as part of the Perth Zoo masterplan.
Friday, 14 October, 2022 - 06:30
Appointments October 14, 2022
Our weekly appointments wrap includes Michael Gunner, Kevin Brown, Paul Steel, Jerry Lam, James Abson, Renato Braz Sue, David Boshoff, Tully Carmady, Kris Warren, Vanessa Martin and Ronald Hurst.
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Tuesday, 20 December, 2022 - 08:00
Zoo keeping endangered species afloat
Limitless: For more than a century, scientists believed the western swamp tortoise was extinct.
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Friday, 27 January, 2023 - 12:52
Leaders recognised in Australia Day honours
Western Australian governor Chris Dawson, former politicians Clive Brown and John Hyde, public health leader Helen Milroy and construction entrepreneur Harry Xydas are among those who received Australia Day honours.
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Thursday, 23 March, 2023 - 15:03
Down to business on gender equity
Business News asked five celebrated women about their career journeys, challenges and future plans.
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Tuesday, 27 June, 2023 - 15:22
Former NOPSEMA boss to head WA department
Former NOPSEMA chief Stuart Smith has been appointed as director general of a state government department and will oversee the Rottnest Island and Zoological Parks authorities.
Friday, 30 June, 2023 - 06:30
Appointments June 30, 2023
Our weekly appointments wrap includes Stuart Smith, Hilary McKenna, Daymon Joseph, Catherine Bell, Andrew Strelein, Sara Prendergast, Nick Foulkes, and Briony Pole.
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Friday, 11 August, 2023 - 11:42
Science, conservation key for Perth Zoo
An ambitious master plan is under way to guide Perth Zoo’s transformation ahead of its 125th birthday.

Appointments August 30, 2019
Thursday, 29 August, 2019 - 15:45

Appointments June 30, 2023
Friday, 30 June, 2023 - 06:30
TimelineJS
Construction contracts and tenders Feb 8 to 21
Appointments August 30, 2019
$150m for tourism recovery
Festival takes local approach
Memories to preserve, animals to conserve
Appointments May 6, 2022
Crothers wins $18m zoo projects
Appointments October 14, 2022
Zoo keeping endangered species afloat
Leaders recognised in Australia Day honours
Down to business on gender equity
Former NOPSEMA boss to head WA department
Appointments June 30, 2023
Science, conservation key for Perth Zoo
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Related Information

Notable People

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Name	Position	Year Started
Stuart Smith	Chief Executive	2023
David van Ooran	Executive Director, Perth Zoo Marketing, Visitor Services, Events Perth Zoo (1998 to 2001)	2024
Davina Bester	Board Member	2018
Tully Carmady	Board Member, Deputy Chair	2022
Jamie Fini	Board Member	2019
Marion Fulker	Chair	2022
Ronnie Hurst	Board Member	2022
Vanessa Martin	Board Member	2022
Harriet Mills	Visiting Research Fellow, Board Member since 2017	2007
Kris Warren	Board Member	2022
Reece Whitby	Minister for Environment	2021

Past People

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Name	Position	Year Started	Year Ended
Peter Dans	Acting Chief Executive	2022	2023
Brad Geatches	Board Member	2018	2022
Kellie Pendoley	Board Member	2016	2022
Mark Webb	Chief Executive	2017	2022
Di Bain	Board Member	2019	2022
Alex Lamond	Board Member, Deputy Chair since 2019	2012	2022
Stephen Dawson	Minister for Environment	2017	2021
Grant Robinson	Non-Executive Chair	2019	2021
Rebecca Tomkinson	Board Member	2017	2019
Brian Easton	Non-Executive Chair	2011	2019
Susan Harrington	Non-Executive Deputy Chair	2010	2019
Jessica Woodford	Manager, Commercial Services	2019	2019
Nicole McAlinden	Board Member	2013	2018
Susan Hunt	Chief Executive, Perth Zoo	2004	2017
Peter Mawson	Director Animal Health & Research	2012	2017
Maria Finnigan	Director, Life Sciences	2007	2017
Claire Wright	Director, Community Engagement	2010	2017
Wade Starkie	Director, Corporate Development	2013	2017
Nicole Moody	Board Member	2011	2017
John Knowles	Board Member	2012	2017
Albert Jacob	Minister for Environment	2013	2017
Carol Shannon	Director, Corporate & Commercial Development	2006	2012
Salv Silvera	Commercial Operations Manager, Perth Zoo	2009	2012
Helen Robertson	Director, Animal Health Services & Research	2004	2012
Andrew Thompson	Deputy Chairman	2003	2011
James Best	Non-Executive Director	2007	2011
Peter Metcalfe	Non-Executive Chair	2005	2011
Wen-Haur Cheng	Director, Visitor & Education Services	2004	2010
Colin Hyde	Director, Life Sciences	1995	2008
Dominique Mecoy	Marketing Manager, Perth Zoo	2000	2007
Margaret Nadebaum	Deputy Chair		2007
Cree Monaghan	Co-Director, Aniaml Health Services & Research	1998	2007
Helen Creed	Non-Executive Director	2005	2006
John Howell	Chairman		2006
Garry Adams	Director, Corporate Development	2001	2006
Brian Easton	Chief Executive, Perth Zoo	1999	2003
David van Ooran	Marketing, Visitor Services, Events Perth Zoo	1998	2001
Tony Jupp	Education Manager	1993	2000
Ricky Burges	Chief Executive, Perth Zoo	1994	1998
Michael Yakovina	Human Resources Manager & Advisor	1991	1996
Ian Cowie	Board Member	2015
Pam Garnett	Deputy Chairperson	2010
Wayne Bradshaw	Board Member	2012

Zoological Parks Authority

Contact Details

Company Activity

Friday, 23 February, 2018 - 15:46

Thursday, 29 August, 2019 - 15:45

Monday, 10 August, 2020 - 10:00

Wednesday, 18 November, 2020 - 06:45

Tuesday, 7 September, 2021 - 09:30

Friday, 6 May, 2022 - 06:30

Thursday, 9 June, 2022 - 14:53

Friday, 14 October, 2022 - 06:30

Tuesday, 20 December, 2022 - 08:00

Friday, 27 January, 2023 - 12:52

Thursday, 23 March, 2023 - 15:03

Tuesday, 27 June, 2023 - 15:22

Friday, 30 June, 2023 - 06:30

Friday, 11 August, 2023 - 11:42

Construction contracts and tenders Feb 8 to 21

Appointments August 30, 2019

$150m for tourism recovery

Festival takes local approach

Memories to preserve, animals to conserve

Appointments May 6, 2022

Crothers wins $18m zoo projects

Appointments October 14, 2022

Zoo keeping endangered species afloat

Leaders recognised in Australia Day honours

Down to business on gender equity

Former NOPSEMA boss to head WA department

Appointments June 30, 2023

Science, conservation key for Perth Zoo

Related Information

Notable People