Environmental Sustainability

Global warming, climate change and depletion of the world's natural resource has become a major focus of public concern, and attracted considerable attention from the scientific community, governments and the general public. At the root of these problems is unsustainable consumption of natural resources, coupled with continuing growth of the world's human population.

Zoos Victoria is responding to this challenge through the delivery of environmentally sustainable outcomes to reduce its ecological footprint across all areas of operations.

The journey towards environmental sustainability for Zoos Victoria will include resource efficiency, pollution prevention, waste management, life cycle thinking, ecologically sustainable development and green procurement. Zoos Victoria will use an Environmental Management System to manage and continually improve its operations and developments in a sustainable manner.

For Zoos Victoria, decisions on environmental sustainability will take into account climate change, biodiversity and wildlife conservation.

At Zoos Victoria, we are committed to leading by example, through environmentally sustainable practices in our work place and activities. As leaders in wildlife conservation and animal care, zoos are in a unique position to showcase environmental sustainability and inspiring our visitors to take action to conserve wildlife and the natural world.


  • Our Commitment

    Zoos Victoria is commited to environmental sustainability and has in place an Environmental Sustainability Policy and Strategy togerther with programs to achieve its environmental objectives and targets.

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  • Take Action on Environmental Sustainability

    The effects of climate change impacts on all living beings. As such it is wise and logical to work together for a greater outcome. As leaders in wildlife conservation and animal care, zoos are in a unique position to showcase environmental sustainability and inspire others to take action to conserve wildlife and our natural world.

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  • Programs and Campaigns

    List of Environmental Programs and Campaigns at Zoos Victoria

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  • Our Environmental Footprint

    To gauge our impact on the environment, we monitor and measure our:
    · Consumption of resources such as electricity, gas, water and paper.
    · Waste produced and recycled.
    · Amount of green products and services.
    · Amount of greenhouse gas we emit from our operations.

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  • Environmental Sustainability Achievements

    Our list of achievements in Environmental Sustainability.

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  • Skill Up Green

    Skill Up Green - Zoos Today: Becoming Leaders in Conservation and Skills for Sustainability is a new Skills Victoria funded project to develop Zoos Victoria staff as leaders in conservation and green skills.

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  • Contact Us

    Contact our Environmental Sustainability team.

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