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 updated Environmental Sustainability Strategy ZV-Environmental-Sustainability-Strategy-January-2010.pdf  ( 854.2 KB )