The bold new plan means that both Zoo sites in Sydney and Dubbo will be powered by 100% renewable electricity by 2030 at the latest. Both Zoos will also reach net zero with a 70% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 by adopting new technologies like electric vehicles and reducing emissions in Taronga’s supply chains.
With a major Climate Change conference taking place in Glasgow in November – billed as our last best chance to tackle climate change – Taronga Conservation Society Australia is committed to doing all it can to protect Australia’s iconic but often climate-impacted wildlife including platypus and koalas.
The new plan means that guests to the site can be reassured that Taronga is not only taking every possible step to make their visit safe but is also playing its part in keeping the planet healthy for generations to come.
Cameron Kerr AO, Chief Executive of Taronga Conservation Society, Australia: “We are delighted to reopen our gates today and to mark this important day with a commitment to a sustainable future at Taronga.
“Climate change impacts many of Australia’s native species so it’s important to know that visiting Taronga is not only a good a day out for the family – but a good day out for the planet too.
“As a not for profit organisation, Taronga’s purpose is to save wildlife, inspire people and drive change. With the UN Climate Change conference this November, it’s vital we show our commitment as an organisation to tackling this global challenge.”
Taronga Conservation Society, Australia, is a not-for-profit organisation with all profits going back into wildlife conservation and to delivering its vision to secure a shared future for people and wildlife. It works with its corporate partners to encourage and support their net zero and other sustainability commitments, working together to make real change.
Taronga cares for more than 4,000 animals from over 350 species, many of which are threatened or endangered. It has the biggest zoo-based wildlife science team in the southern hemisphere and has an education facility supporting student learning from preschool to PhD.
Opened on Monday 18 November, Taronga’s sites are proudly COVID-safe and will comply with all NSW Government Health orders. In line with NSW Health advice, the Zoos is open to guests aged 16 years and over who are fully vaccinated, and all young people aged under 16.
On their visit, guests to Taronga’s Zoos will be able to enjoy a COVID-Safe experience, meet an array of unique and endangered wildlife and redeem their Dine and Discover NSW vouchers to receive $25 off the purchase of their Zoo ticket and other encounters.
In addition to today’s sustainability commitments, Taronga is also funding a number of projects to protect climate-affected wildlife, including two new platypus facilities at Sydney and Dubbo, which will allow Taronga’s veterinary team to rescue, rehabilitate and understand more about these iconic but little-understood animals.
For more information about Taronga’s reopening, ticket sales and the safety measures in place, please visit our website: taronga.org.au
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