Zoological Parks Authority Explained

The Western Australian Zoological Parks Authority was created under the act of the same name in 2001,^[1] and under the Minister of Environment for Western Australia. What had previously been the Zoological Gardens Board, on 22 May 2002, became the Zoological Parks Authority.^{[2] [3]}

The predecessor authority to the Zoological Gardens Board had been known as the Acclimatisation Committee of the Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Perth, W.A.).^[4]

It was announced on 28 April 2017 that the Department of Parks and Wildlife would merge with the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority, the Zoological Parks Authority, and the Rottnest Island Authority on 1 July 2017 to form the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.^[5]

See also

• Perth Zoo

Notes and References

1. Web site: Western Australian Legislation - Zoological Parks Authority Act 2001 - Home Page. slp.wa.gov.au. 1 January 2015.
2. Web site: Western Australia. Zoological Parks Authority . trove.nla.gov.au . 28 January 2021.
3. Web site: Zoological Parks Authority Annual Report 2001-2002 . Western Australia. Zoological Parks Authority . 25 August 2002 . Perth Zoo . 1447-672X . 28 January 2021.
4. Web site: Western Australia. Zoological Gardens Board - Full record view - Libraries Australia Search. nla.gov.au. 1 January 2015.
5. The Public Sector Commissioner has released the list of agency heads to lead the new departments in the medium term on 28 April 2017. This follows the Premier's announcement on significant public sector reform and structural changes across the public sector.