Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo
The full agenda, as filed
All 9 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
ZB20.1received
Toronto Zoo Operational Update
The Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo, will give a verbal presentation on operations at the Toronto Zoo.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo received the item for information.
ZB20.2adopted
The Toronto Zoo 2020 Master Plan was developed through extensive research and consultation from staff, volunteers, members, guests, donors, stakeholders, and community partners. This Master Plan will provide a roadmap for The Board of Management and the Toronto Zoo for future growth and development over the next 20 years. The Master Plan aligns with the Zoo's mission and vision, ensures that we continue to live our 4 cares, and brings us to the forefront as one of the top zoos in the world.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Approved the Toronto Zoo Master Plan.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Executive Officer recommends that: 1. The Toronto Zoo Board of Management approve the Toronto Zoo 2020 Master Plan.
ZB20.3adopted
2021 Year-End Health and Safety Status
This report is intended to update the Board of Management on the employee accidents and related safety initiatives for 2021 - the current calendar year.
Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (January 24, 2022) from the Senior Director, Strategic Communications and Guest Experience, Toronto Zoo, for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Director, Strategic Communications and Guest Experience recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo receive this report for information.
ZB20.4adopted
This report is intended to update the Board of Management on the guest accidents and related public safety initiatives for 2021 - the current calendar year.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (January 24, 2022) from the Senior Director, Strategic Communications and Guest Experience, Toronto Zoo for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Director, Strategic Communications and Guest Experience recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo receive this report for information.
ZB20.5adopted
This report will update the Board of Management on the primary activities and achievements for the Strategic Communications Branch at the Toronto Zoo for the year 2021. The Strategic Communications team oversees the public facing communications outlets to connect our audiences to our animals, messages, events and activities.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (January 31, 2022) from the Senior Director, Strategic Communications and Guest Experience, Toronto Zoo for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Director, Strategic Communications and Guest Experience recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo receive this report for information.
ZB20.6adopted
Learning and Engagement Programs 2021
This report will update the Board of Management on the primary activities and achievements of the Learning and Engagement Branch at the Toronto Zoo for the year 2021. Learning and Engagement oversees a wide variety of different programs throughout the year that support key components of the Strategic Plan and further educational goals. These include school program offerings and teacher resources, a roster of public programs for a variety of audiences/ages, virtual experiences, and summer camps.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (January 28, 2022) from the Senior Director, Strategic Communications and Guest Experience, Toronto Zoo for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Director, Strategic Communications and Guest Experience recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo receive this report for information.
ZB20.7adopted
Volunteering and Engagement 2021
This report will update the Board of Management on the activities of the Volunteering and Engagement Unit for the year 2021. The volunteer team regularly consists of Year-Round Volunteers, Summer Volunteers, Volunteer Hosts, Wildlife Health Centre Volunteers, and Zoo Ambassador Student Volunteers.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (January 28, 2022) from the Senior Director, Strategic Communications and Guest Experience, Toronto Zoo for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Director, Strategic Communications and Guest Experience recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo receive this report for information.
ZB20.8adopted
Attendance and Revenue - December 2021
This report will update the Board of Management on the visitor statistics and revenue results for the period ending December 31, 2021. This report includes a dashboard highlighting some of the key metrics for 2021.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (January 26, 2022) from the Director, Finance and Technology, Toronto Zoo for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Finance and Technology recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo receive this report for information.
ZB20.9adopted
This report will present the new Collaboration Agreement between the Toronto Zoo Board of Management and the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy. The agreement sets forth the terms upon which the Wildlife Conservancy and the Board of Management will work together to support the Toronto Zoo's Mission, particularly around fundraising.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo : 1. Approved the Collaboration Agreement with the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy. 2. Directed that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 26, 2022) from the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo, be made public once Recommendation 1 has been adopted. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 26, 2022) from the Chief Executive Officer Toronto Zoo is now public and can be accessed under Background Information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Executive Officer recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo approve the Collaboration Agreement with the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy. 2. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo direct that Confidential Attachment 1 be made public once Recommendation 1 has been adopted.