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.
ZB8.1received
Jennifer Tracey, Senior Director, Strategic Communications and Guest Experience, Toronto Zoo will give a presentation on the 50th Anniversary at the Toronto Zoo.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo received the item for information.
ZB8.2received
Toronto Zoo Operational Update
Dolf DeJong, 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.
ZB8.3adopted
Endangered Species Reserve Fund - 2024 Budget
The Endangered Species Reserve Fund supports conservation and education projects to benefit endangered species in Canada and around the world. The 2024 Endangered Species Reserve Fund Budget is attached for approval.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Approved the Endangered Species Reserve Fund Projects listed in Appendix 1 to the report (January 25, 2024) from the Senior Director, Wildlife Science, Toronto Zoo, with net expenditures of $150,000.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Director, Wildlife Science, Toronto Zoo recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo approve the Endangered Species Reserve Fund Projects listed in Appendix 1 with net expenditures of $150,000.
ZB8.4adopted
African Pavilion Sprinkler Retrofit Project
This report recommends the award of the Request for Proposals for African Pavilion Sprinkler Retrofit Project.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Approved the award of Request for Proposal RFP-33 African Pavilion Sprinkler Retrofit Project to Twin Contracting in the amount of $1,449,500, subject to approval of the 2024-2033 Toronto Zoo Capital Budget and Plan including 2023 carry forward funding.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of Toronto Zoo approve the award of Request for Proposal RFP-33 African Pavilion Sprinkler Retrofit Project to Twin Contracting in the amount of $1,449,500, subject to approval of the 2024-2033 Toronto Zoo Capital Budget and Plan including 2023 carry forward funding.
ZB8.5adopted
Toronto Zoo Strategic Planning Committee Development
In the fall of 2023, the Toronto Zoo launched a strategic planning process to build on, and continue, its mission of connecting people, animals, and conservation science to fight extinction. This report intends to establish a board committee to guide the development of the new 2024-2027 Strategic Plan.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Approved the establishment of a Strategic Planning Committee and appoint three board members to guide the development of the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo recommends that: 1. The Toronto Zoo Board of Management approve the establishment of a Strategic Planning Committee and appoint three board members to guide the development of the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan.
ZB8.6adopted
Attendance and Revenue Report - December 2023
This report will update the Board of Management on the visitor statistics and revenue results for the period ending 2023-12-31. This report includes a dashboard highlighting some of the key metrics for 2023.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (January 19, 2024) from the Director, Finance, Technology, and Innovation, Toronto Zoo for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director of Finance, Technology, and Innovation recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo receive this report for information.
ZB8.7adopted
Volunteering and Engagement Report 2023
This report will update the Board of Management on the activities of the Volunteering and Engagement Unit for the year 2023. The volunteer team consists of Year-Round Volunteers, Summer Volunteers, Wildlife Health Centre Volunteers, and Zoo Ambassador Student Volunteers.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: 1. Received the report (January 16, 2024) 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, Toronto Zoo recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo receives this report for information.
ZB8.8adopted
Learning and Engagement Programs Report 2023
This report will update the Board of Management on the primary activities and achievements of the Learning and Engagement Branch, as well as other educational experiences at the Toronto Zoo for the year 2023. 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 18, 2024) 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 receives this report for information.
ZB8.9received
Dolf DeJong, Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo will give a verbal update on the recent cyber incident that is affecting the Zoo. The Chief Executive Officer proposes that the Board meet in closed session to receive the update, as it is about the security of the property.
The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo received the item for information.