It is recommended that:

1.         Staff proceed with the production of creative as required; and

2.         Zenith Optimedia purchase media for the 2010 advertising campaign.

This report seeks Board approval to proceed with expenditures related to the 2010 paid advertising campaign. The 2010 creative production and media budget is unchanged from 2009.  The Zoo achieved the third highest attendance level in the Zoo’s history in 2009.

The total production and media budget of $1,246,000 is contained in the approved 2010 Operating Budget.

It is recommended that the Toronto Zoo enter into a contract with the University of Guelph for the continuation of the Veterinary Fellowship program for a three-year period from September 1, 2010 to August 31, 2013.

Approval is requested to continue the Veterinary Fellowship program with the University of Guelph for a further three-year period.

The Toronto Zoo has funded the Veterinary Fellowship program since its inception in 1979, and has been very supportive of the program. The cost for the stipend for the new Veterinary Resident totals $116,090 over three years. An additional $28,300 is budgeted for research expenses and travel over that same period.

It is recommended that the Board of Management:

1.          endorse the concept of a Rouge National Park on the lands shown as areas 1, 2 and 3 on Schedule A, attached to the report dated April 23, 2010, from the Chief Executive Officer;

2.         support the development of a “Founding Deal” including, but not limited to, the elements of such a deal as outlined in Schedule B, attached to the report dated April 23, 2010, from the Chief Executive Officer; and

3.          formally advise the Rouge Park Alliance of its position on the above recommendations.

On 2010-02-05, the Rouge Park Alliance unanimously approved the receipt of a consultants’ report recommending the creation of a Rouge National Park, the preparation of a “Founding Deal” and other related matters.  The Alliance also requested that the report be circulated to its member organizations for comment.  Zoo staff have reviewed the Rouge Park Governance Review report and are in general agreement with the conclusions and recommendations.  It is recommended that the Board of Management formally endorse the National Park concept, advise the Rouge Park Alliance of its position, and work with the Alliance to achieve this goal.

It is recommended that $309,000 be transferred from the Siberian Tiger Exhibit and Holding Refurbishment Project to the African Rainforest Pavilion South Exhibit Refurbishment project.

This report recommends the reallocation of funding for use at the south half of the African Rainforest Pavilion.

There are no financial implications to this report, as the required funds are within the approved 2010-2014 Capital Works Program.

It is recommended that this report be received for information.

This report will update the Board on the 2009 results and 2010 goals for the Zoo’s Membership program.

It is recommended that this report be received for information.

This report outlines the key exhibit features and special events planned for 2010.

It is recommended that this report be received for information.

This report updates the Board on the Zoo’s environmental initiatives and activities undertaken in 2009.

It is recommended that the Board receive the attached Executive Summary and the annual Conservation and Education Activities report for information.

This report provides the Board with a summary of the Toronto Zoo Conservation and Education Activities Report 2008-2009. In addition, the Toronto Zoo web site has additional information on these activities and programs.  There are a number of information brochures also available.

It is recommended that this report be received for information.

This report updates the Board on the Zoo’s energy consumption for 2009.

It is recommended that the Board receive this report for information.

This report is provided to update the Board on the approval of the 2010 Operating Budget by City Council.

This report will present the preliminary operating results for the period ending April 30, 2010.

The report will be distributed at the meeting.

It is recommended that this report be received for information.

This report provides an update to the Board on the status of the Capital and Operating projects at the Zoo.

It is recommended that this report be received for information.

This report will update the Board of Management on visitor statistics for the period ending

March 31, 2010.

It is recommended that the following Committee minutes be received for information:

1.         Animal Care, Research and Acquisition Committee meeting held on January 25, 2010; and

2.         Giant Panda Acquisition Task Force meeting held on February 25, 2010.

This report will provide an update to the Board on Committee activities.

It is recommended that this report be received for information.

In 2010, six (6) employees at the Toronto Zoo will reach and be recognized for 25 years of service.

Name                                       Branch                                    Start Date

Cynthia Lee                            Curatorial                              1985-05-06

Richard Tamlin                       Animal Care                           1985-08-06

Shane Alexander                    Safety & Security                   1985-08-12

Jane Muller-Perry                  Animal Care                           1985-09-08

Nick Theodoridis                   Facilities & Services               1985-10-07

Mark Bongelli                        Animal Care                           1985-10-20

Verbal report from the Curator of Conservation providing an update on the Biogas Project.