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Annual Giving
$1.0M

About

The Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA) is a peak body representing zoos, aquariums, sanctuaries and wildlife parks across Australasia. Their mission is to lead these institutions to work together to save wildlife through conservation, threatened species recovery, and breeding programs. ZAA supports its member organizations in implementing high animal welfare standards and coordinating collective conservation efforts throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Tips for Applicants

As ZAA primarily supports its member institutions rather than external grant-seekers, approach this funder through partnership opportunities if your organization is a zoo, aquarium, or wildlife facility seeking accreditation or collaborative conservation project support.

Giving Philosophy

ZAA acts as a coordinating body for its member institutions, facilitating collaborative conservation efforts and providing accreditation to ensure high standards. Their giving supports collective conservation programs, threatened species recovery initiatives, and breeding programs across member zoos and aquariums.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$1.3M$2.6M$1.5M
FY2022
$850K
$850K AU + $319 intl
$1.7M$3.0M$1.6M
FY2021
$1.0M
$805K AU + $227K intl
$1.6M$3.4M$1.5M
FY2020
$1.0M
$692K AU + $340K intl
$3.9M$3.5M$1.2M
FY2019
$705K
$429K AU + $276K intl
$1.7M$1.6M$709K
FY2018
$470K
$250K AU + $219K intl
$1.6M$1.6M$680K
FY2017
$260K
$102K AU + $159K intl
$1.7M$1.4M$577K
7yr total$4.3MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

animalsenvironment
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
zoosaquariumssanctuarieswildlife parksconservation programsspecies recovery programs

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
ZAA's wealth comes from membership fees and contributions from affiliated zoos, aquariums, and wildlife parks across Australasia, as well as visitor support to accredited facilities.

Board & Leadership

Angela Freeman
board member
ACNC
David van Ooran
board member
ACNC
Kevin Buley
officeholder
ACNC
Ross Williamson
board member
ACNC
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Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 7 March 2026 (102 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (104 days ago)
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