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Annual Giving
$1.9M

About

Royal Zoological Society of South Australia Inc (Zoos SA) is a not-for-profit conservation charity operating Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park. The organisation focuses on wildlife conservation, animal welfare, and environmental education through its two major venues in South Australia. It supports endangered species preservation and promotes nature connection through public engagement and behind-the-scenes animal experiences.

Tips for Applicants

Organisations seeking support should align their work with wildlife conservation, endangered species protection, or environmental education. Demonstrating connection to South Australian wildlife or the organisation's existing conservation programs would strengthen applications.

Giving Philosophy

As a conservation charity, Zoos SA directs its resources toward protecting endangered species and promoting environmental education and nature connection. The organisation appears to prioritise initiatives that align with its core mission of wildlife conservation and public engagement with nature, supporting both direct animal welfare and broader environmental awareness.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$1.8M
$1.0M AU + $748K intl
$37.2M$72.3M$52.2M
FY2022
$1.3M
$611K AU + $681K intl
$39.3M$72.9M$51.0M
FY2021
$1.4M
$719K AU + $679K intl
$36.4M$65.3M$42.6M
FY2020
$1.4M
$709K AU + $736K intl
$26.0M$54.1M$33.7M
FY2019
$1.9M
$505K AU + $1.4M intl
$28.0M$50.1M$35.7M
FY2018
$1.8M
$501K AU + $1.3M intl
$27.6M$50.5M$35.7M
FY2017
$1.6M
$339K AU + $1.3M intl
$24.8M$52.7M$34.3M
7yr total$11.3MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

animalsenvironmenteducationresearch
Geographic
AU-SA
Recipients
conservation organisationseducational institutionsendangered species programsenvironmental research initiatives

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Community-based revenue from zoo admissions, memberships, animal adoptions, venue functions, and donations to the not-for-profit conservation charity.

Board & Leadership

Ana Koch
board member
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Eoin Loftus
board member
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Gavin Bates
board member
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House Kathryn
officeholder
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Mark Craig
board member
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Peter McCarthy
board member
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Sylvia Rapo
board member
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Ursulla Bradshaw
officeholder
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Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 8 March 2026 (61 days ago)
Website scan updated: 6 March 2026 (63 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (64 days ago)
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