Zoological Parks and Gardens Act 1995

to conserve, protect, manage and improve the zoological parks and managed land and the zoological collections;

to promote and increase public enjoyment of the zoological collections, zoological parks and managed land;

to increase public knowledge and awareness of the zoological collections and the zoological parks through publications, educational programs and advisory services and other activities;

to carry out and promote zoological research, the conservation of wildlife and its natural habitats and the maintenance of biodiversity.