Corporate Body

Zoological Board of Victoria (1937 - 1996)

From
1937
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
To
1996
Functions
Advisory or Regulatory Body, Conservation or Environment and Veterinary or Animal Health Industries
Reference No
VA 572
Legal Status
Public Record Office Victoria, Registered Agency
Location
Melbourne, Victoria

Summary

The Zoological Board of Victoria was established in 1937, taking control of the management of the Melbourne Zoological Gardens. In 1975 the Board established the Open Range Zoo at Werribee and in 1978 it took control of Healesville Sanctuary. The Zoological Parks and Gardens Board took control of the functions of the Zoological Board of Victoria in 1996.

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 1937 - 1996 Zoological Board of Victoria
       1996 - Zoological Parks and Gardens Board

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