Cutting Corners at Zoos Victoria: A Blow to Education and Conservation The proposed job cuts at Zoos Victoria have sent shockwaves through the education community, as educators fear a devastating impact on teaching standards for the 150,000 students who visit Melbourne Zoo each year.
Up to 38% of education staff could be cut, leaving only 3. 8 full time employees to cover the demands of educating young learners about wildlife and conservation.
Behind this statistic lies a fundamental misunderstanding of zoos' role in society.