We love the Melbourne Zoo. From their impressive conservation work, to their wonderful calendar of family events, the Zoo holds a special place in Melbourne’s heart.

But the Zoo is putting its good work in jeopardy by accepting sponsorship from AGL.

AGL is Australia’s single largest polluter and its carbon emissions are continuing to increase with new investments in coal and gas projects, which will contribute even more to the devastating impacts of climate change. Climate change will not only put humanity at risk, it is accelerating species extinction all over the world, with Australia predicted to be one of the most heavily impacted.

Zoos Victoria can’t partner with AGL and genuinely hope to “fight extinction”.

AGL is using Zoos Victoria to scrub clean its public image. By allowing AGL to advertise at their events, on their website and in the exhibits, the Melbourne Zoo not only damages its own reputation, but it helps foster the idea that we can continue to use fossil fuels without harm.

For an organisation that prides itself on fighting extinction, Zoos Victoria’s partnership with AGL creates the false impression that it is possible to fight extinction while supporting fossil fuels: Zoos Victoria must pick a side.

Sign the petition asking Zoos Victoria to take a stand by cutting their sponsorship ties to AGL and to stand on the right side of history.