MR HART ASKED THE MINISTER FOR NATIONAL PARKS, RECREATION, SPORT AND RACING—
QUESTION:
Will the Minister (a) list separately, by month, the visitor numbers to David Fleay Wildlife Park for the last two years and (b) advise of any programs or projects intended to lift visitor numbers on an ongoing basis?
ANSWER:
I thank the Member for the Question.
(a) Visitor numbers for the David Fleay Wildlife Park are provided in the table below. The higher figures in April 2012 are attributable to the 60th anniversary celebration week held at the facility. Entry fees were waived for this week to encourage local families and other visitors to experience the Park and facilities, and learn about the work of Dr David Fleay and the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. Month |
2010-11 Financial Year |
2011-12 Financial Year |
July |
1,612 |
1,934 |
August |
1,633 |
2,016 |
September |
1,106 |
2,324 |
October |
1,701 |
1,791 |
November |
1,905 |
1,484 |
December |
1,019 |
1,214 |
January |
1,156 |
1,293 |
February |
1,025 |
1,270 |
March |
1,550 |
1,441 |
April |
1,354 |
5,647 |
May |
1,871 |
2,140 |
June |
2,162 |
425 |
Total |
18,094 |
22,979 |