Ms Lynn Anderson, MNZM, of Christchurch, for services to the zoological industry and conservation
Lynn Anderson has been Chief Executive of Orana Wildlife Park for 25 years.
She brought the park from financial difficulty and turned it into a globally recognised zoo that makes significant contributions to conservation and offers educational experiences for visitors.
She has held governance roles within the zoological industry, including as New Zealand Representative on the Zoo and Aquarium Association Australasia (ZAA) Board.
She has been a member of the ZAA New Zealand (formerly New Zealand Conservation Management Group (NZCMaG)) management committee for 21 years, serving periods as Chairperson and Treasurer.
Ms Anderson was an elected Board member of the Canterbury Employer’s Chamber of Commerce Board.