Functions of the Chief Wildlife Warden with respect to the management and control of zoos and deer parks.

The Chief Wildlife Warden shall, with respect to the management and control of zoos and deer parks, perform the following functions, namely :-

1. (a) specify the minimum standards for housing, upkeep and veterinary care of the animals kept in a zoo or a deer park ;
2. (b) evaluate and assess the functioning of zoos and deer parks with respect to the standards or the norms as may be prescribed ;
3. (c) recognize or derecognize zoos and deer parks ;
4. (d) identify endangered species of wild animals for the purposes of captive breeding and assigning responsibility in this regard to the zoos ;
5. (e) coordinate the acquisition, exchange or loaning of animals for breeding purpose ;
6. (f) ensure maintenance of stud-books of endangered species of wild animals bred in captivity ;
7. (g) identify priorities and themes with regard to display of captive animals in a zoo or a deer park ;
8. (h) co-ordinate training of zoo personnel in and outside State ;
   • (i) co-ordinate research in captive breeding and educational programmes for the purposes of zoos ;
9. (j) provide technical and other assistance to zoos for their proper management and development on scientific lines ;
10. (k) perform such other functions as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act with regard to zoos and deer parks.