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Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009
Act ID: 2009
Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009
"Rules prescribing the standards and norms for recognition of zoos."
Table of Contents
16 Sections
Ch. 1
Content
S.1
General requirements
S.2
Definitions .-In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires:
S.3
Development and Planning
S.4
Animal housing, display of animals and animal enclosures
S.5
Upkeep and healfirare of animals. - (1) Every zoo shall house and maintain the animals in its collection in socially and behaviourally viable groups. No animal shall be separated from the group unless doing so is necessary for the security and welfare of the animal or other animals in the group
S.6
Veterinary and infrastructure facilities. - (1) Every zoo shall,
S.7
Post-mortem and disposal of carcasses of animals. - (1) Every animal died in the zoo shall be subjected to a detailed postmortem examination by registered veterinarian to determine conclusively the cause of the death
S.8
Renewal of recognition .-(1) A zoo, recognized under these rules, shall make an application to the Central Zoo Authority in Form I three months before the expiry of the period of recognition
S.9
Acquisition and breeding of animals.- Every zoo shall endeavour to keep and maintain animals of various species in their collection in such a sex ratio that optimizes breeding and helps in developing a self-sustaining population of each species
S.10
Standards and norms for recognition .-The Central Zoo Authority shall grant recognition to a zoo, with due regard to the interest of protection and conservation of wildlife, and on being satisfied that the standards and norms and other matters specified in the Schedule are met by such zoo:
S.11
Sanitary care and disease control:
S.12
Visitors facilities. - (1) Every zoo operator shall provide adequate civic facilities for visitors at appropriate and convenient places in the zoo including for physically disadvantaged persons and such facilities shall be so located that they do not mask or impact the view of enclosures
S.13
Inspection of zoos
S.14
Renewal of recognition
S.15
Power to cancel recognition
S.16
Master plan/detailed project report of the zoo (enclose a copy)