Section 3: Development and Planning

Q: What does Section 3 of Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009 (RZR) deal with?

Section 3 RZR pertains to "Development and Planning". It is part of the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 3 of the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009 (RZR) governs development and Planning. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 3 RZR still in force?

Yes, Section 3 of the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 3 RZR?

धारा 3 RZR is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 3 of the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009. Section 3 of the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009 (RZR) governs development and Planning. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 3 RZR?

Dhara 3 RZR is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 3 of the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 3 of the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009 (RZR) governs development and Planning. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 3 of Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009?

Cite as: "Section 3, Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009 (RZR)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009, § 3 (India).

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(1)Every zoo shall prepare and get the master plan approved by the Central Zoo Authority

(2)Zoos which are in operation at the time of the commencement of these rules, shall prepare and get the master plans approved from the Central Zoo Authority within one year from the date of commencement of these rules.

(3)The master plan referred to in sub-paragraphs (1) & (2), shall inter alia, include all round development of the zoo for a period of twenty years which shall be revised every ten years along with a detailed layout plan prepared on the basis of the theme adopted by the zoo, indicating the locations of green belts, lawns, gardens, animal display area, visitor facilities, support infrastructure for animal upkeep and healthcare, buildings for administrative and maintenance unit.

(4)Atleast 30% of the area earmarked for the zoo shall be kept under green belt and natural vegetation and the area for animal housing shall not exceed 30% area of the zoo.

(5)Every zoo shall take adequate care to locate and design an 'pucca' buildings including the visitor facilities in such a manner that the natural landscape of the zoo and animal enclosures are not masked and the cleanliness and hygiene of the zoo is not affected.

(6)Every zoo shall, in consultation with the Central Zoo Authority, prepare a collection plan indicating the names of the species and maximum number of animals of each species to be housed in the zoo, having due regard to the congeniality of the climatic conditions of the locality for the general health and well being of the species, availability of the space and infrastructural support for proper upkeep and healthcare of the species, proximity of the zoo to the habitat range of the species and the past record of the zoo in management and breeding of the species and no zoo shall compromise on housing and upkeep standards of animals for accommodating new species or additional animals of the species in its collection.

(7)No zoo shall accept any rescued animal unless it has appropriately designed enclosure and upkeep facilities for the animal as well as the facilities for keeping it in isolation during quarantine period.

(8)Whenever any zoo decides to accept any rescued animal for housing, a detailed report regarding the source from which the animal has been received, legality of its acquisition and the facilities available at the zoo for housing, upkeep and healthcare shall be sent to the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State.Provided that in case, the rescued animal pertains to an endangered species a copy of the report shall also be sent to the Central Zoo Authority.

(9)Any decision of the Central Zoo Authority about any animal being sent to a particular zoo for augmenting the number of founder animals for the conservation breeding programme of the species shall be binding on the concerned zoo.