Master Planning of Zoos - Central Zoo Authority

Proceedings of
Training Programme
Master Planning
of Zoos
n Having Known about what a master plan is it is necessary to prioritize its
goals to make it an useful document. It is not meant just to satisfy the
requirement of Recognition of Zoo Rules
It should be able provide guidance for
n Modernizing the zoo with latest zoo concept.
n Save money, time and energy.
n Should provide excellent ambience for animals & visitors.
n Provide scientific information to visitors
The Master plan should prioritize its goals keeping in view
n Land available.
n Financial support anticipated.
n Landscape.
n Climate.
n Existing technical capability.
n Anticipated flow of visitors.
n Staffing pattern (Administrative setup) .
This will be different for new/existing zoo.
The priority shall be different according to the objective/theme
The first priority will be a proper layout plan keeping in mind
n Available land area
n Topographical features
n Approach/Existing Roads/Paths
n Existing structures
n Vegetation
n Water bodies
n Collection plan
n Visitation
Animal Collection Plan shall very strongly influence the master plan which shall
depend on
n Climate
n Animal species found locally in the wild.
n Veterinary facility including specialized treatment available.
n Funds/Space for suitable exhibit.
n Skill & experience to handle particular endangered species.
n Funds for feed & up keep
n Availability of surplus stock available with other zoo to procure
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