Master Planning of Zoos - Central Zoo Authority

Technical Session II
Landscape planning, lawns, gardens, paths, toilets, drinking water,
rest shed, kiosks need attention also. That would depend on :
n General Landscape & Topography.
n Visitation.
n Area of the park.
n Climate.
Zoo education need to be given due priority. They may include
n Interpretation centre
n Signage
n Brochure
n Guide Service
n Recorded commentary
n Information Kiosk
Panning Administrative setup and deployment of technical and non technical
staff and their phasing shall depend upon
n Number of species/number of animals to be displayed
n Number of enclosures planned
n Area and dispersal activities.
n Other ancillary facilities.
Safety, Security and disaster management are important for master
plan and may include
n Protective fencing
n Security staff
n Safety equipments
n Warning signals
n Disaster preparedness and drill
Research is an important component of modern zoo. The master plan should
keep provision for required.
n Infrastructure
n Equipments
n Scientific & support staff
While it is much easier to prioritize components in case of a new zoo, it is
difficult for an existing or very old zoo,
n The existing facilities need be evaluated
n Financial position for taking up desired changes need be examined
n Experience of the zoo personnel & short coming noticed to be taken in to
consideration for prioritizing the components
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