Master Planning of Zoos - Central Zoo Authority

Proceedings of
Training Programme
Master Planning
of Zoos
MISSION
“To achieve and promote the conservation of wild animals and their
habitats.”
Nandankanan pursues this mission by:
• Keeping and presenting wild animals in accordance with suitable
conservation practices
• Taking up conservation breeding of different species of wild animals,
particularly the endangered species belonging to the region
• Rehabilitating/establishing endangered species of wild animals in their
natural habitats whenever appropriate and desirable
• Increasing public understanding of wild animals and their welfare and of
the issues involved in their conservation
• Maintaining Education and Information Programmes for visitors,
particularly for school children/younger generation
• Undertaking Field Conservation Programmes
• Providing a platform for Research and Scientific Study
• Organising Training Programmes in management of wild animals, ex-situ
conservation of species, Zoo design/planning etc.
• Fulfilling it’s various roles through publications, scientific meetings/lectures,
promotion of conservation policy/ planning etc.
• Complementing and trengthening the national efforts in conservation of
rich biodiversity of the country, particularly the wild fauna
• Rendering assistance in rescue, rehabilitation and treatment of wild animals
at the time of need.
As a result of various activities undertaken, Nandankanan has emerged as a vibrant
centre for wildlife conservation.
HISTORY AND BACKGROUND
• Started with a few animals as small zoo in 1960 but planned to become major
Zoological Park in the country. In the World Agriculture Fair organized in
New Delhi in Jan – Feb. 1960 — animals collected from different parts of the
state. After the fair, animals kept at Khandagiri – water scarcity (main problem)
– thought of relocating at convenient place.
• The then Chief Minister, Dr. Hare Krushna Mahatab and Minister for
Development Dr. Radha Nath Ratha alongwith senior forest officers located
the present site along Kanjia lake in Jujhagarh and Krishna Nagar Demarcated
Protected Forest.
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