Master Planning of Zoos - Central Zoo Authority

Proceedings of
Training Programme
Master Planning
of Zoos
Animal health care
Mandatory provision of minimum standards for animal health care in
n Proper housing
n Upkeep
n Veterinary health care (WLP Act, Zoo rules, NZP)
Maintaining good health of animals requires tremendous effort
n Detection and diagnosis of illness.
n Handling and restraint
n Treatment and post care
n Therapeutic approach to treatment not effective
Health directly related to maintenance
n Housing n Feeding
n Sanitation n Keepers' care
n Prophylactic measures
n Any deficiency results in sickness or death
Zoo veterinary hospital - properly equipped
n Quarantine n Isolation ward
n PM room and incinerator
Zoo Management Constraint
n Zoo staff vacancy
n Inadequate essential support staff
n Inadequate budget
n Surplus animals
n Animals not fit for exhibition
n Zoo education infrastructure revamping
n Zoo modernisation – ageing infrastructure, renovation are required
n Enhance quality of care for animals
n Mobilisation of resources - Zoo authority
Zoo's Role-Strength
n Large visitation
n A real world of wildlife
n Innovative exhibits
n Creative education programmes
n Animal health care
n Rescue centres
n Relevant research programmes
n Operate zoos to highest ethical standards
n Increase inter-institutional cooperation
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