Master Planning of Zoos - Central Zoo Authority

Technical Session IV
Developing Visitors
Facilities
in Zoo
SPEAKER
Brij Kishor Gupta
Scientist
Central Zoo Authority
New Delhi
Visitor facilities
n Visitor experience
} Arrival, transfer, motor cycle/car/bus park
} Way finding – circulation
} Amenities
• toilets
• shade and shelter, rest areas
• drinking water points
n Views and vistas
n Visitor services, food, beverage, gift sales
Recognition of Zoo Rules, 1992 vs
Visitor facilities
Rule 10 (48)
n The operators shall provide adequate civic facilities like toilets, visitor sheds,
and drinking water points at convenient places in the zoo for visitors.
Rule 49
n First-aid equipments including anti-venom shall be readily available in the
premises of the zoo.
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