About Zoos What is Zoo As per Section
About Zoos
What is Zoo? As per Section 2 (39) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, "Zoo" means an establishment, whether stationary or mobile, where captive animals are kept for exhibition to the public and includes a circus and rescue centers but does not include an establishment of a licensed dealer in captive animals.
Oldest existing zoo in the country? The Marble Palace Zoo in Kolkata city, West Bengal which was established in the year 1854 is the oldest existing zoo in the country.
Zoos in India There are 153 numbers of recognized zoos in the country as on 31 -10 -2018. Out of which 17 are large category zoos, 25 are medium category zoos, 35 are small category zoos, 63 are Mini category zoos and 15 are Rescue Centres. The zoos are categorised keeping in view the requirements of technical and scientific human resources, upkeep, housing, health care and visitor facilities for operation of the zoo. The categorisation has been done on the basis of area of the zoo, number of visitors, number of species and individual animalsincluding endangered species- housed in the zoo.
Endangered species present in the Indian Zoos? There are 150 number of Endangered species housed in the Indian Zoos as on 31/03/2018.
Ownership pattern of recognized zoos in India Sl Ownership of Zoos Number of Zoos 1 Government of India (Mo. EF&CC) 1 2 Government of India (Autonomous body) 1 3 Government of India (Statutory body) 1 4 State Government (Forest Department) 5 State Government (Other than FD) 6 Municipal Corporation 7 Public Sector Undertaking 8 NGO/Trust/Society 9 Private Industry Total 113 2 14 3 17 3 155
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