RECONSTITUTES CENTRAL ZOO AUTHORITY

MINISTRY RECONSTITUTES CENTRAL ZOO AUTHORITY

Environment Ministry has reconstituted the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) to include an expert from the School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi, and a molecular biologist

CZA is a statutory body chaired by the Environment Minister and tasked with regulating zoos across the country

Central Zoo Authority (CZA) is the body of the government of India responsible for oversight of zoos

Affiliate member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) 

CZA was formed to bring Indian zoos up to international standards 

Central Zoo Authority has been constituted under the section 38A of Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972

Authority consists of a Chairman, ten members and a Member Secretary

Objective of the authority is to complement the national effort in conservation of wild life

Every zoo in the country is required to obtain recognition from the Authority for its operation

Central Zoo Authority regulates the exchange of animals of endangered category Listed under Schedule-I and II of the Wildlife Protection Act among zoos

Exchange of animals between Indian and foreign zoos is approved by the Authority before the requisite clearances under EXIM Policy and the CITES 

Authority coordinates and implements programmes on capacity building of zoo personnel, planned breeding programmes and ex-situ research.