38C. Functions of the Authority - The Authority shall perform the following functions, namely: (a) specify the minimum standards for housing, upkeep and veterinary care of the animals kept in a zoo. (b) evaluate and assess the functioning of zoos with respect to the standards or the norms as may be prescribed; (c) recognise or derecognise zoos;
(d) identify endangered species of wild animals for purposes of captive breeding and assigning responsibility in this regard to a zoo; (e) co-ordinate the acquisition, exchange and loaning of animals for breeding purposes; (f) ensure maintenance of study books of endangered species of wild animals bred in captivity; (g) identify priorities and themes with regard to display of captive animals in a zoo; (h) co-ordinate training of zoo personnel in India and outside India. (i) co-ordinate research in captive breeding and educational programmes for the purposes of zoos;
(j) provide technical and other assistance to zoos for their proper management and development on scientific lines; (k) perform such other functions as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act with regard to zoos.
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