Central Zoo Authority (CZA), India

The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) oversees the functioning and development of zoos across India. CZA ensures that zoos maintain proper standards for animal care, housing, and conservation. It regulates zoo recognition, monitors animal exchanges, and supports conservation breeding programs. CZA also provides technical and financial assistance to zoos and promotes capacity building among zoo personnel. Through its guidelines and policies, CZA plays a key role in preserving India’s rich faunal biodiversity and improving zoo management nationwide.