Section 38CFunctions of the Authority

specify the minimum standards for housing, upkeep and veterinary care of the animals kept in a zoo;

evaluate and assess the functioning of zoos with respect to the standards or the norms as may be prescribed;

recognise or derecognise zoos;

identify endangered species of wild animals for purposes of captive breeding and assigning responsibility in this regard to a zoo;

co-ordinate the acquisition, exchange and loaning of animals for breeding purposes;

ensure maintenance of stud-books of endangered species of wild animals bred in captivity;

identify priorities and themes with regard to display of captive animals in a zoo;

co-ordinate training of zoo personnel in India and outside India;

co-ordinate research in captive breeding and educational programmes for the purposes of zoos;

provide technical and other assistance to zoos for their proper management and development on scientific lines;

perform such other functions as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act with regard to zoos.