Zoological Parks are related to wild life which denotes the large & popular animals (tiger, elephant, deer, crocodiles and whales). Wild life is related to animals and their natural habitats. It helps us to maintain ecological balance. It provides several wood products and increase in rainfall production. It provides aesthetic value and gives a boost to Indian art, culture and literature. So, wild life should be conserved and Wild Life Protection Act came in 1972 to preserve the wild life. It stated that killing and capturing of wildlife without suitable consent is punishable under the law. Jammu & Kashmir is the only state in India where this law is not valid. National Parks, Sanctuaries & Biosphere Reserves also play a role in conservation of wild life.
Zoological Park is difficult to maintain and is time consuming. It requires knowledge, experience and hard work. There are many factors responsible for the establishment of zoological park which include selection of site (should be approachable, well drained with lots of tress), animals for the park, public amenities like restaurants, car parks, toilets etc. A regular electric and water supply along with vigilance and personnel management (incentives and cash to staff personnel) should be done.
After the park is established the emphasis should be on maintenance. It is tedious and expensive process. A proper veterinary health care should be provided. All the animals must be vaccinated. Case history records must be maintained. A proper care of animals must be taken with adequate food and male female ratio. The irregular grass areas must be trimmed and should be rectified. An attractive hoarding along with proper sign board must be placed. A literature on animals in the park must be there which should help in education and research procedures. There are number of important zoological parks in India.
