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 stud-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.