Jaipur zoo

Zoo(a short form of zoological parks and zoological gardens)

Zoo is a place where animals are kept behind enclosures.

Main purpose of zoo is: For Education

For Conservation

For Recreation

For Research

It was opened in 1877.

Jaipur Zoo! Set in the lush green Ram Niwas Gardens, the Zoo is a complete treat for kids and adults alike.

It encircles a vast area of about 33 acres, & is placed at the core Jaipur city.

It is a Govt. Organisation and authorised by Rajasthan Forest Department.

The Jaipur zoo is open for public

all over the week not including

Tuesdays

8:30 am – 5:30 pm throughout summer.

9 am – 5 p.m. throughout winter.

The Jaipur zoo is chiefly categorized into 2 parts.1. the animal zoo

2. the other one is the bird zoo.

Apart from Sāmbhar deer and Spotted deer, we can also see tigers, panthers and leopards in the zoo!

The zoo also has a separate section where we can see various kinds of migratory birds, depending on the season of our visit.

Along with all this, the place also has a unique crocodile breeding farm, which is one of the best in the country.

Indian Wolf, White Stork, Hamadryads Baboon, Sika Deer, Himalayan Black bear

Panther/Leopard, Black Buck, Panther Pardus, Indian Python, Grey Jungle fowl

Long Build Vulture, Indian Pied Hornbill.

Management of zoo in Jaipur is divided into two parts:

1. Animal Management

2. Staff Management

Three things are covered in Animal Management:

Health Management

Nutritional Management

Enclosures Management

Health management includes:

Seasonal vaccinations

Timely checkups

Antibiotics for animals

Prophylactic measures

Nutritional management means food management

Meals are provided to animals according to their age and species.

Different type of animals are provided a different care takers.

It is an area that is sealed off with an artificial or natural barrier.

It is provided according to their habitat.

Enclosures are divided into 2 parts:

Display area

Off-display area/resting chamber

Staff Management includes all things which fall under Human Resource Management of Zoo.

The hierarchy of the administrative staff:

1. Zoo superintendent

2. Forester

3. Forest guard

4. Care takers

IFS Officer :

Veterinary Doctor: Dr. Arvind Mathur

Instructor: Suresh Chaudhary

AkankshaChoudhary

Number of employees 100

Number of still cameras 40

Number of video cameras

50

Total visitors 5-10 thousand daily

Income 1 lakh per day

Total salary paid by govt.

35,00,000 annually

Cleanliness contract 30,000 monthly

Tender (meat) 80,00,000 annually

Fodder (wheat, maize, etc.) 24,00,000annually

Fruits 1.5-2 lakhmonthly