The Indian zoo inquiry: a review of conditions in the zoos of India

Throughout the field notes of the 27 Zoos reviewed in this report, a significant number of common problems were identified. While some of these problems are easily rectified, others are systemic in nature and will require considerable effort to address. In some cases, the conditions encountered in specific
Zoos were so poor, the investigators recommended phase out or closure of the facility and transfer of the animals to more appropriate accommodation elsewhere. In other cases, they recommended improvement or reform. Clearly there are a wide variety of problems in India