¹[38C.  Functions of the Authority.-- 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.]