Section 4: Animal housing, display of animals and animal enclosures

Q: What does Section 4 of Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009 (RZR) deal with?

Section 4 RZR pertains to "Animal housing, display of animals and animal enclosures". It is part of the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 4 of the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009 (RZR) governs animal housing, display of animals and animal enclosures. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 4 RZR still in force?

Yes, Section 4 of the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 4 RZR?

धारा 4 RZR is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 4 of the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009. Section 4 of the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009 (RZR) governs animal housing, display of animals and animal enclosures. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 4 RZR?

Dhara 4 RZR is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 4 of the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 4 of the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009 (RZR) governs animal housing, display of animals and animal enclosures. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 4 of Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009?

Cite as: "Section 4, Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009 (RZR)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009, § 4 (India).

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(1)Every zoo shall endeavour to display the animals in nature immersing enclosures.

(2)The designs and dimensions of every enclosure shall be determined having due regard to the biological behaviour of the species and the number of animals to be housed therein as per the standards specified by the Central Zoo Authority in this regard from time to time.

(3)The zoo shall ensure that the enclosure is safe and secure for the animals, animal keepers and the visitors and has requisite space for free movement, exercise and expression of natural behaviour by the animals.

(4)Adequate space shall also be made available to the animals in order to maintain safe distance from the dominant animals in the group or herd.

(5)No zoo shall display any animal in the enclosure that is not in accordance with the standards specified by the Central Zoo Authority in this regard.

(6)Every zoo shall make special efforts to enrich the environment of the enclosure to meet the species specific behavioural requirements of the animals in accordance with the standards specified by the Central Zoo Authority.

(7)Adequate screening shall be provided between adjacent enclosures to safeguard against the animals getting unduly excited or stressed due to visibility of animals housed in these enclosures

(8)No new enclosures for endangered species shall be constructed without prior approval of the Central Zoo Authority.

(9)Every zoo shall provide appropriately designed and effective stand off barriers at every animal display enclosure to regulate the movement of visitors in the zoo in a manner that facilitates the visitors in getting unobstructed view of wild animals, without reaching in the vicinity or proximity of the animals and getting the opportunity to physically touch or provoke the animals and shall also display adequate sign boards so as to give warning to the visitors to keep a safe distance from the animals.

(10)Every zoo shall provide appropriate signage with relevant information on the biology, behaviour and the population status of the species in the wild at every display enclosure:Provided that large and medium zoos shall endeavour to provide interactive interpretation facilities for the purpose of explaining behaviour and biology of the species displayed in the enclosure: