ZOO AUTHORITY OF TAMILNADU(ZAT)

In accordance with the guidelines from the CZA and with an objective to facilitate supervision, control and management of AAZP and for flow of funds for development and improvement activities, the Government of Tamil Nadu approved Zoo Authority of Tamil Nadu in the G.O. Ms.No.314 E & F (FR-V) Department dated: 03.12.2004 under Tamil Nadu Society Act and functioning from 01.04.2005. The Zoo Authority of Tamil Nadu is functioning under the guidance of Governing Board. The Government of Tamil Nadu is giving funds to meet out the salaries of all staff and maintenance of zoo vehicles. Other expenditure like maintenance of animal enclosures, feed for animals, animal health care, cleanliness of zoo, drainage, water, electricity and maintenance of battery operated vehicles are all met from the income generated from the zoo. The major revenue of the zoo is realized from the entry fees. The Arignar Anna Zoological Park is also getting money from BOV charges, the leased parking area, Hotel Tamil Nadu, Aavin,TANTEA, TI cycles, toilets lease and Elephant rides. The amount generated from the entry fees and for the above are deposited in the account of Zoo Authority of Tamil Nadu. The yearly budget of Arignar Anna Zoological Park is approved by the Governing Board for developmental and maintenance work of the Park. Once the Governing Board approve the works, in anticipation of the Government order, the works can be executed. The fund released by the Central Zoo Authority for new development works in Arignar Anna Zoological Park and the maintenance of the rescue centre; funds received from Non-Government and Government agencies will be deposited in the zoo authority account. All works are being carried out after obtaining the approval of the Governing Board.

The constitution of Governing Board is as follows:

1. Secretary to the Government, E&F Department - Chairman
2. Secretary to the Government, Finance Department - Member
3. Secretary to the Government,
Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Department - Member
4. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests
(Head of Forest Force) - Member
5. Vice Chancellor, Tamil Nadu
Veterinary and Animal Sciences University - Member
6. Commissioner, Tourism Department - Member
7. Direct of Environment - Member
8. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests
& Chief Wildlife Warden - Member
9. Chief Conservator of Forests & Director, AAZP - Member Secretary