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.]