Lesson 13

Interaction of veterinary Professionals in zoo

Animal Welfare organizations

Learning Objectives
This lesson would enable the learner to understand the
responsibilities of veterinarian with zoo/ animal welfare
organizations
Common zoo Animal welfare organizations
Zoo animal welfare organizations of India:

Zoo outreach organizations

People for ethical treatment of Animal (PETA)
Wild life Trust of India
Wildlife SOS
Snake park trust of India
Madras Crocodile Bank
People for Animals
 Zoo animal welfare organizations of
India:
Madras Crocodile Bank
People for Animals
Society for prevention of cruelty of Animals

TRUST FOR ENVIRONMENT EDUCATION (TREE)

International fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)

Veterinary Professionals Interaction in Zoo Animal

Welfare Organizations
 Role of veterinarians in Zoo Animal Welfare
Involving in Conservation efforts

Protect health of rescue wild animals to

compromise endangered species

Involve in research programs and develop

diagnosis and treatment protocols

Develop effective means for safety capturing and

transport
 Continued ..

Collecting valuable biological specimens

Work in Collaboration with nutritionist,

behaviouralist and other specialists

Focus on issues of Wildlife diseases

Assess health and impact of oil spill on Marine

life