NOVEL ANIMAL WELL BEING CENTRIC ZOO LAYOUT MODEL AND ITS APPLICATION AT DHAULADHAR NATURE PARK (A SMALL ZOOLOGICAL PARK)

Zoological parks are the ex-situ conservation facilities to complement and strengthen the national efforts in conservation and strengthening the rich biodiversity of the country, particularly the fauna.[Zoos in India (2014)]. Scientific management and designing plays a key role for better upkeep and housing. While exploring this broad idea of scientific management, this paper focuses on establishment of enclosures for educative purpose and simultaneously keeping animal comfort on priority.