Central Zoo Authority and IIFM begin 3-day regional training for zookeepers of Central India at Bhopal
On 7 October 2026, the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) and the Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) began a three-day (7–9 October) regional training programme for zookeepers of Central India at IIFM, Bhopal, with field visits to Van Vihar National Park.
Summary
The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) and the Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) on 7 October 2026 began a three-day regional training programme, from 7 to 9 October, for zookeepers of zoos in Central India at IIFM, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The programme covers captive animal care, behaviour, facility operations and conservation education, with classroom sessions and a field visit to Van Vihar National Park, Bhopal. Coordinating training of zoo personnel is one of the CZA's functions under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and the initiative seeks uniform welfare standards across Central India's zoos.
Key facts
- Organisers
- Central Zoo Authority (CZA) and Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM)
- Venue
- IIFM, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Dates
- 7–9 October 2026
- Participants
- Zookeepers of zoos in Central India
- Field visit
- Van Vihar National Park, Bhopal
- Legal basis
- CZA coordinates training of zoo personnel under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
- Officials
- IIFM Director Dr. K. Ravichandran; CZA Member Secretary Dr. V. Clement Ben
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The CZA–IIFM regional training programme for zookeepers of Central India (October 2026) included a field visit to which national park?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Van Vihar National Park