Parliament Question: Import of wild animals for Puthoor Zoological Park

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4393 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.04.2026 Import of wild animals for Puthoor Zoological Park 4393. SMT. JEBI MATHER HISHAM: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state: (a) whether Kerala has proposed to import wild animals from overseas for the Puthoor Zoological Park, Thrissur; (b) whether approvals from Central Zoo Authority and permits under the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) have been sought or granted; (c) whether Government has verified quarantine, veterinary certification and Central Zoo Authority transport protocols for these imports; (d) whether Government would provide a species-wise details of wild animals proposed to be imported and sourcing countries; and (e) whether the zoo’s infrastructure, biosecurity and animal welfare have been assessed before imports and if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH) (a) to (e) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has not received any proposal for import of wild animals for the Puthoor Zoological Park, Thrissur. *****