Section 9(2) in The Recognition Of Zoo Rules, 2009
(2)[ The zoo which meets any two of the criteria specified in columns (3) to (6) and meet the criteria specified in column (7) and (8) specified in the Table above shall be classified as such by the Central Zoo Authority :Provided that the Central Zoo Authority may, by order in writing, allow a mini zoo to keep animals of endangered species subject to the conditions, if any, laid down in that order with regard to the area of the zoo, housing, upkeep and healthcare facilities including deployment of veterinarian and supervisory level staff.]
