Zoological Parks and Gardens Act 1995. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Victoria Document type Legislation Date 1995 (2017) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Institution Research Education Biodiversity Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract This Act, consisting of 49 Sections divided into five Parts and completed by two Schedules, provides for the management and administration of zoological parks and gardens, establishes the Zoological Parks and Gardens Board and regulates its operation. Objectives of the Act include to conserve, protect, manage and improve the zoological parks and managed land and the zoological collections; to increase public knowledge and awareness of the zoological collections and the zoological parks through publications, educational programs and advisory services and other activities and to carry out and promote zoological research, the conservation of wildlife and its natural habitats and the maintenance of biodiversity. Full text English Website www.legislation.vic.gov.au References - Legislation Implemented by Zoological Parks and Gardens Regulations 2003. Legislation | Australia | 2003 (2011) Keyword: National parks, Animal welfare, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX