Zoological Parks Authority Act 2001. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Western Australia Document type Legislation Date 2001 (2012) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to establish an Authority to control and manage zoological parks; repeal the Zoological Gardens Act 1972; consequentially amend certain other Acts, and for related purposes. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal welfare Institution Protection of species Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 22 May 2002. Abstract This Act provides for the establishment of the Zoological Parks Authority and defines its composition, and its functions and powers. Full text English Website www.slp.wa.gov.au References - Legislation Implemented by Zoological Parks Authority Regulations 2002. Legislation | Australia | 2002 (2015) Keyword: Animal welfare, Institution, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX