The Forests and Environment Department of Government of Gujarat constituted The Sakkarbaug Zoo Management Advisory Society in 2007, to promote, support, assist and mobilize resources for management of Sakkarbaug zoo, raise awareness for wildlife conservation, ex-situ and in-situ conservation of Asiatic Lions and other endangered wild animals. The society is registered under the Indian Societies Registration Act,1860.
The society is governed as per the Memorandum and Articles of Association. The Executive Committee of the society is chaired by the Chief Conservator of Forests, Wildlife Circle, Junagadh, The Director Sakkarbaug Zoo is the Member Secretary. The other members are Deputy Conservators of Forests, Sasan-Gir, Gir West, Gir East, Junagadh, Deputy Director of Animal Husbandry Department, Junagadh, Nominee of the Principal, Anand Veterinary College, two individual & institutional members and one NGO to be nominated by the state government, The Financial Advisor, F&E Department.
The main source of income of the society is the collection of entry fees to the tune of around Rs. 2 Crores annually. The society provides funds for Wildlife Conservation with special emphasis on Gir protected area.
