Vertebrate
Vertebrate Reports
Comprehensive surveys and census data on vertebrate across Pakistan by ZSP.
Read PublicationOrganizational Structure & Mandate
Zoological Survey of Pakistan (ZSP) is a key federal organization under the umbrella of Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Islamabad, Pakistan. The department is mandated to obtain information on distribution, population dynamics, migratory patterns, status, habit and habitat and taxonomy of animal life in Pakistan through surveys.
Zoological Survey of Pakistan is responsible for advising the Government on all zoological matters including Conservation, Management, Export and Import of Wildlife. Research on ecology, biology, physiology and biochemistry of important marine animals. Maintenance of standard zoological collections for reference, raising awareness among masses about conservation and to providing guidelines to policy makers for wildlife related matters in Pakistan are major mandates of ZSP. Imparting specific training to personnel of relevant governmental and non-governmental organizations related to biodiversity is also included in functions of ZSP.
Dr. Musadik Masood Malik
Federal Minister for Ministry of Climate Change & Environmental Coordination
Ms. Aisha Humera Ch
Secretary, Ministry of Climate Change & Environmental Coordination
Mr. Altaf Hussain Khuhro
Director/HoD ZSP
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Invertebrate
Invertebrate Reports
Research documentation on Invertebrate across Pakistan by ZSP.
Read PublicationWhat We Do
Annual Waterbirds & Trophy Animal Census
Midwinter Water Birds Census has been initiated globally in 1972. The findings of these censuses have been documenting regularly since 1987 by Zoological Survey of Pakistan, MoCC & EC in compliance with Multilateral Environmental Agreements e.g.; CMS and Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.
The conservation of waterbird species is very important, for this purpose ZSP, collected the primary data on their migratory pattern, population trends, status and distribution by assessing wetland values and identification of important sites for protection of threatened species annually.
In Compliance to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITIES), ZSP annually performed Trophy animal Census jointly with respective Provincial Wildlife Departments throughout the Pakistan.
Newsletter Jan-March 2026
Quarterly ZSP Activities & Updates
Records: Zoological Survey of Pakistan
ISSN: 0375-152X
Records Zoological Survey of Pakistan (ISSN: 0375-152X) is a peer-reviewed, scientific periodical published by ZSP. It focuses on original research in natural history, environmental sciences, and conservation biology, particularly regarding Pakistan's fauna.
This journal serves to document scientific findings for the management of protected areas and endangered species in Pakistan.
Zoological & Botanical Garden
The idea of development of Zoological & Botanical Garden was incorporated in the Master Plan of Islamabad in 1968. It is the largest Zoological & Botanical Garden of Pakistan. The altitude of the area varies between 530 and 800m with latitude 33-5 and longitude 30-6 and 73-8 east.
A land in Banni Galla measuring 725 acres in the four mouzas (Mohra Noor, Phulgran, Atthal and Mallot) of Islamabad was allocated to Zoological Survey of Pakistan in 1989. In 2002, under the Directive from Chief Executive Secretariat, proper demarcation process for the said land was initiated, with 160 boundary pillars erected around the area.
Future Plan & Facilities
- Establishment of Zoological Center
- Botanical Garden
- Library & Research Center
- Conservation of Species
- Wetland Area Management
- Agriculture Park
Scenic View of the 725-acre Site
Land Use & Demarcation Map
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