In a first step towards making the historic Maharajbagh zoo autonomous, its operator the Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (PDKV) has decided to form Maharajbagh Zoo Foundation (MZF) to overcome crunch of funds hampering its development.
The CZA has already sanctioned the layout plan of Maharajbagh in 2020. However, due to lack of funds, the plan is not being brought into shape. During Covid-19 times, the zoo woes have multiplied with no income and expenses remaining the same. There is no to pay wages to several daily wagers working for the upkeep of animals and the zoo.