Kamla Nehru Prani Sangrahlaya is one of the recognized zoo under Central Zoo Authority. It is under the control of Muncipal Corporation, Indore which looks after its maintenance and administration.
Indore zoo was established in 1974 at navlakha area in only 17 acres of land. Later on in the year 1999 adjoining 32 acres land of Quadibag was acquired by the zoo. Present area of indore zoo is 51.975 acres.