The Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens is a non-profit industry organization composed of national zoos (including parks with animal exhibition areas) and organizations that care and support the cause of zoos. Registered with the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People's Republic of China in accordance with the law. The competent department of business is the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of the People's Republic of China.

The Chinese Zoological Association is committed to biodiversity conservation. Promote the protection, breeding and research of rare and endangered wildlife by improving the management level of China's zoos.