Mysuru: Minnie, the 10 years and eight months old female orangutan, housed in Mysuru Zoo since Apr. 2, 2021, passed away on Apr. 2, 2025 following respiratory issues at the Zoo. Minnie was brought from Malaysia Zoo under the animal exchange programme. Despite the relentless efforts of the Mysuru Zoo veterinary team, supported by expert…
Mysuru: Minnie, a 10.8-year-old Bornean orangutan at Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo), is under intensive medical care after being diagnosed with pneumonia — a recurring respiratory illness that has affected her multiple times in recent years. Minnie, a star attraction at the Zoo for the past four years, was imported from Malaysia’s Safari Wonderland…
Giraffe Babli gives birth to a male calf; Zebra also gives birth; two female gorillas arrive from UK Zoo Mysuru: Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popularly known as Mysuru Zoo, has got four new additions with giraffe Babli giving birth to a healthy male calf, a Zebra too delivering a baby and two female gorillas arriving…
Tourism Department urged to take over half-finished aquarium project Mysuru: The Mysuru Zoo (Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens) has rejected the Tourism Department’s proposal to develop Karanji Lake Nature Park as a tourist destination, citing environmental concerns and potential commercial exploitation that could harm the fragile ecosystem. Instead, the Zoo authorities have suggested that the Tourism…
Zoo deploys stringent health protocols, surveillance, rapid response team to tackle bird flu threat As temperatures soar, the Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popularly known as Mysuru Zoo, has stepped up its efforts to ensure the well-being of its animals by implementing various measures to mitigate heat stress. With a focus on hydration, cooling systems and dietary…
Mysuru: Following a series of holidays from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, tourists thronged the city in large numbers, with the prominent tourist spots like Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo) and Karanji Lake Nature Park earning a significant revenue in the form of entry fees. A total of 1,09,088 footfalls were recorded including Zoo…
Mysuru: In a major decision taken in the interest of ecological conservation, City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar has issued a notification declaring the radius of 50 metres around Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popular as Mysuru Zoo and Karanji Lake Nature Park, as ‘Silent Zone’. Following the recommendation from the Executive Director of Mysuru Zoo to…
Zoo Visitors during Navarathri Year 10-day Ayudha Puja Vijayadashami 2024 1,79,714 23,382 36,467 2023 1,83,002 31,515 26,370 2022 1,69,993 25,236 38,751 Mysuru: This year, approximately 1.80 lakh people visited the Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, famous as Mysuru Zoo and Karanji Lake Nature Park during Dasara. According to a press release from…
Mysuru:Following are the winners of photography competition organised by Mysuru Zoo as part of the 70th Wildlife Week celebrations: In-situ Category: B. Shivakumar – 1st prize, R. Srinivas Nayaka – 2nd; S.R. Madhusudhana, S. Lanchana and C. Vishruth – Certificates of Merit. Ex-situ Category: L. Amit – 1st prize, S. Lanchana – 2nd; B. Shivakumar,…
Evening walk at Karanji Lake Nature Park today at 7 pm Mysuru: A variety of events have begun at the century-old Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popularly known as Mysuru Zoo, as part of the 70th Wildlife Week celebrations. These activities aim to educate the public and raise awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation. One…
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