‘Looks’ matter a lot in adoption of animals at Mysuru Zoo No takers for Hippos By S. Kenneth Shishir Which animal is most sought-after for adoption? No prizes for guessing. It is either tiger or elephant. Because, these two are the most popular animals in people’s mind and also visually appealing. Also, they figure quite…
Mysuru Zoo tops country in maintenance and overall management, says CZA official
February 22, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: A two-day training programme on ‘Sensitisation of Zoo Staff on Zoo Management’ organised by Mysuru Zoo, in collaboration with Central Zoo Authority (CZA), New Delhi, began at the Mysuru Zoo premises here this morning. Virtually addressing the training programme, CZA Deputy Inspector General Dr. Sonali Ghosh said that she is happy to note that…
Special permission needed for Zoo to procure beef: Minister
February 15, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru District Minister S.T. Somashekar said he would discuss with the Government whether the Zoos in the State could be given any special permission to procure beef for their carnivores with the anti-cow slaughter law coming into effect in the State. He was speaking to reporters after visiting Mysuru Zoo last evening where officials…
Orangutans to come from Singapore Zoo
February 15, 2021The Mysuru Zoo has struck a major international animal exchange deal where a pair of orangutans would come to the Zoo from Singapore. It is a long-cherished wish of the Zoo management to house orangutans and once displayed, the Mysuru Zoo will become the country’s only Zoo to house the great ape. An orangutan housed…
Recovering from COVID-19… Tourist footfall increases at Mysore Palace, Zoo
February 8, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The tourism sector in city, which had seen a sharp fall following outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, is slowly picking up in city and surrounding places. With the number of Coronavirus positive cases declining day-byday and businesses also seeing growth slowly, tourists too have begun visiting their favourite destinations with Mysuru being one of them….
Mysuru Zoo to get smart with LED screen
January 16, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popularly known as Mysuru Zoo, will soon get a large LED screen. Preparations are on to erect a LED screen at the Zoo premises in an effort to actively engage tourists. In hopes of enhancing visitor experience, a large LED screen will be installed at the amphitheatre located at the…
Bird Flu Scare in Kerala: Mysuru Zoo, Bird Sanctuary on high alert
January 5, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: After Kerala was placed on high alert on Monday following outbreak of bird flu in Kottayam and Alappuzha districts, Mysuru Zoo and Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary have been put on high alert. Mysuru Zoo Executive Director Ajit M. Kulkarni, speaking to Star of Mysore this morning said that the Zoo Authority of Karnataka (ZAK) and…
Elephant calf, separated from mother, dies at Mysuru Zoo
December 14, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: An elephant calf, which had got separated from its mother at B.R. Hills about six months ago and being taken care at Mysuru Zoo has died on Sunday. The Forest staff, about six months ago, had rescued the 15-day-old calf, which was separated from its mother and had handed it over to the Mysuru…
Fund crunch hits Zoo subway works
December 9, 2020First phase to be completed by Jan. end; Second phase halted Gate collection hits rock bottom due to COVID-19 Mysore/Mysuru: The construction work of a subway to enable visitors and tourists to cross the busy Shalivahana Road (road in front of the Zoo) from the parking lot to enter Mysuru Zoo, began in January this…
Animals adopted
December 7, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The following individuals/ institutions have adopted the animals of Mysuru Zoo under ‘Adoption of Animals’ scheme by paying the adoption fee: B.N. Leelavathi, Mysuru – King Cobra (30.11.2020 to 29.11.2021) Rs. 3,500; H.V. Amarnath, Mysuru – Peacock (30.11.2020 to 29.11.2021) – Rs. 3,500; H.S. Viswanath, Mysuru – Brown Wood Owl (30.11.2020 to 29.11.2021) –…
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