Mysore/Mysuru: Pruthvi, the 13-year-old male tiger at Mysuru Zoo, which was suffering from Congenital Paresis, died yesterday. After the health of Pruthvi began to deteriorate on Apr. 6, it was shifted to Mysuru Zoo’s Chamundi Wild Animals Rescue, Rehabilitation and Conservation Breeding Centre at Koorgalli on the outskirts of city where the veterinarians began to…
Zoo tiger ‘Pruthvi’ critical
April 7, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Thirteen-year-old Pruthvi, a male tiger housed in Mysuru Zoo, which is suffering from Congenital Paresis, saw fluctuation in its health on Apr. 6 and is being treated by the Zoo Veterinarians. Pruthvi, said to be critical, has been shifted to Zoo’s Chamundi Wild Animals Rescue, Rehabilitation and Conservation Breeding Centre at Koorgalli on the…
Wildlife, her calling
March 15, 2026Passion for wildlife drives Zoo Director P. Anusha to break barriers in Forest Service Anusha, Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF) and the Executive Director of Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popular as Mysuru Zoo, has carved a niche for herself in the challenging world of forest and wildlife conservation, a field long dominated by men. She…
Nature Interpretation Centre at Mysuru Zoo
March 8, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: A Nature Interpretation Centre will soon come up at Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo) to raise greater awareness among students and visitors about environmental and wildlife conservation. Mysuru Zoo is among the country’s leading zoological parks and houses several rare species of animals and birds from India and abroad. With visitor numbers steadily…
Water sprinklers, fruits keep Zoo animals cool
March 8, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: With summer temperatures already soaring to 35°C to 36°C in Mysuru, Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popularly known as Mysuru Zoo, has introduced a range of measures to help animals and birds cope with the intense heat. Authorities at the Mysuru Zoo have stepped up efforts to ensure the well-being of over 1,500 animals and birds…
Mysuru Zoo earns record Rs. 44 crore in 2024-25
March 8, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Zoo has witnessed a steady rise in visitor numbers and revenue generation over the past few years, reflecting its growing popularity among tourists. According to official data released in the Zoo Annual Report, the Zoo recorded 7.43 lakh visitors in 2020-21 and earned Rs. 14.60 crore in revenue. The following year, 2021-22,…
Summer Camp at City Zoo from Apr. 13
March 2, 2026Second batch to commence from May 11 Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo), Mysuru, has organised a Summer Camp for students aged between 12 and 18 years. The camp will be held for 10 days and will be held in two batches. The first batch will be held from Apr. 13 to 22 while…
Zebra Prachi dies at Mysuru Zoo
February 8, 2026Mysuru: Prachi, a 10-year-old female Zebra, died at Mysuru Zoo yesterday. She was pregnant, suffering from intestinal obstruction caused by enteroliths and was under treatment. She delivered a female foal, but died two days later. Prachi, which was acquired from Ramat Gan Zoological Centre at Israel on Sept. 4, 2018, had given birth to six …
Giraffe Yuvaraja dies at Mysuru Zoo
January 29, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Yuvaraja, a male giraffe, aged about 25 years died at about 10.30 am yesterday due to senility at the Zoo. He was one of the major attractions at Mysuru Zoo. Born on Dec. 7, 2001 to Henry and Honey, which were brought from Germany in 1987, Yuvaraja was hand reared by the animal keepers…
Tigress Preethi dies at Mysuru Zoo
January 18, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Preethi, a 3.9-year-old tigress which was housed in Mysuru Zoo has died of Haemoprotozoa yesterday midnight. Born to Thara and Rocky on July 24, 2022, Preethi had stopped consuming food since last five days and was being treated by the Zoo Veterinarians. But Preethi, did not respond to the treatment and succumbed to illness…















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