Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo) is organising a summer camp for students in the age group of 12-18 years from May 21 to 30. It is an e-summer camp wherein students will get exposure to basics of Captive Wild Animals Management and Wildlife Conservation. There will be e-classes over 10 days covering various…
Mysuru Zoo staff vaccinated
May 7, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The staff of Mysuru Zoo got vaccinated against COVID-19 virus on Wednesday in the wake of second wave of pandemic sweeping across the country. The vaccination drive was launched by Zoo Authority of Karnataka (ZAK) Chairman L.R. Mahadevaswamy here by taking the Covishield vaccine at Amphitheatre in the Zoo premises. Speaking on the occasion,…
ZAK appeals Govt. for funds to maintain Zoos
April 29, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: With Zoos across the State losing revenue due to closure on account of COVID Curfew, the Zoo Authority of Karnataka (ZAK), which runs nine Zoos in the State, including Mysuru Zoo and Bannerghatta Biological Park at Bengaluru, has appealed the Government to grant funds for maintenance of Zoos. In the wake of COVID Curfew,…
Mysuru Zoo gets hi-tech Ultra Sound Scanning Machine
April 27, 2021Modern equipment donated by Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited Mysore/Mysuru: The Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL), Mysuru, has donated an Ultra Sound Scanning Machine worth Rs 24.85 lakh to Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo) under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. Since its establishment, the RBI Note Mudran has…
All religious shrines and tourist spots closed for public during weekends
April 25, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Following a Karnataka Government order imposing weekend curfew in the State to combat the spread of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo) and Karanji Lake Nature Park in the city have been closed for tourists and other visitors on May 1 and 2. These tourist spots were also shut for…
What about it Daddy Cool
March 21, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: She’s crazy like a fool, What about it Daddy Cool… goes the famous M. Boney music track. With the onset of summer and increasing temperatures, Zoo denizens are being kept cool with water sprinklers, fruits and tender coconuts and lots of water to maintain hydration level. Authorities at Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo)…
Hippooo? Nooo!
February 26, 2021‘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…
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