Mysore/Mysuru: The Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran (P) Ltd, Mysuru, has adopted the animals of Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens by making a payment of Rs.10 lakh. In a press release, Mysuru Zoo has thanked Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran for adoption of Asiatic Elephants, Asiatic Lion, Bengal Tiger, Giraffes, Zebras, Chimpanzee and Southern White Rhinoceros…
Total lockdown on Sundays: Zoo to remain open on Tuesdays instead of Sundays
June 30, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: In view of increasing number of Corona positive cases, the Government has decided to implement complete lockdown on coming four Sundays (July 5, 12, 19 and 26). Hence, the Mysuru Zoo will also be closed on Sundays. However, the Zoo, which used to remain closed on Tuesdays (weekly holiday) for maintenance, will be open…
Animals adopted at City Zoo
June 28, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The following individuals and institution have adopted the animals of Mysuru Zoo under ‘Adoption of Animals’ scheme by paying the adoption fee: V. Poornima, Bengaluru – Mandarin Duck, Star Tortoise and Common Rat Snake – Rs. 5,000; Suchith Raghu Rao Bengaluru – Spotted Deer (Female) – Rs. 7,500; K.B. Boregowda, Bengaluru – White Peacock…
Animal adoption continues at City Zoo
June 26, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The following persons have adopted the animals of Mysuru Zoo under ‘Adoption of Animals’ scheme by paying the adoption fee: C. Chandrakala, Mysuru – Flamingo and Common Ostrich – Rs.30,000; S. Nemichand Barala, Mysuru – Love Bird – Rs.1,000; B.N. Sundaresha Moorthy, Bengaluru – Red Avadavit – Rs.1,000; G.L. Rajesh, Bengaluru – Rhesus Macaque…
Animal adoption continues at city Zoo
June 17, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The following persons have adopted the animals of Mysuru Zoo under ‘Adoption of Animals’ scheme by paying the adoption fee: Seema Anantrao Panchal, Maharashtra – Four horned Antelope – Rs. 5,000; MMK and SDM Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Mysuru – Leopard Cat, White Peacock, Love Bird and Finch – Rs. 10,500; M. Srinivas, Mysuru –…
Animal Adoption continues at City Zoo
June 12, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The following persons have adopted the animals of Mysuru Zoo under ‘Adoption of Animals’ scheme by paying the adoption fee: The Mysore Co-operative Bank Ltd. (Staff Contribution), Mysuru – Indian Grey Wolf, Green Anaconda, Emu, Himalayan Goral and Smooth Coated Otter – Rs.50,000. Santram B. Nimbalkar, Bidadi – Indian Cobra – Rs. 2,000; AMIGOS…
City Zoo tides over lockdown blues, opens in style
June 8, 2020Three animals adopted in the name of Sandalwood triumvirate Dr. Rajkumar, Vishnuvardhan and Ambarish Mysore/Mysuru: One of the major tourist hotspots, Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo) opened in style this morning after lockdown. Mysuru District Minister S.T. Somashekar adopted three animals in the name of triumvirate of Kannada cinema — Dr. Rajkumar, Dr. Vishnuvardhan…
Giraffe calves christened as Balaji and Aadyaveer
June 8, 2020During the re-opening of Zoo, new-born giraffe calves were also named. The male giraffe calf born on May 30 to Bharat and Mary was named Balaji and the one born to Bharat and Kushi on Mar. 7 was named Aadyaveer, after the son of Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar and Trishikha Kumari Wadiyar. It may be…
Zoo roaring to open on Monday
June 7, 2020Mysore Palace will also open with 5-day week, 10 am – 5 pm rule; No illumination, no Sound & Light Show Mysore/Mysuru: The Karnataka Government has allowed all State Zoos to open from June 8 (Monday) provided all precautions are taken. Like other public places, sanitisation and taking necessary precautions have been mandated. Sri Chamarajendra…
Animal adoption continues at City Zoo
June 7, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The following persons have adopted the animals of Mysuru Zoo under ‘Adoption of Animals’ scheme by paying the adoption fee: M.P. Sheethal, Mysuru – Indian Leopard – Rs.35,000; H.N. Ashalatha, Bengaluru – Indian Cobra and Common Barn Owl – Rs. 5,500; Rachana Supreeth Urs, Mysuru – Peacock – Rs. 3,500; B. Parthasarathi, Mysuru –…














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