Measures will be taken to prevent jumbo deaths: Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre Mysore/Mysuru: Minister of Forests, Ecology and Environment Eshwar Khandre has said that the Mysuru Zoo would be developed to get recognised internationally and the aim is to provide more tourist-friendly facilities. Speaking to reporters after inaugurating a slew of projects at the Zoo…
Minister asks Zoo to prepare DPR for world-class aquarium
June 11, 2024Zoo in the process of identifying transaction advisors to prepare DPR after studying technical & financial feasibility Bengaluru: It’s official now. The State Government has unveiled its plans to establish a world-class aquarium project at the Mysuru Zoo (Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens), which has been in limbo for over 12 years. The Government is committed…
Celebrate World Environment Day 2024: ‘Selfie with Nature Pledge’ campaign launched
June 2, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In celebration of World Environment Day 2024, Mysuru Zoo, in association with EventUP and Young Indians, Mysore Chapter, has launched the ‘Selfie with Nature Pledge’ campaign, encouraging individuals to connect with nature and make a personal commitment to protect our environment. This year’s Environment Day theme is ‘Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience,’ with…
Fresh attempt to revive Zoo aquarium project
May 22, 2024Search begins for transaction advisors to prepare DPR after studying technical & financial feasibility Mysore/Mysuru: The much-touted and long- pending world-class aquarium project at the Mysuru Zoo (Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens), which has been in limbo for over 12 years, has gained fresh traction. Zoo authorities are now looking to select transaction advisors or consultancies…
Cool Zoo…ne
May 3, 2024Mysuru Zoo helps animals cope the summer heat with sprinklers, foggers, electrolytes, fruit diet Mysuru’s average temperature has soared beyond 40 degrees Celsius, prompting residents to seek refuge in air-conditioned comfort to combat the heat. As is customary every year, the authorities at Mysuru Zoo have initiated measures to ensure the well-being of its inhabitants,…
Son busy with polls, mom takes grand-kid to Zoo
April 25, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: With her son busy in the hustings for Lok Sabha elections, member of erstwhile Mysore Royal Family Pramoda Devi Wadiyar along with her grandson Aadyaveer Narasimharaja Wadiyar explored the animal world at Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo) yesterday. Pramoda Devi’s son Yaduveer Wadiyar is in the fray as BJP candidate from Mysuru-Kodagu Lok…
Summer camp begins at Mysuru Zoo
April 15, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The first batch of the 10-day summer camp for children, organised as part of Mysore Zoo’s in-reach activities, was inaugurated at amphitheatre in Zoo (Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens) premises this morning. During the inauguration of the summer camp, Zoo Executive Director D. Mahesh Kumar highlighted the rich history and development of the Mysuru Zoo…
Veda Krishnamurthy renews Zoo leopard adoption
March 23, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Indian woman cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy demonstrated her ongoing commitment to wildlife conservation by renewing her adoption of a leopard at the Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, also known as Mysuru Zoo. Yesterday, Veda donated Rs. 50,000 to adopt Bhavana, a female leopard, for another year. This marks the continuation of Veda’s support for the conservation…
Mysuru Zoo’s giraffe Shivani gets new home in Bannerghatta
February 28, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In a significant move approved by the Central Zoo Authority, a 1.7-year-old female giraffe named ‘Shivani’ has been transported by road from Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popular as Mysuru Zoo, to Bannerghatta Biological Park in Bengaluru. The Zoo recently translocated 40 spotted deer (Axis axis) to the Panasoli Range of the Kali Tiger Reserve…
‘Zoo Day’ commemorates Founder’s birth anniversary
February 28, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo) annually celebrates the ‘Zoo Day’ in honour of the birth anniversary of Sri Chamarajendra Wadiyar X, its Founder, which falls on Feb. 22. In conjunction with the Zoo Day celebrations, various events had been organised over the past few weeks. The entire staff had enthusiastically participated in these…
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