Mysore/Mysuru: A workshop on ‘Wildlife rescue and management’ was conducted by Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo) from Dec. 18 to 20. The workshop involved veterinarians and frontline staff of the Forest Department. It aimed to enhance the capacity and skill sets of professionals working in high-conflict areas across seven districts (Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Mysuru,…
Christmas festivities, year-end vacations and school holidays have ushered in a surge of tourists to Mysuru, transforming the city into a bustling hub. Popular attractions like the Mysore Palace and the Mysuru Zoo witnessed a steady influx of visitors, leading to long queues at ticket counters. The overwhelming tourist flow even caused chaotic parking scenes…
Mysore/Mysuru: As part of a broader initiative to prioritise animal welfare and conservation, specific zones around the Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo) and the Karanji Lake Nature Park have been officially designated as silent zones. This directive, issued by Mysuru City Police Commissioner Ramesh Banoth, aims to mitigate stress factors, particularly excessive noise, fostering…
Mário César Martins de Camargo, a member of the Rotary Club of Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil and the Rotary International’s President-Elect for the year 2025-26, who visited Mysuru Zoo on Sunday, being greeted by former Chairman of Zoo Authority of Karnataka Rtn. L.R. Mahadevaswamy as Rotary International District 3181 District Governor Rtn. H.R. Keshav,…
Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo) has recorded an impressive 1.65 lakh visitors during the 10-day Dasara festivities that concluded on Tuesday (Oct. 24). Mysuru Zoo stands as a prized gem in the heart of the city’s tourist scene, renowned for its meticulous care and thoughtfully designed enclosures. It stands as a premier attraction…
Mysore/Mysuru: Come Dasara, the Big Top will pitch its tent in the city. This year, the popular Jumbo Circus has pitched tent at the vast ground behind Mysuru Zoo in Nazarbad to entertain the people of Mysuru and tourists for 40 days. The show will commence tomorrow. Addressing a press meet at Patrakarthara Bhavan here…
Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Wildlife Week, Mysuru Zoo had organised a Nature Walk at Karanji Lake Nature Park in the city this morning. Over 150 people including students, nature lovers and others took part in the Nature Walk between 7.30 am and 8.30 am, during which Deputy Range Forest Officer (DRFO) Manjunath and Zoo Education…
Mysore/Mysuru: Following are the winners of Photography and Painting Competitions held on account of 69th Wildlife Week celebrations and ‘Unite for Big Cats Campaign’ by Mysuru Zoo: Photography Competition ‘In situ’ Category: 1st prize – T.P. Varadanayaka; 2nd prize – B.N. Umashankar; 3rd prize – B. Shivakumar; Certificates of Merit – H.R. Shashank, S.R. Madhusudhan,…
Mysore/Mysuru: As part of the 69th Wildlife Week, Mysuru Zoo had organised ‘Walk for Wildlife,’ Photography and Painting Exhibition in city this morning. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra flagged off the ‘Walk for Wildlife’ at 7.30 am from the Balarama Gate of Mysore Palace, which concluded at Zoo. About 200 students, Forest Department and…
Mysore/Mysuru: The nation is currently celebrating a fortnight-long cleanliness festival from Sept. 15 to Oct. 1, as part of the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2023 campaign with the theme ‘Garbage-Free India.’ This initiative aims to demonstrate unity and determination, drawing inspiration from PM Modi’s call for cleanliness. Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs,…
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