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…
‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign ends at Mysuru Zoo tomorrow
September 30, 2023Mysore/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,…
Wildlife Week Photography Competition and Exhibition at Zoo
September 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysore Zoo) is organising a Wildlife Photography Competition and Exhibition from Oct. 2 to 8 at the Zoo premises as part of Wildlife Week celebrations. The competition will be held in two categories, — ex-situ conservation and in-situ conservation. Each category consists of 3 cash awards and 4 certificate of…
New enclosure for Orangutans inaugurated at Mysuru Zoo
August 28, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A new enclosure for Orangutans built at Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo) at a cost of Rs. 99.2 lakh was inaugurated on Friday. Bank Note Paper Mill India Private Limited (BNPM), Mysuru sponsored the works under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Funds. Following the inauguration, Orangutans were also released for public viewing. In…
Suttur Mutt hands over Rs.1 lakh to feed Zoo animals
August 27, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: On account of 108th Jayanthi Mahotsava of Jagadguru Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji on Aug. 29, Suttur Mutt handed over a cheque for Rs. 1 lakh to Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo) on Friday, towards the expenses of one-day food of birds and animals housed in the Zoo. Secretary of JSS Mahavidyapeetha S….
Mysuru Zoo lion cubs named Surya, Chandra and Kabini
July 17, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Minister for Forests, Ecology, and Environment, Eshwar B. Khandre, officially named the three adorable lion cubs at Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, commonly known as Mysuru Zoo, yesterday. The cubs, born on August 5, 2022, to Raju and Nirbhaya, have captured significant attention and have become a highlight of the Zoo. The names chosen for…
Yaduveer couple inaugurates Child Care Room at Mysuru Zoo
June 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A Child Care Room, constructed by Mysore Amity Ladies Circle 108, at Mysuru Zoo was inaugurated by Mysore royal family member Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar and his wife Trishikha Kumari Wadiyar this morning. The dignitaries inaugurated the Child Care Room by cutting the tape and unveiling a statue of a mother and child. The…
Zoo Youth Club: Entries invited from students
June 13, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo) will be organising Youth Club activities for students aged between 12-18 years from 23.7.2023 to 7.1.2024. Classes will be held only on Sundays between 10 am and 1 pm (for 25 Sundays). Students will get exposure to basics of biodiversity, values of wildlife, conservation of wild animals, animal…
Ring-Tailed Lemurs get new enclosure
May 31, 2023Facility built at Zoo under BRBNMPL CSR initiative Mysore/Mysuru: Five Ring-Tailed Lemurs (two male and three female), which were brought from Zoo Park in Czech Republic, have got a new enclosure. The animals were let into their new enclosure for public viewing and the enclosure was inaugurated yesterday morning by Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran…
Long weekend: Tourists throng Mysuru
April 29, 2023A long weekend — tomorrow Sunday and May Day holiday on Monday — has resulted in the arrival of thousands of tourists to Mysuru. Over 95 percent of the hotels, resorts and other accommodations have been booked in advance and according to the hospitality industry sources, there will be 100 percent bookings by today evening….















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