World Elephant Day is observed every year on Aug. 12 to honour elephants, to spread awareness about the critical threats they are facing and also to share knowledge regarding positive management of captive and wild elephants.In this context, Mysuru Zoo is celebrating World Elephant Day on Aug.12 by displaying attractive Information Boards and Fact Boards about elephants in front of the Elephant enclosure at Mysuru Zoo from 10.30 am to 5.30 pm. General public are requested to avail of this opportunity while visiting the Zoo.

An online quiz competition has also been organised for students aged 12 to 18 years at 2.30 pm. Visit the following link for enrolment — https://forms.gle/JEDKecEpJuafBEEZ7 before Aug.12.Following COVID-19 protocol is compulsory. For any queries contact Mob: 96866-68099 or Ph: 0821-2440752, according to a press release from the Executive Director of Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens.