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Mysore Zoo or Sri
Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens as it is popularly known as was established
in the year 1892 in Mysore, by the then Maharaja Chamaraja Wodeyar.
Initially known as 'Khasa Bangle' or 'private bungalow', the zoo, one of the
biggest of its kind in the country housed different species of birds in
about 10 acres. Later, the then British Officer, Karumbeigal shifted the Zoo
to Mysore to the premises of Mysore Zoo The Zoohas been further extended to cover the adjacent Karanji Lake. The lake attracts several species of birds and the Zoo has plans to develop the lake into a bird sanctuary. Among the primary activities of the zoo besides breeding rare animals, is to barter animals, and bringing in new animals The Flourishing Flora The zoo houses some rare animals bred in captivity, and exotic species of plants. The Zoological Gardens has various species of ornamental plants and trees from India and abroad. About 85 species of trees and 35 species of ornamental plants are present, which beautifies the landscape of the Zoo and provides the best environment to the captive wild animals Exotic Fauna The Zoo has to its credit breeding of rare animals and largest mammals in captivity. This unique feature is said to be present only in a few of the reputed zoological gardens in southeast Asia, Mysore being one among them. About two million visitors, from within the country and abroad, visit the famous Mysore Zoo every year. The Mysore Zoo has a record of housing variety of species not only of this country but also from more than 40 countries in the world.
Visiting Hours : 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM all days - TUESDAY HOLIDAY
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