Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo)

Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popularly known as ‘Mysuru Zoo’, is one of the oldest zoos of the country established by his highness, the erstwhile ruler of Mysuru Sri Chamarajendra Wadiyar Bahadur. Mysuru Zoo is known for its meticulous planning, cleanliness, conservation breeding of endangered species, housing exotic animals from around the globe and recreation of natural habitat for captive animals.

The zoo is located in the heart of the city and its easy accessibility for public transport and other various tourist places has made it a much favored tourist center. Mysuru Zoo sports favorable climate, the temperatures goes up to 35 degrees in peak summer and below 20 degrees in winters.

• Wide variety of animals; native and exotics
• Excellent visitor facilities
• Centre of Conservation Education
• Excellent waste management and water harvesting system in place
• Self sustaining Zoo (earns its own revenue)
• Rescue and Rehabilitation of Wild Animals
• Conservation Breeding of Endangered Animals