Mysore Zoo , Mysore
About Mysore Zoo
Officially called as Sri Chamarajendra Zoological, the Mysore Zoo is situated in the vicinity of Mysore Palace. Established in the year 1892, the Mysore Zoo is one of the oldest of its kind in the world. German landscaper cum Horticulturist was approached by the Mysore Maharaja Chamarajendra Wodeyar to set up this zoo. Around 1902, the zoo was announced as public zoo. There are approximately 168 species of wild life in this zoo. The artificial lake and bandstand attracts visitors. The popular Karanji Tank which is located on east corner of the zoo has an artificial island set up to enhance the breeding of migratory birds. Elephants, Green anacondas, lion, zebra, rhinoceros, tiger etc can be seen in this zoo. Birds like White Pelican, Swan, and Crane etc are maintained in the zoo. Animal Adoption program also exist in this zoo.
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Places to Visit near Mysore Zoo
Karanji Lake, Karnataka
1.5 km from Mysore Zoo - See map
Karanji Lake sprawls across 90 acres and is situated at the foot of Chamundi Hills next to Mysuru Zoo. The lake has been recently re-developed and...
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Mysore Palace, Karnataka
2.3 km from Mysore Zoo - See map
Mysore Palace is located at the center of the Mysore city. The Mysore Palace, also known as the Amba Vilas Palace, is considered as the pride and...
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St. Philomena Church, Karnataka
2.8 km from Mysore Zoo - See map
St. Philomena Church is in Mysore or Mysuru is originally over 200 years old, but rebuilt in 1936 in present Neo Gothic style and its architecture...
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Mysore Rail Museum, Karnataka
5.2 km from Mysore Zoo - See map
This exhibit of vintage locomotives of Indian Railways is one of the oldest and second largest of its kind in India. Located in Mysore, the Mysore...
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Chamundi Hills, Karnataka
7 km from Mysore Zoo - See map
Chamundi Hills is well known for Chamundi Temple which is located atop. Tourists can view this hill from any corner of Mysore city. The hill is...
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Lingabudi Lake, Karnataka
10.2 km from Mysore Zoo - See map
Lingabudi Lake is 8 km away from heart of the city. Not as well maintained as the Karanji Lake, but more serene as its left to the wild. Many...
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Daria Daulat Bagh, Karnataka
11.2 km from Mysore Zoo - See map
Daria Daulat Bagh is a summer palace which is located amidst of Cauvery River nearby Mysore. This summer palace was from where, “Tiger of...
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Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Karnataka
16.8 km from Mysore Zoo - See map
One of the Pancharanga Kshetram, Ranganatha Swamy temple is an important tourist destination. The temple is dedicated to Sri Ranganatha Swamy, a...
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Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary, Karnataka
17 km from Mysore Zoo - See map
Situated in Mandya district, Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary is Karnataka’s largest bird sanctuary and sprawls across 40 acres through which river...
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Srirangapatna, Karnataka
19.8 km from Mysore Zoo - See map
Srirangapatna, the erstwhile capital of Tipu Sultan Reign, is 14 km away from Mysore. Srirangapatnam was founded by the rulers of Ganga Dynasty in...
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Karighatta Temple, Karnataka
20.5 km from Mysore Zoo - See map
Karighatta Temple or Karigatte, literally known as “Black Hill Temple”, is situated atop the hillock nearby Srirangapatna. This ancient...
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Nanjangud, Karnataka
22.5 km from Mysore Zoo - See map
Nanjangud is located on the banks of River Kapila, 23 Km from Mysore, is famous for the Nanjundeshwara or Srikanteswara temple of Lord God...
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