Mysore Zoo is one of the oldest zoos of south India. It is located on the suburbs of Mysore and provides shelter to large number of animal species. The zoo is also called Shri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens. The zoo was established in 1892 and is one of the oldest zoos in the world. The zoo was named after the Maharaja in his commemoration who is also the architect of the modern state of Mysore. German Landscaper and Horticulturist Mr. G.H. Krumbeigal designed the zoo.
Initially, the zoo covered an area of ten acres but after some time the zoo was expanded to nearly forty-five acres. A striking part of the zoo is the `orphange`, which is meant for rearing, abandoned animals. The zoo is also the breeding ground for animals like zebra, wild beast or Eland Antelope, Barbery sheep, Emus, Giraffe, Kangaroos.
(Last Updated on : 23/01/2009)
