Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens

Mysore Zoo (or Mysuru Zoo), officially known as Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, is a composite of zoological gardens and animal park located in the southern Indian city of Mysore, Karnataka. Stretching across a -expanse and situated at about 700 metres (0.43 miles) from Mysore Palace, it is the oldest zoo in India and one of the oldest in the world. One of the most popular zoos in India and one of the city's most popular attractions, it is home to a wide range of over 168 species.

Animals

Bear Cheetah Chimpanzee Crocodile Eagle Elephant Fox Gibbon Giraffe Gorilla Iguana Jaguar Lemur Leopard Lion Meerkat Orangutan Otter Owl Parrot Peacock Rhinoceros Sloth Snake Tiger Tortoise Toucan Wolf Zebra

Details

Area: 157 acre + 113 acre
Opened: 1892
Members: CZA / WAZA/ ZAK
Location: Mysore, India
Zoo Name: Mysore Zoo
Date Opened: 1892
Image Width: 250px
Num Animals: 1320
Accreditation: WAZA