Mysore Zoo

Mysore | Karnataka | India

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Ideal Duration: 1-3 hours

Open Time: Throughout the year

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Nearest Airport: Mysore

Nearest Railway Station: Bangalore City

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Mysore Zoo, Mysore, Karnataka

Mysore Zoo is one of the finest zoological gardens in India. It is used for captive breeding programs aimed at increasing the number of endangered species.

Mysore zoo was built by Maharaja Chamaraja Wodeyar in 1892 and count as one of the finest zoological gardens in India. Spread over 250 acres, home to many rare species of mammals, reptiles, and birds.
Earlier, the name of the zoo was Palace Ju, and the royal family used to visit here. However, later Chamarajendra Wodeyar allowed common people to enter this zoo. These days the zoo is used for captive breeding programs aimed at increasing the number of endangered species.
You can see elephants, young monkeys, wild bulls, leopards, and tiger cubs. It is well known for the breeding of Barbary Sheep, Zebra, Giraffe, Emu, Chimpanzee, Hippopotamus, Kangaroo, Tiger, Sangai, Pisoori, Four-horned Chikara, Carcair, Bilava Kasturi, Nigiri Langur, Chinkara, Binturong, and Leopard.

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Mysore Palace, Mysore, Karnataka

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Somanathapura Temple, Mysore, Karnataka

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Brindavan Gardens, Mysore, Karnataka

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Chamundeshwari Temple, Mysore, Karnataka

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St Philomena Church, Mysore, Karnataka

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Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore, Karnataka

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Rail Museum, Mysore, Karnataka

Rail Museum is located in the Mysore city of Karnataka. Established in the year 1979. Exhibits rare information about the gradual development of the railways.

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Bonsai Garden, Mysore, Karnataka

Bonsai Garden in Mysore is a unique place where nearly 450 miniature tree plants are kept. Main attraction is a 100 years old plant kept in a terrakotta pot.

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Srikanteswara Temple, Mysore, Karnataka

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Lalitha Mahal Palace, Mysore, Karnataka

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Balmuri Waterfalls, Mysore, Karnataka

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GRS Fantasy Park, Mysore, Karnataka

GRS is the only amusement cum water park in and around Mysore. Situated just 15 minutes from Mysore. Perfect place for visiting with family and friends.

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Karanji Lake, Mysore, Karnataka

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Folklore Museum, Mysore, Karnataka

Folklore Museum is located in the beautiful Jayalakshmi Vilas Haveli in Mysore. Established in 1968, houses around 6500 focal articles, puppets, and much more.

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Nanjangud, Mysore, Karnataka

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The aviary which is recorded in the Guinness Book of Records having more than 2000 birds of 450 species. It is the rehabilitation center for birds in Mysore.

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Sanjeevini Park, Mysore, Karnataka

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Cheluvamba Park, Mysore, Karnataka

Cheluvamba Park situated at Medar Block, Mysore. One of the most popular parks in Mysore and a perfect place to relax in nature from the daily stressful life.

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Freedom Fighter Park, Mysore, Karnataka

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Mysore Zoo

Quick facts of Mysore Zoo

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Mysore Zoo, Mysore, Karnataka

24 Other Major Attractions in Mysore

Mysore Palace, Mysore, Karnataka

Somanathapura Temple, Mysore, Karnataka

Brindavan Gardens, Mysore, Karnataka

Chamundeshwari Temple, Mysore, Karnataka

St Philomena Church, Mysore, Karnataka

Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore, Karnataka

Talakadu, Mysore, Karnataka

Rail Museum, Mysore, Karnataka

Bonsai Garden, Mysore, Karnataka

Srikanteswara Temple, Mysore, Karnataka

Lalitha Mahal Palace, Mysore, Karnataka

Balmuri Waterfalls, Mysore, Karnataka

GRS Fantasy Park, Mysore, Karnataka

Karanji Lake, Mysore, Karnataka

Folklore Museum, Mysore, Karnataka

Nanjangud, Mysore, Karnataka

Melukote Temples, Mysore, Karnataka

Chunchanakatte Falls, Mysore, Karnataka

Trinesvaraswamy Temple, Mysore, Karnataka

Shuka Vana, Mysore, Karnataka

Javaregowda Park, Mysore, Karnataka

Sanjeevini Park, Mysore, Karnataka

Cheluvamba Park, Mysore, Karnataka

Freedom Fighter Park, Mysore, Karnataka

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