Mysore Zoo
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 157-acre (64 ha)-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.
| Mysore Zoo | |
|---|---|
Entrance of Mysore Zoo | |
| 12.3008°N 76.6677°E | |
| Date opened | 1892 |
| Location | Mysore, India |
| Land area | 157 acres (64 ha) + 113 acre |
| No. of animals | 1320 |
| Memberships | CZA / WAZA/ ZAK |
| Website | www |
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