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MYSORE ZOO

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HISTORY OF MYSORE ZOO Mysore Zoo (officially the Sri

Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens) is a 157-acre (64 ha) zoo located near the palace in Mysore, India. It is one of the oldest and most popular zoos in India, and is home to a wide range of species(168-species). Mysore Zoo is one of the city’s most popular attractions. It was established under royal patronage in 1892, making it one of the oldest zoos in the world.

VIDEO ON MYSORE ZOO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0e_88M-130https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0e_88M-130

PICTURES OF ANIMALS AT MYSORE ZOO

BIRDS AT MYSORE ZOO

Objectives of Mysore zoo

The objectives of Mysore zoo are as under

Conservation education. Conservation breeding. Research, documentation and study. Rescue and rehabilitation of the wild

animals and birds. Recreation and education for general

visitors, tourist & locals

Way to go to national park

INTRODUCTION OF BANDIPUR PARK

Bandipur National Park (Kannada:  ಬಂ�ಡೀ�ಪುರ ರಾ�ಷ್ಟ್ರೀ ��ಯಉದ್ಯಾ��ನ), established in 1974 as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger, is a national park located in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It was once a private hunting reserve for the Maharaja of the Kingdom of Mysore.[1]

 Bandipur is known for its wildlife and has many types of biomes, but dry deciduous forest is dominant.

The park spans an area of 874 square kilometers (337 sq mi), protecting several species of India's endangered wildlife. Together with the adjoiningNagarhole National Park (643 km2 (248 sq mi)), Mudumalai National Park(320 km2 (120 sq mi)) and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (344 km2(133 sq mi)), it is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve totaling 2,183 km2(843 sq mi) making it the largest protected area in southern India.

Video on national park

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVWLD06SL3Mhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVWLD06SL3M

Animals at Bandipur nationalpark

birds

A view of national park