Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
4.5
Monday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
About
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popularly known as ‘Mysuru Zoo’, is one of the oldest zoos of the country established in 1892, by His Highness, the erstwhile Ruler of Mysuru Sri Chamarajendra Wadiyar Bahadur. Mysuru Zoo holds an important place in Karnataka. In 1909 the Palace Zoo was named as Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens to commemorate the illustrious founder and since then it bears the nomenclature. Mysuru Zoo has gradually grown into tourist centre, imparting wildlife values. It has got 123 years of history exhibiting wild animals in the near natural enclosures. Despite majority of the zoos have been shifted from the original place to the new places, Mysuru Zoo could modernize the zoo, without shifting the zoo. The zoo is well compacted unit, with modern animal enclosures including heritage buildings attracting tourists all over the world.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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- SujeetJainNavi Mumbai, India71 contributionsA Zoo with Zebra, GiraffeThe Best Zoo ever seen in India. Species like Zebra, Gorillas and Giraffe are special attractions. Kids and adults equally enjoy here and take away wonderful knowledge about animals.Visited March 2023Written 26 May 2023
- UrbanTravelLadyHyderabad, India205 contributionsZootopia in MysuruThe tickets to zoo can be bought online so its good to get and just show mobile phone when entering. The zoo has option of buggy rides. One can pay 200 rupees for adults or 150 for children and Seniors. We took option of hiring a buggy for 2400 for the 3 of us. The buggy driver was kind enough to take photos of us and also served as a guide showing us around the zoo. As the zoo is very hot in June this was good option. The lions and tigers were dozing but we got to see Pythons, Anacondas, King Cobras, zebra, giraffe, elephants, eagles, chimps, gorillas etc. The buggy ride was an hour long.Visited June 2023Travelled with familyWritten 22 June 2023
- Sudipta ShaheenBengaluru, India996 contributionswell maintained zooIt is one of the best zoo I have even visited in India. I have seen zoo in bangalore, kolkata and hyderabad. I will say, Mysore zoo is best. It is very well maintained. The zoo was fully covered with lot of trees, so you will not feel the hot weather. If you want you can take battery operated vehicle inside zoo which will cost you around 220 rs per head. better to roam by walking (approx 5km walking).Visited June 2023Written 10 July 2023
- PratushNew Delhi, India371 contributionsWorth a visit during your visit to MysoreWe were on a tour to Mysore where we thought we will give this zoo a shot to see what with all the good reviews is about. And we were amazed to see the cleanliness, Staff behavior at the topmost, Helpfulness etc. The zoo is filled with amazing collections of animals which becomes a must visit during you visit to Mysore. The entry tickets cost INR 100/-PP. Please do not carry plastic water bottles as they will charge you INR 10/- for taking inside the zoo. Though you can get this refund if you hold onto the bottle and sticker which they will stick at the bottle at the time of entrance. This same can be availed while exiting the zoo. On the left hand side you will see a small standee displaying get your refund here.Visited September 2023Travelled with familyWritten 18 September 2023
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Akshat G
309 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
It is a very large zoo - can easily take 2-3 hours. Good quality .. unfortunately we went at a time it was crowded.. non holiday period weekdays shall hopefully be better crowd wise
Written 5 January 2024
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Jet18691803966
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
One of the best zoological park. Every Vere has greenery. Many beautiful animals. Neet and Clean area.
Written 26 December 2023
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Sourav
Bengaluru, India2 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
My third time at the zoo. I have never been dissappointed here. Animals are very well taken care of so are visitors. The whole walk is almost 3km.
Written 5 December 2023
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Rajinder Narang
New Delhi, India1,695 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Visited the Zoo early morning entry to the zoo is through an underpass across the road but being a senior citizen they allowed me entry at ground level through the staff gate had booked the entry ticket and ticket for my camera @₹100 each plus ₹6 as connivence fee went straight to the entry Golf cars are available for an one hour round at ₹200 per adult and ₹150 for children and senior citizens
The zoo has many animals and is well planned sharing pics of animals in the zoo
The zoo has many animals and is well planned sharing pics of animals in the zoo
Written 3 December 2023
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Pratush
New Delhi, India371 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
We were on a tour to Mysore where we thought we will give this zoo a shot to see what with all the good reviews is about.
And we were amazed to see the cleanliness, Staff behavior at the topmost, Helpfulness etc.
The zoo is filled with amazing collections of animals which becomes a must visit during you visit to Mysore.
The entry tickets cost INR 100/-PP. Please do not carry plastic water bottles as they will charge you INR 10/- for taking inside the zoo. Though you can get this refund if you hold onto the bottle and sticker which they will stick at the bottle at the time of entrance.
This same can be availed while exiting the zoo. On the left hand side you will see a small standee displaying get your refund here.
And we were amazed to see the cleanliness, Staff behavior at the topmost, Helpfulness etc.
The zoo is filled with amazing collections of animals which becomes a must visit during you visit to Mysore.
The entry tickets cost INR 100/-PP. Please do not carry plastic water bottles as they will charge you INR 10/- for taking inside the zoo. Though you can get this refund if you hold onto the bottle and sticker which they will stick at the bottle at the time of entrance.
This same can be availed while exiting the zoo. On the left hand side you will see a small standee displaying get your refund here.
Written 18 September 2023
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Sudipta Shaheen
Bengaluru, India996 contributions
Jun 2023
It is one of the best zoo I have even visited in India. I have seen zoo in bangalore, kolkata and hyderabad. I will say, Mysore zoo is best. It is very well maintained. The zoo was fully covered with lot of trees, so you will not feel the hot weather. If you want you can take battery operated vehicle inside zoo which will cost you around 220 rs per head. better to roam by walking (approx 5km walking).
Written 10 July 2023
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Snigdha Majumdar
Bengaluru, India374 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Good Day out with a 4 year old. We booked the buggy which made it easier. We had booked it online. The buggy driver also explained on the way. The buggy time is only for an hour.
Written 5 July 2023
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aquarian_India
Bengaluru, India263 contributions
Jun 2023
Loved it totally. Lots of animals to see and the best part is battery car to go inside the park. Must visit when in or around Mysore. There are eating places inside the park and at lot of places there are drinking water facilities within park. We enjoyed it fully.
Written 22 June 2023
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UrbanTravelLady
Hyderabad, India205 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
The tickets to zoo can be bought online so its good to get and just show mobile phone when entering. The zoo has option of buggy rides. One can pay 200 rupees for adults or 150 for children and Seniors. We took option of hiring a buggy for 2400 for the 3 of us. The buggy driver was kind enough to take photos of us and also served as a guide showing us around the zoo. As the zoo is very hot in June this was good option. The lions and tigers were dozing but we got to see Pythons, Anacondas, King Cobras, zebra, giraffe, elephants, eagles, chimps, gorillas etc. The buggy ride was an hour long.
Written 22 June 2023
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Sardals
New Delhi, India89 contributions
May 2023 • Family
Mysuru zoo is one of the best Zoo I have seen till date. Very well kept infrastructure & most importantly animals. All animals looked healthy. Has many animals which I hadn't seen in Indian zoo before like gorilla, giraffe, lemur
It's very big zoo so reserve 2-3 hours & if you are not fan of walking or visiting in summer days then opt for electric cart.
It's very big zoo so reserve 2-3 hours & if you are not fan of walking or visiting in summer days then opt for electric cart.
Written 14 June 2023
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Rohin Renny Mathews
Bengaluru, India34 contributions
Is the zoo open during the second Covid wave? I wanted to visit in July '21.
Is online booking important for mysore zoo ? Will their be enough vehicles that we wont have to book online?
Mohammed A
Kaniyambetta, India
Is there any child restrictions in mysore zoo?
George
6 contributions
No we didn't find any...my son is 5 yrs old but nothing was restricted...I saw smaller ones too there.
Riyas Abdul Kareem
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), India13 contributions
Can we book tickets of Brindavan gardens online
Santanu M
Kolkata (Calcutta), India61 contributions
No need for online bookings, as you cab easily get tickets on counter. But just an advise to reach there before 5 pm
Riyas Abdul Kareem
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), India13 contributions
is a restaurent available inside the zoo
Abraham Oommen K
Bengaluru, India48 contributions
yes, but the food court is towards the end of the trail.
Dipti
Pune, India41 contributions
Will this be open on 1st November being karnataka rajya diwas?
SandeepSaha1967
New Delhi, India69 contributions
It is closed on 1st November.
GurudasGavali
Pune, India61 contributions
How much time it is required? Any suggestions for sections ?
Ssshram
Bengaluru, India89 contributions
Minimum time required to go through the Zoo is three hours.
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