Mysuru zoo continue to hand-hold small, mini-zoos in State
The Hindu
Spares a hippo pair and barking deer to Tyavarekoppa Tiger and Lion Safari near Shivamogga
The century-old Mysuru zoo has continued its support in developing small- and mini-zoos in the State that are being projected as tourist attractions in tier-II and tier-III cities. It has been enriching the collection of animals and birds in smaller zoos to help them attract more footfall and become self-sustainable.
A kind of “sister zoo” concept, the management of Mysuru zoo recently gifted a pair of hippopotamus and five barking deer to the Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Safari near Shivamogga. The safari had earlier received animals and birds from the zoo.
The Mysuru zoo is also adopting zoos that are crying for attention, for helping them emerge as attractions for locals.