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Mysuru Zoo, officially Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, is a zoological garden in Mysuru, Karnataka, India. It was established in 1892 by Chamaraja Wodeyar X and began admitting the public in 1920 after initially serving as a royal menagerie. The zoo has since developed into a large public institution with a collection of native and non-native animals and a role in education and wildlife conservation.
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What is the official name of Mysore Zoo?
Its official name is Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, although Mysuru Zoo and Mysore Zoo are widely used names. The zoo was started in 1892 by Chamaraja Wodeyar X, the ruler of Mysuru. [Government of Karnataka](https://mysore.nic.in/en/tourist-place/srichamarajendrazoologicalgarden/)
When did Mysuru Zoo open to the public?
The zoo began as a royal menagerie in 1892 and started admitting the public in 1920. That change made the former private royal collection a public zoological garden. [Government of Karnataka](https://mysore.nic.in/en/tourist-place/srichamarajendrazoologicalgarden/)
What are Mysuru Zoo's visitor hours and ticket prices?
The district government page lists visiting hours of 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Tuesday as the weekly holiday. It lists admission at ₹100 for adults and ₹50 for children, although visitors should check the zoo before traveling because fees can change. [Government of Karnataka](https://mysore.nic.in/en/tourist-place/srichamarajendrazoologicalgarden/)
What conservation work is associated with Mysuru Zoo?
The zoo runs rescue and rehabilitation work and conservation breeding programs for endangered animals. It also became notable for housing gorillas, orangutans, and chimpanzees together as the three large ape groups. [Mysuru Zoo](https://mysuruzoo.info/public/aboutzoo)
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