5. 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.
12. 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
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15. Bandipur National Park (Kannada: ಬಂಡೀಪುರ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ
ಉದ್ಾಾನ), 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.