One of the oldest zoos in the country, the Mysore zoo houses rare species of animals and birds, some of which have been successfully bred in captivity. About 1,450 specimen across 168 species from over 25 countries can be found at this facility. Some of these include the tiger, leopard, Asiatic and African elephants, anaconda, white rhino, antelope, chimpanzee, gorilla, Capuchin monkey, swamp deer, mouse deer, nilgai and many others. Spread over an area of 37.25 hectare in a beautifully laid-out garden and serene surroundings, the zoo is officially known as the Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens. A favourite weekend getaway for locals, it receives over 3 million guests a year! It was opened to the general public in year 1892.

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