The Mysore zoo is to receive exotic species from two overseas zoos From zoo Zlin in the Czech republic, in exchange for 10 spot billed pelican the zoo will receive 2 pairs of ring tailed lemur, a pair of red necked wallaby, 2 pairs of military macaws, 0.2 lesser rhea and a pair of capuchin monkey (species not named). From Singapore zoo in exchange for a pair of sloth bear the zoo will receive 3.1 African wild dog and 2.1 meerkat. The Hindu : Karnataka / Mysore News : Mysore zoo to have a few exotic species soon
A female giraffe was born at the zoo over the weekend, there can't be that many giraffes in India. Mysore zoo welcomes new guest - Mysore - City - The Times of India
Mysore Zoo is among the first and foremost developed zoos in India. It has earned this distinction ex aequo with Hyderabad Zoo. Consequently, it is also the zoo with the most frequent contacts to/exchanges with foreign zoos that have a cross-fertilising effect so to speak on general standards, exhibitry, animal management et al. The onus on more info re zoos in India or Malaysia or Indonesia for that matter goes back to the courtesy we provide posters or potential sources from these regions. I am afraid to say we are not as welcoming as we might be (re. frequent derisory remarks vis a vis zoos in the less developed zoo world versus those we direct at zoos in the developed world). I may frequently criticise zoos in India, but I remain convinced that with current levels of entry fees, current restricted zoo funding from State and Federals and the ever present bureacracy in animal exchanges, the Indian zoos segment will continue to struggle towards progress. However, us just criticising without putting anything back in (the armchair syndrome) is not helping either. I do advocate more even-handed posting (while not ignoring the down-sides, also looking at the positives and the importance of a zoo in a given country) and also would like to see from our major developed zoos similar support structures for Indian zoos (or for that matter for Malaysian/Indonesian/Thai + for African zoos) appearing as they already exist between EEP-ALPZA (and SSP-Latin America) or EEP-EURAZA region (E.European zoo support network). That would be a major step forward and allow cross benefits to both sides of the equation (an exchange of ideas, funding, animals ..., the options are myriad!!!). After all the central issue is if we do not have zoos how can a big portion of our human world relate to animals, plants and the environment anyhow?Zoos perform an even more important role in the less developed world than in the developed world.
The zoo has received 1.2 cheetah as part of an exchange with Leipzig zoo, the animals came from Johannesburg, Mysore is the second to zoo in India to hold cheetah. Mysore zoo gets new members - The Times of India
2.2 cheetahs actually arrived and 2.1 are on show as the other female is off show, rearing a litter of 3 kittens Dhoni to adopt a tiger at Mysore zoo | Deccan Chronicle
Mysore zoo has received from the Madras crocodile bank Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus), Dwarf Caiman (Paloesuchus palpebrosus) and African Slender Snouted Crocodile (Mecistops cataphractus). This brings the collection of crocodilians up to 5 species.
Mysore zoo has received a pair of African buffalo. The male buffalo, Rajan is 12 years old and was originally a resident of the National Zoological Park, New Delhi until it was transferred to Thiruvananthapuram Zoo in 2004. Bindu, the female buffalo is aged 11 years old and was born at Thiruvanathapuram Zoo. The pair has been sent to the Mysore Zoo in exchange of a pair of Indian Gaur and a pair of Red Jungle Fowl which have been sent to the Thiruvananthapuram Zoo.
The zoo is to receive 8 scarlet ibis and 3 black necked swans from a zoo in the Czech republic in exchange for 4 Asian open billed stork. They will also receive a group of 8 capuchin monkeys from the same zoo as a goodwill gesture. Mysore zoo to host Scarlet Ibis and Capuchin monkeys | Deccan Chronicle
Do you know which Czech Zoo. Only Zlin-Lesna has all 3 species, but black-neched swans aren't too hard to get (and without that species several other options arise).
It is Zlin-Lesna. They need to get rid of their capuchin monkeys because the old monkey house should be reconstructed into a cownose ray touch-pool.
4 cheetahs and the female black rhino have all died within the space of 6 weeks. African black rhino dies at Mysore Zoo - The Times of India
Mysore zoo to get exotic birds, animals Mysore zoo to get exotic birds, animals - Times Of India MYSORE: ZAK council on Tuesday gave permission for exchange of animals between Mysore zoo and other Indian and international zoos with pending approval from central zoo authority of India. Mysore zoo is likely to get nine exotic species of birds/animals from Zoo Zlin Czech Republic in exchange for spotted pelican and sloth bear. ZAK chairman Nanjundaswamy told TOI that Zoo Zlin authorities will be sparing greater flamingo, scarlet macaw and ring-tailed lemur to Mysore zoo.
Visited the Mysore Zoo last week, will write a proper review later when I have the chance, but I admit, I was very impressed by the grounds and size/standard of (almost all) the enclosures.
