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Introduction |
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The Zoo Authority of Karnataka is registered
under Societies Registration Act, 1960, and functioning at Sri
Chamarajendra Zoological Garden’s Premises, Mysore. The
followingeight Zoos recognised by the Central Zoo Authority
were brought under the control of Zoo Authority of Karnataka
by a G.O. dated: 20-07-2002. |
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- Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, Mysore
- Bannerghatta Biological Park, Bangalore
- Children’s Park and Mini Zoo, Bellary
- Mini Zoo, Kittur Rani Chennamma Nisargadhama, Bhutaramanahatti,
Belgaum
- Indira Priyadarshini Pranisangrahalaya, Anagod, Davangere
- Children’s Park-cum Mini Zoo, Binkadakatti, Gadag
- Children’s Park-cum Mini Zoo, Gulbarga
- Tiger and Lion Safari, Tyavarekoppa, Shimoga
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The Member Secretary in the rank of Chief
Conservator of Forests is the Chief Executive of Zoo Authority
of Karnataka. |
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The main objectives of Zoo Authority
of Karnataka are |
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- To breed and rear the endangered species of the fauna
of India and the world with the object of saving them from
extinction and the restocking other Zoos and eventually
to enrich the depleted fauna in Wild.
- To Serve the cause of wildlife conservation directly
by arousing in the people an interest in and concern for
wildlife by organising exhibitions and seminars etc.,
- To study the habits and behavior of animals and birds
in their natural surroundings as well as in captivity.
- To procure such animals as are required for the Zoos
in the State of Karnataka by purchase or exchange, from
other states of India or from abroad.
- The dissemination of knowledge and information about
our wildlife by publication of bulletins and journals etc.,
- To provide technical advice for the preparation of plans
and development of Zoos, Zoological Gardens.
- To conduct research on various problems of the animals
in Zoos, Zoological Parks.
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A rescue centre has been established at
Bannerghatta National Park creating facilities for accommodating
70 Lions and 30 Tigers rescued from various circuses at a total
cost of Rs. 226.50 lakhs. The entire amount is provided by the
Central Zoo Authority, New Delhi. The Rescue Centre created
at Bannerghatta National Park is the first to be completed in
all respects and to be operational in the Country. The following
rescued circus animals have been sheltered here so far. |
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- A Veterinary Hospital at Bannerghatta National Park has
been established at Bannerghatta National Park. A Centre
for identification of animal diseases has also been set
up at Bannerghatta National Park with the help of Institute
of Animal Welfare and Biologicals. This is in addition to
the existing hospital in Mysore Zoo.
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- Establishment of Bear Safari and Tiger Exhibit
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This centre at Bannerghatta National Park was formally
inaugurated on the 30th November 2002. At present 20 Bears
and 6 Tigers are housed in the centre.
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- International Standard Butterfly Park
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The Government of India have approved the project for Rs.
381.25 lakhs for establishment of a Butterfly Park at Bannerghatta
National Park. All the followup action on the project has
been initiated and consultations with various agencies involved
have began.
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Name of the rescued animals |
No. of animals |
| Lions |
92 |
| Tigers |
3 |
| Panthers |
1 |
| Himalayan Bear |
2 |
| Sloth Bear |
2 |
| Total |
100 |
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The Karanji Tank at Mysore is one among the five lakes
in Mysore City. The Restoration and Development of this
tank has been taken up by Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens,
Mysore under Asian Developmental Bank (ADB) Scheme. Sponsored
by Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development & Finance
Corporation (KUIDFC). The estimated cost is Rs. 122.00 lakhs
and the entire amount shall be plrovided as grant through
KUIDFC. The work will be carried out in two phases. Once
the Karanji Tank Project is conpleted it would become one
of the major tourists attraction.
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- Construction of Moated Enclosure for Nilgiri Langurs
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The Central Zoo Authority, New Delhi, has approved construction
of moated enclosure for Nilgiri Langur in Mysore Zoo at
the estimated cost of 38.05 lakhs with 100% funding from
them. The above construction was proposed as per the directions
of the evaluation committee of the Central Zoo Authority.
The above works was taken up during the current year and
the work was completed in accordance with the norms. Presently
the animals are housed to exhibited in this new enclosure
in simulated natural habitat.
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Wildlife
if our heritage
Help us in preserving it for future generations.
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