The uniqueness of this zoo lies in the fact that it is famous for breeding some of the rarest species of animals in captivity. Mysore Zoo has also embarked on a new venture to set up a state-of-the-art Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre.
The greenery surrounding the zoo is breath taking. The natural flora and fauna surrounding this Zoo is simply amazing.
Recently the Zoo come up with a plan to provide mobile ambulance services for the animals in and around Bandipur, Brahmagiri, Kanakapura, Madikeri and other wildlife sanctuaries.
Save lots of energy for the Zoo visit as it takes a good two hour to properly see the zoo. For those of you who are already exhausted there is a tram service inside the zoo, which will give you the opportunity of visiting the Zoo and yet not physically exhausting yourself, for a nominal charge.
vrindanan garden
Brindavan Gardens
Brinavan Gardens have been made famous by the movie makers, who have shot many a song sequence here. Brindavan Gardens is actually a beautiful garden, famous for its variety of fountains, built below the Krishnaraja Sagar Reservoir, which is the brain child of the famous engineer Sir M. Visheshwara. The Gardens are illuminated every day which attracts a lot of tourists, but the fountains especially the musical ones steal the show.
Nagamalai Caves
Fifteen kms away from the city, the early Jain saints lived.
Pazhamudhircholai
Situated on a small hillock about 2 kms from Alagarkovil, this is one of the six abodes of Subbramanya.
Tiruvadavur
The temple of Vedanadha is set amidst picturesque surroundings, but the village is more famous as the birth place of Kapilar, the Sangam poet, and Manickavasagar, the great Pandyan Prime Minister who became a saint. A shrine dedicated to Manickavasagar is here.
