Contribution for animal adoption program at Mysore Zoo:
Introduction to Mysore Zoo:
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, Mysore established in 1892 has got International Recognition for its unique achievements in breeding more than 160 species of both exotic and indigenous origin. The Mysore Zoo has contributed to the conservation by developing a unifying bond between animals and visitors over the years.
Since its inception, the Mysore Zoo has expanded from a mere 10.9 acres to 190 acres including Karanji Lake with its picturesque background of Chamundi hills.
Mysore Zoo is home to various species of birds, reptiles, mammals from across the country and abroad. Some of the animals that can be seen at Mysore Zoo include Parakeets, Love Birds, Finches, Ducks, Geese, Jungle Fowls, Swans, Flamingo, Adjutant Stork, Vultures, Eagles, Pelicans, Hornbills, Black Bucks, Geese, Turtle, Tortoise, Porcupines, Lemurs, Monitor Lizards, Owls, Peafowls, Phytons, Kraits, King Cobras, Vipers, Sand Boas, Crocodiles, Giant Squirrels, Baboons, Nilgiri Langurs, Gorilla, Chimpanzee, Deers, Wild, Boars, Emu, Jackals, Leopard, Gaur, Jaguar, Tapir, Zebra, Hyaena, Bears, Hippo, Rhino, Giraffe, Lions, Royal Bengal Tiger, Elephant to name some of the prominent animal species.
Why to Adopt?
The adoption programme is a novel way to show your support and care for wild animals. By adopting an animal, you will contribute towards feeding of the animal for one full year and also to the wildlife conservation efforts of Mysore Zoo.
Adoption Plan by Life’s Calling Sports:
• As part of the Celebration Mysore Marathon, Life’s Calling Sports is promoting the cause of Adoption of animals at Mysore Zoo as it is one of the biggest and well managed Zoo’s in India and very popular with the visitors to Mysore from across the country and also abroad.
• We would like the participants of the Marathon to opt voluntarily to contribute to the cause of adoption of animals.
• In the Registration Page, we have given a field Cause with options Yes/No. If you opt Yes, One gets an option to contribute an amount of your choice.
• We offer a choice of Rs.100/Rs.500/Rs.750/Rs.1000/Rs.5000
• The amount so contributed by all the participants and during the promotion of the event by the individuals, corporates will be pooled to adopt an animal on behalf of all the contributors to the fund.
• An individual contributing Rs.1000 and above will be given a Certificate in Appreciation of their Support to the Adoption Programme.
Message from Srinath