Submissions are invited for Wildlife Week Photography Contest 2024 by Mysuru Zoo. The last date of submission is September 16, 2024.
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popularly known as ‘Mysuru Zoo’, is one of the oldest zoos of the country established by his highness, the erstwhile ruler of Mysuru Sri Chamarajendra Wadiyar Bahadur. Mysuru Zoo is known for its meticulous planning, cleanliness, conservation breeding of endangered species, housing exotic animals from around the globe and recreation of natural habitat for captive animals.
His Highness SriChamarajendra Wodeyar Bahadur, the 23rd Ruler of Yadu Dynasty started this zoo during the year 1892. This Zoo Garden was designed not for amusement of the Royalty but to educate the people of the State about Wildlife. It has the unique distinction of breeding rare species in captivity and emphasis was laid towards the comfort and wellbeing of the animals.
Mysore Zoo is organizing Wildlife Photography Competition and Exhibition as a part of Wildlife Week celebrations from 2nd to 8th October, 2024.
The competition will be held for two categories, i.e., ex-situ conservation and in-situ conservation. Each category consists of 3 cash awards and 4 Certificate of Merit.
Entry Fee for each section will be Rs.100/- (Rupees One Hundred only).
Hard copy of the printed photos in 12” x 18” needs to be submitted to office of the Executive Director Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, Zoo Main Road Indiranagar, Mysore, Karnataka-570010. Soft copy of the same images to be mailed to eomysuruzoo[at]gmail[dot]com. Soft copy of each image should not be more than 5 mb with 1920 x 1080 resolutions.
The last date of submission is September 16, 2024.
Email: eomysuruzoo[at]gmail[dot]com
