How to adopt animals in Karnataka Zoo?

 

Best way to adopt animals in Karnataka Zoo:

Karnataka, a state in South India, boasts diverse flora and fauna. These woods are home to 25% of India’s elephant population and 20% of the country’s tiger population.

Many areas of Karnataka remain undiscovered, and new species of flora and wildlife are being discovered. The Western Ghats mountains in Karnataka’s western portion are a biodiversity hotspot.

 

Bannerghatta National Park :

Bengaluru Bannerghatta Biological Park is a one-of-a-kind ecologically significant place located on the northern terminus of Mysuru Elephant Reserve and one of the Best places to adopt animals in Karnataka Zoo.

The Park plays an important role in the protection of rich floral and faunal variety, as well as in the sequestration of carbon and the maintenance of regional hydrology.

This began modestly in the shape of “Picnic Corner” in 1971 in order to give picnic amenities to the urban population leaving in the neighborhood of Bengaluru. The zoo is located in the Bannerghatta Sandal Reserve, between the Champakadhama and Mirza hills.

In captivity, there are 1941 creatures from 94 different species of mammals, reptiles, and birds of both alien and Indian origin. There is also a Museum and an Auditorium for the education of tourists.

Thiamin deer, Hog deer, King Cobra, Crocodiles, Himalayan black bear, Panthers, and numerous birds are the most notable and intriguing.

 

Mysore Zoo:

The Mysuru Zoo, also known as the Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, is the most popular zoo in Karnataka and one of the country’s oldest, having opened in 1892.

The zoo is home to a diverse range of flora and wildlife, including 1,450 animal species and 168 bird species from more than 25 nations. Mysore Zoo was founded in 1892 from Maharaja Sri Chamaraja Wodeyar’s private menagerie on 10 acres of the summer palace grounds.

The zoo was enlarged to 45 acres during the following ten years, with extensive exhibits are still being used.

 

Shimoga Zoo :

Thyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Safari are located in the state of Karnataka on an area of 250 hectares, approximately 10.0 kilometers from Shimoga. The Safari has four lions and seven tigers. According to the Central Zoo Authority’s classification of zoos, the Zoo is now classified as a “Small Zoo.”

Over the last couple of years, the planet has seen several vague ebbs and flow in its various parts. Pandemic being the most horrifying and limelight stealing issue hasn’t just affected the humans but is leaving a great impact on the flora and fauna as well.

Karnataka, being one of the most enriched states in numbers of the lush green and various species of animals in its cradle, is now finding ways to protect, preserve and provide a better survival ambiance for the same.

The zoo authority of Karnataka has opened the platform for us, citizens, to be a part of this same wildlife that we are proud of.

ZAK, Zoo Authority Of Karnataka, has designed an app, that allows us to choose any of the animals from the various existing species and adopt them from 9 available zoos across the state.

This allows you to contribute to the looking after of the animals. ZAK also issues you with a certificate as an appreciation for the contribution. While we sit, talk, and take pride in the natural exquisites we have in the state, why not join hands in refining it. ZAK has made it all easier to reach out to the wildlife sector of Karnataka.

How to adopt :

For android users, go to the play store and search for the Zoos Association of Karnataka app,

Download the ZAK app on your device.

Login to it.

You are given two options: Start Adopting  and Start Donating

You are provided with all the animals from the respective zoo in the start adopting option. Go through them and choose your favorite one to adopt.

 

Why adopt these animals?

Animals play a vital role in the food chain which is the basic need of human existence. Animals are more important than we consider them to be. A certain classified eco-balance is maintained when the wildlife is doing great and healthy.

Wildlife directly or indirectly provides a wide range of services to human existence. The quality of wildlife directly impacts the quality of human life. As the zoo and sanctuaries are not appreciating any audience to avoid the chaos of pandemic, they are observing the financial crisis to help their animals with food and other various needs.

Adopting these animals and donating for their cause, would help the zoo and other wildlife organizations to continue providing their animals with the basic needs hassle-free.