Mysuru Zoo’s Wild Animals Can Now Be Adopted

Okay, what’s going on at Mysuru Zoo?

We've all thought about getting a pet sometime, right? It could be a cat, a dog, or a fish. But have you ever thought about adopting a lion or an elephant? Animal lovers can now rejoice. Mysuru Zoo in Karnataka is revising its popular animal adoption scheme. The new scheme will introduce 'flexible adoption plans,' which will benefit anyone who wants to adopt but does not have a lot of money. The current scheme allows for the one-year adoption of an animal or a bird by paying a fixed amount of adoption fees.

But keep in mind that this is not like how we adopt cats and dogs. A person will not be able to take the wild animal home (your neighbours and family members would run away if you brought a lion home). The money will instead be used to feed and care for them at the zoo itself.

What changes are being made to this scheme?

Adoption fees for tigers, elephants, and rhinos can be in the lakhs. Many people who adore such animals may find it difficult to adopt one. So, the zoo officials made some changes to the old scheme so that everyone can adopt an animal for some time.

Under the new scheme, an animal lover can adopt an animal for one day, one week, or one month. This will cost less money. Another reason for making this change is to get more people involved in animal conservation. Zoo officials have said that the new flexible scheme will begin next year.

Why would someone want to adopt an animal from the zoo?

Adoption is a wonderful way to show support for wild animals. Adopting one's favourite animal will help with the animal's feeding and well-being. Your money can give an animal a good life at the zoo. This will also help the wildlife conservation efforts of Mysuru Zoo.

What did we learn from this article?

We learned about the various steps that are being taken to get people involved in the conservation of wild animals. The adoption scheme of Mysuru Zoo allows people who care about animals to become more involved in saving their lives.

At Mysuru Zoo, we can simply pay for the feeding and care of an animal and the zoo staff will do it. But when we adopt a dog or cat and bring it into our home, we have to personally care for it like a member of our family. It’s a very big, serious responsibility. So, what animal would you like to adopt? Please let us know in the comment section.