A Day at Mysuru Zoo - official documentary (HD)

[Music] um it's early morning at the mysuru zoo and the beginning of a new day our zoo is one of the oldest in india and was established in 1892 by the 23rd maharaja of mysore sri charma rajendra woodyard during his time it occupied just 10 acres of land but over the years it has expanded tenfold and is now home to over 150 species of animals from india and around the world including wallabies and cassowaries from australia hyenas rhinos wild dogs and elephants from asia giraffes zebras cheetahs and hippos from africa [Music] and tapers jaguars and spectacular birds from south america this film provides a glimpse of typical events during a day at our zoo we'll introduce you to some unforgettable characters and even give you a sneak peek behind the scenes join us on this expedition and discover why we have been consistently rated as one of the best zoos in asia [Applause] azu is not just renowned for its diverse animal collection but also for its stately gardens [Music] designed almost a century ago by the eminent german botanist and garden designer gh krumbagel these expansive grounds are meticulously maintained to this day [Music] elegant heritage structures add charm to the gardens like this bandstand which was once used to stage music performances [Music] another historical landmark is the tandi sarak or cool road which kept the king shaded as he rode in and out of his nearby summer palace [Music] today you can experience both the old world charm of the maharajahs and the excitement of a modern zoo [Music] set in the heart of my suru azu is one of the city's main attractions and is visited by over 3 million people every year on weekends and holidays the zoo takes on a bustling carnival-like atmosphere with visitors from everywhere for many of them a day at our zoo is their first or closest encounter with the marvels of nature [Applause] among the most popular animals in our zoo are the big cats the glass frontage of our cheetah and leopard enclosures provides an amazing viewing experience leopards may be the most agile predators but their cousins next door are truly awe-inspiring this handsome fellow is prithwi like most of the tigers in our zoo today he was born to manya a white tigress mania herself was born at our zoo in 2005 and has produced many cubs over the years so far all of them have been normal colored tigers [Music] one fact that you may not be aware of is that unlike in the old days zoos in india are no longer permitted to capture animals from the wild for exhibition so to ensure that we always have a variety of animals we depend on exchange programs with other zoos as well as captive breeding [Music] animals born and raised in captivity are well adjusted to zoo life and thrive when provided proper care this includes spacious enclosures enriched with features that simulate natural habitats [Music] well-designed enclosures not only have aesthetic appeal but also create a sense of comfort and well-being for the animals this rock in his enclosure is a habitual vantage point for darshan our own lion king the earthen mound in their enclosure is a favorite spot for our indian grey [Music] wolves most of the wolves in this pack were born and raised in our zoo here they are at just a few weeks old their mother rani did a great job of raising them to adulthood [Music] across from the wolves are the dolls which are also known as asiatic wild dogs they are smaller than wolves and have a shorter snout like wolves wild dogs also hunt in packs and can easily bring down prey much bigger than themselves such as the sambar sambar are fairly common and widely distributed in india's forests they are the largest air in asia and a stag can weigh 350 kilos or more far heavier than the sambar are the gore the largest wild cattle in the world a bull stands six feet at the shoulder and weighs close to a ton at the other end of the spectrum we have one of the smallest herbivores in the world the indian mausteer an adult like this one stands just 13 inches tall and weighs a mere 3 kilos [Music] towering over all our other animals are the tallest mammals in the world a male giraffe can grow over 18 feet tall and weigh more than 2 000 kilos because of their long legs eating anything on the ground isn't easy so we hoist their food up on a pole [Music] a giraffe can extend its tongue by as much as 18 inches this enables it to pluck leaves high up in the canopy [Music] most of the giraffes in our collection were born here and continue to breed well at over four tons the heaviest animal in our zoo is rambo our african elephant [Music] rambo is rarely seen without his faithful sidekick a yellow-billed egret [Music] the elephant's dung attracts insects which the egret is quick to snap up rambo is now in his mid-20s and we hope to find him a mate soon next to rambo's enclosure is our herd of asian elephants they are extremely fond of water and love to splash around at every opportunity they are the most pampered animals in our zoo and even have their own shower elephants have enormous appetites and must be fed throughout the day we give them a combination of cooked food fruits vegetables and grass keeping our animals well-fed and healthy is our top priority and it's quite an exercise every day truckloads of food arrive at the zoo bringing 300 kilos of meat 400 kilos of fruits and vegetables 750 kilos of grains pulses and bran and 6 000 kilos of grass and green fodder only the freshest and best grade of food is fed to our animals and all items are subjected to stringent quality checks our kitchen staff prepares the right type of food for each species it's a race against time every morning catering to the many hungry mouths waiting for their breakfast [Music] irrespective of holidays bad weather earthquakes or riots food has to be delivered several times a day to the enclosures [Music] of course where there's an abundance of food uninvited guests are never far behind many free-living creatures benefit from the banquets that are spread for our animals in turn they add color and gaity to our zoo some of our birds and animals need special food these scarlet ibis get their bright coloring from the beta carotene in the food they eat so to keep them looking beautiful we include shrimp and grated carrots in their diet we also breed and raise meal worms because some animals need insects in their diet at least a couple of times a week like this african backyard fox we have several species of crocodilians in our collection and they are fed fish on alternate weeks our rotters on the other hand need fresh fish every day here comes their keeper with lunch visitors to our zoo might regard the animals they see as just specimens but to us each one is a distinct individual with its own personality mason one of our chimpanzees likes to wave at his admirers like a music conductor abi one of our asian elephants loves to make his own straw hat he'll put it on and take it off several times a day [Music] this ostrich pair might look like a happily married couple but for some reason the male seems to regard his keeper too as a potential mate any time he's nearby the mail will woo him with an elaborate courtship display [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] our sloth beds ganesha and durgi also have distinct personalities they were raised together as cubs and are very attached to each other ganesha is the adventurous one and is always getting up to some mischief [Music] his mate durgi on the other hand likes to take it easy [Music] whenever ganesha gets bored he will cajole the reluctant durgi into a friendly wrestling match [Music] it's all in good fun and no one gets hurt [Music] animals at the zoo can also exhibit a surprising level of intelligence using a rock to relieve an itch is nothing unusual but using a branch as a back scratcher now that's clever [Music] when his keeper enters the enclosure every morning krishna the hippo will literally demand a mouthwash our male indian rhino virat knows exactly when it's bath time he will walk to the bathing area without any prompting and won't leave until he's received a thorough wash like virat many animals at the zoo develop a close bond with their keepers but don't be fooled only their keeper can get this close zoo animals can be very dangerous and the rest of us must always stay behind the railings however if you would like a closer bond with our animals you can participate in our adoption program and sponsor the upkeep of any of our animals as a sponsor you will get special visit privileges and your support will help take care of some of our feeding expenses when you see healthy and happy animals at our zoo it's thanks to the elaborate management protocols we have in place which are implemented by a staff of nearly 300 people you may not notice them but they are everywhere quietly doing their jobs keeping enclosures clean and regularly disinfected forms a large part of every keeper's duties the main gate and entrances to other sensitive sections also have disinfectant mats to minimize the spread of diseases preventive medicine 2 is a crucial aspect of our animal health care routine today our veterinary team is preparing to vaccinate the giraffes against foot and mouth disease the syringe is loaded into a special gun and then fired into the animal's rump the big males barely flinch when the dart hits home but next door the females and their young are already nervous one by one the doctors get them all the vaccine gets injected within seconds after the dart pierces a couple of flicks of the tail and the dart falls off and will be collected by the keeper animals can also get affected by ticks and fleas today it is the turn of these bhara sinha or swamp deer to receive their periodic treatment for rectal parasites an organic insect repellent is mixed with water and sprayed in the form of a fine mist as the animals gather to feed despite all these precautions however animals do get sick sometimes and are treated at our zoo hospital this sloth bear has been tranquilized and brought in for an x-ray and an ultrasound once the doctors diagnosed the problem the animal will be treated and closely monitored the zoo hospital also houses our animal orphanage this is chamundi she was found abandoned in the wild and sent to us when she was just six months old her keeper feeds her a special milk formula several times a day like all youngsters chamundi can be greedy after gulping down her milk she will read her playmate's lunchbox [Music] the car calf must eat quickly before chamundi finishes everything [Music] meanwhile it's feeding time for the other orphans sometimes babies born at the zoo are not properly looked after by their mothers and have to be painstakingly hand raised these hyena pups are just a few weeks old but have insatiable appetites they are absolute rowdies and can be quite quarrelsome at feeding time [Applause] one of our most popular exhibits is our newly redesigned snake house here you can come face to face with the heaviest snake in the world the green anaconda from south america or the longest venomous snake asia's king cobra a male like this one can grow to 18 feet in length and raise nearly one-third of its body off the ground our walk-in aviaries are also popular as they allow visitors to stroll among the birds the star attractions in this aviary are the black swans [Music] our zoo has been a great venue for inspiring a love for nature in young minds every year since 1992 about 60 students have been hand-picked for a year-long program involving lectures and field visits the students are taught various aspects of nature conservation which we hope will instill a lifelong empathy for the natural world [Music] we also pride ourselves as a clean and green zoo and recycle much of the organic waste that is generated mega herbivores like rhinos hippos and elephants eat vast quantities of food and of course what goes in does come out our keepers have their work cut out clearing these mini mountains of tongue we ensure that none of this waste goes to waste from the pens herbivore dung is sent to a vermi composting yard where it is slowly converted to a rich natural fertilizer that keeps our gardens lush and lovely the best time to visit our zoo is in the morning or the evening when animals are at their most active from entry to exit the pathway through the zoo is 3.2 kilometers which you can cover in just a couple of hours but we recommend that you take it slowly to get the most out of your trip but do avoid the middle of the day if you can as it's a time when most animals rest [Music] while most visitors come to our zoo to see animals we also have a great variety of trees from all over the world some are as old as the zoo itself [Music] for over a century these grounds with their magnificent trees and animals have been an important part of mysuru's rich heritage it has been our constant endeavor to provide the best conditions for our animals and to ensure that visitors have a memorable day at our zoo we are immensely proud that what started as a maharaja's private menagerie has evolved into a vibrant and dynamic public institution with your continued support we hope to make mysuru zoo even better in the years to come [Music] you

Channel: Shekar Dattatri

Views: 12,067,703

Keywords: Mysore Zoo, Mysuru Zoo, Zoo, India zoo, Indian zoo, Tiger, Hippo, Elephant, Hyena, Lion, sloth bear, Sri Chamarajendra zoological gardens, Mysore, Mysuru, Mysuru tourist spot, Shekar Dattatri, Sara Mohan, Navneeth Sundar, Sai Shravanam, ostrich, bat-eared fox, jaguar, white tiger, cassowary, indian wolf, indian rhino, GH Krumbiegel, chimpanzee, Giraffe

Id: MuB7HHeuNbc

Length: 25min 26sec (1526 seconds)

Published: Mon Sep 11 2017