Mysuru Zoo Ticket Prices, Timings & Complete Visitor Guide

Mysuru Zoo Ticket Prices, Parking & Visit Guide

Planning a trip to Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens? Mysuru Zoo is one of the oldest and most well-maintained zoological gardens in India, home to hundreds of species from across the globe. To help you plan your day with zero surprises at the counter, here is a complete, easy-to-read breakdown of admission charges, ride options, parking fees, and entry guidelines.

General Admission Tickets

Standard entry tickets are available at the main gate every operational day. Rates depend on age categories:

• Adults (Ages 13 and above): ₹ 120 per person.

• Children (Ages 5 to 12): ₹ 60 per child.

• Toddlers and Infants (Below 5 years): Free entry.

Mysuru Zoo & Karanji Lake Combo Tickets

If you plan to explore both the zoo and the nearby Karanji Lake Nature Park, opting for a combo pass saves you time and ticket queues. The combo tickets are valid across all days:

• Adults (Combo Pass): ₹ 150 per person.

• Children (Ages 5 to 12 Combo Pass): ₹ 80 per child.

Battery-Operated Vehicles (Buggy Safari)

The zoo spans over 150 acres, which can be tiring to cover entirely on foot, especially in the afternoon heat. Eco-friendly battery-operated buggies run throughout the day to take visitors through the primary animal enclosures:

• Adult Ride: ₹ 240 per seat.

• Child Ride (Ages 5 to 12): ₹ 180 per seat.

• Senior Citizen Ride: ₹ 180 per seat.

• Private 7-Seater Cart (Online Booking): ₹ 2,400 for a dedicated cart booking.

Vehicle Parking Rates

Dedicated parking spaces are available for private vehicles as well as tour buses outside the zoo complex. All parking fees mentioned below are inclusive of GST:

• Bicycles: ₹ 15 per cycle.

• Two-Wheelers (Bikes & Scooters): ₹ 40 per vehicle.

• Four-Wheelers & Small Taxis (Cars, Jeeps, Autos): ₹ 70 per vehicle.

• Mini Buses & Tempo Travellers: ₹ 125 per vehicle.

• Full-Sized Tourist Buses: ₹ 175 per vehicle.

Camera Permits & Cloakroom Storage

If you carry heavy backpacks, shopping bags, or professional photography gear, the zoo charges standard cloakroom and equipment fees:

• Cloakroom / Luggage Storage: ₹ 15 per piece of baggage.

• Still Camera Pass: ₹ 100 per unit.

• Video Camera Pass: ₹ 200 per unit.

Student & School Group Concessions

Accredited educational institutions visiting in groups can access special discounted admission passes:

• LKG & UKG Students: Free entry for pre-primary groups.

• Primary & Middle School (1st to 7th Standard): ₹ 40 per student.

• High School & Junior College (8th to 12th Standard): ₹ 50 per student.

• Accompanying Faculty: ₹ 50 per teacher, applicable for one teacher per group of 50 students.

Official Mysore Zoo portal to book tickets online:   https://tickets.mysuruzoo.info/

Important Guidelines for School Trips:

To claim the concession, educational institutions must carry a student roster printed on official school letterhead, signed and stamped by the head of the institution. All students must arrive in their formal school uniform and present individual laminated ID cards issued by the school, or carry an official District Education Officer (DEO) permission letter.

Note: Student group concessions are temporarily halted every year during the festive Mysuru Dasara season. If you are planning an excursion around September or October, contact the zoo office beforehand to verify availability.

Best Timings, Navigation Routes & Food Tips

To make the most of your visit, plan to arrive either right when the gates open in the morning or during the late afternoon. Animals are naturally far more active during cooler hours, whereas midday heat often drives big cats and primates deep into shaded enclosures where they are difficult to spot. Reaching early also saves you from winding ticketing queues and gives you ample time to stroll through the shaded tree canopy without rushing before midday crowds peak.

For navigation, the zoo layout follows a well-marked, continuous one-way loop pathway designed so you never miss an exhibit, beginning near the entrance aviaries and guiding you through reptiles, primates, carnivores, and herbivore plains before looping back toward Karanji Lake. While outside food and single-use plastic bottles are strictly prohibited to safeguard animal habitats, multiple designated snack outlets, milk parlors, and pure drinking water refill stations operate along the walking path, and several family-friendly restaurants are located just outside along the main zoo road.

• Target the Early Slot: Arrive between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM to catch feeding times and see tigers, leopards, and elephants at their most energetic.

• Keep Tuesdays in Mind: The zoo remains closed every Tuesday for weekly maintenance, so always plan your travel itinerary accordingly.

• Follow the Paved Loop Trail: Stick to the main numbered walking path clockwise from the entry plaza to effortlessly cover all 150+ acres without doubling back.

• Respect the Plastic Ban: Mysuru Zoo enforces a strict zero-litter, no-plastic policy; carry non-disposable steel or reusable bottles to use at the free filtered water stations.

• Dining Options Inside and Nearby: Enjoy quick bites, ice creams, and tender coconut water inside the authorized green kiosks, or step out to nearby local South Indian vegetarian restaurants on Shalivahana Road for a hearty lunch after your tour.

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