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Bengaluru, July 11:<\/strong> Karnataka\u2019s Minister for Forests, Environment, and Zoological Sciences, Eshwar B. Khandre, has proposed the establishment of a penguin park at Karanji Lake in Mysuru, marking a major step in the state’s efforts to modernize zoo infrastructure and attract more tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The announcement was made during the 159th Administrative Board Meeting of the Karnataka Zoo Authority, held at Vikas Soudha in Bengaluru. Minister Khandre directed department officials to submit a formal proposal for the penguin park without delay, citing expert assessments that found the current aquarium building next to Mysuru Zoo suitable for conversion into a controlled habitat for penguins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis move will not only enhance the appeal of Mysuru Zoo but also contribute to conservation education and tourism,\u201d said the Minister. Khandre also outlined a comprehensive vision to transform the state\u2019s zoological facilities. He emphasized the need to improve zoo infrastructure, diversify wildlife exhibits, and enhance the visitor experience as part of a broader tourism development strategy. Introducing internationally popular species like penguins, he stated, could significantly increase footfall and engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As part of the long-term plan, the Minister urged zoo authorities to establish exchange programs with international zoos to bring in exotic species while adhering to global welfare and conservation standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n A major focus of Khandre\u2019s address was financial autonomy. He stated that all zoos in Karnataka should aim for complete financial self-sufficiency within five years\u2014generating enough revenue through ticket sales, events, and sponsorships to cover operational costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe goal is to make our zoos financially independent, ecologically responsible, and globally recognized,\u201d Khandre added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If approved and implemented, the penguin park at Karanji Lake could become a first-of-its-kind attraction in South India, potentially positioning Mysuru as a leading wildlife tourism hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Bengaluru, July 11: Karnataka\u2019s Minister for Forests, Environment, and Zoological Sciences, Eshwar B. Khandre, has proposed the establishment of a penguin park at Karanji Lake in Mysuru, marking a major step in the state’s efforts to modernize zoo infrastructure and attract more tourists. The announcement was made during the 159th Administrative Board Meeting of the…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4930,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4929","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-karnataka"],"yoast_head":"\n
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