Mysore Zoo Summer Camp - Captive Wild Animal Management & Wildlife Conservation
by Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysore Zoo)
Wildlife Conservation Skills
A 10-day summer camp at Mysuru Zoo teaching students aged 12 to 18 the basics of captive wild animal management and wildlife conservation.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
₹2,000
Participation format
Individual
Duration
10 days
Time needed
10 days
Eligibility
Open to students aged 12 to 18 years. Applications are collected in person at the zoo office over a short window each March; only 60 students are selected per batch on a first come first served basis. A photograph and age proof (Aadhaar card or birth certificate) are required. No residency restriction is stated, so applicants from any state may apply.
- Age range
- 12 to 18 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and recognition
Certificate
Camp Completion Certificate
Participants who complete the ten-day programme receive a certificate at the closing ceremony.
Skills your child builds
How to apply
- 1Collect the application form in person from the zoo administrative office during the announced collection window
- 2Submit the completed form with a recent passport-size photograph and age proof (Aadhaar card or birth certificate) at the zoo office
- 3Seats are confirmed on a first come first served basis, limited to 60 students per batch
- 4Attend the 10-day camp for the allotted batch in April or May
Rules and guidelines
- Only 60 students are selected per batch on a first come first served basis
- A recent passport-size photograph and valid age proof are required at the time of application
- Attendance across both theory and practical sessions is required to receive the completion certificate
Fees and financial support
Fee details
Camp fee of Rs. 2,000 per student, Fee for the next edition had not been announced at the time of research.
About this opportunity
The Summer Camp at Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens introduces students to the basics of captive wild animal management and wildlife conservation. It runs every year in two ten-day batches during April and May.
Participants aged 12 to 18 years learn about biodiversity, animal behaviour, wildlife crimes and laws, and health care management of captive animals. Sessions are led by zoo officials, veterinarians and subject matter experts, and pair theory classes with zoo patrol duty and direct interaction with animal keepers.
The camp extends beyond the zoo premises with visits to Karanji Lake Nature Park and the Regional Museum of Natural History, giving students a broader view of conservation work in the region. Each batch is capped at 60 students, selected on a first come first served basis once applications open.
Students who complete the programme receive a certificate at a closing ceremony and are encouraged to stay connected with the zoo through its youth club. The camp has run every year since 2005, making it one of the longest running wildlife education programmes for school-going children in Karnataka.
Camp details
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo)
Trainers
Zoo officials, veterinarians and wildlife subject matter experts
Activities
- Zoo patrol duty
- Interaction with animal keepers
- Theory sessions on wildlife conservation and biodiversity
- Practical sessions on captive animal management
- Visit to Karanji Lake Nature Park
- Visit to the Regional Museum of Natural History
- Expert-led talks by zoo officials and specialists
Academic details
Difficulty: Introductory
What's covered
Covers basics of biodiversity, captive wild animal management, animal behavioural studies, wildlife crimes and laws, and health care management of captive animals through theory classes, zoo patrol duty and keeper interactions.
Frequently asked questions
How do students typically adjust to spending long days at the zoo during the camp?
The programme runs as a day camp from 10 AM to 4 PM, so students return home each evening rather than staying overnight, which tends to ease adjustment for first-time campers.
What safety measures are in place when students interact with zoo animals?
Zoo patrol duty and keeper interactions are conducted under the direct supervision of trained animal keepers, veterinarians and zoo officials, keeping students at a safe distance from enclosures.
What lasting benefits do students gain beyond the ten-day session?
Participants who complete the programme are invited to stay connected through the zoo's youth club, giving them a continued avenue to volunteer and build on the conservation knowledge gained.
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