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Shivamogga Zoo & Safari

Enroute to the famous Jog falls of Shivamogga and conveniently located 10 kms away from the heart of the Shivamogga city. Shivamogga Zoo will amaze you with a diverse range of animals, birds, reptiles and birds of both Indian and foreign origin living in a carefully crafted habitat. If you have planned a visit to Shivamogga, then you must add this to your bucket list!

A door to hilly regions of the Western Ghats, Shivamogga is a haven for poets and artists to unleash their inner spirit. The mesmerizing waterfalls, the lush green mountains are home to end number of birds, animals and plants. Nicknamed as Gateway to Malnad, this place is a magical wardrobe to nothing short of a dreamland. The picturesque surrounding will leave you spell bound through the adventure journeys that will unfold. You might also want to keep an eye for some facinating pugmarks!

The area is nothing short of a lush green foliage and rich colours during most parts of the year. Our zoo is attached to Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary making it a rich heritage to indigenous flora and fauna. Although we are a small zoo spread over an area of 12 hectares, we conserve and care for about 109 animals belonging to 18 species. We are supported by Malnad Area Development Board (MADB), Mysore Paper Mill (MPM) Ltd., Bhadravathi, Karnataka Forest Department and other few voluntary organisations