Somashekar wants Mysuru Zoo to open from June 8

Mysuru: ST Somashekar, Mysuru district in-charge minister, said that Mysuru Zoo might open from June 8.
As part of phase 1 of unlock 1.0, places of worship, hotels, restaurants, hospitality services and shopping malls are expected to open. “I have asked the government to approve the opening of the zoo from Monday,” said Somashekar.
Two weeks back authorities of Mysuru zoo announced that it is ready to reopen the facility to public but they’re awaiting nod from the government. It had announced a list of guidelines taken to ensure social distancing between the visitors and strict measures to punish erring visitors. Zoo had said spitting could attract a fine of Rs 1000 and chewing paan and chewing tobacco will strictly prohibited and every movement of visitors will be monitored though CCTVs.
Perhaps, Mysuru Zoo established in 1892 had highest animals, birds and reptiles, in captivity is the first zoo in India to take initiative to reopen given that it is a tourist season. Highest footfall Zoo has recorded is 3.3 million and the gate collection is a major source of revenue. With closure of Zoo for over two months, the authorities struggled to generate revenue to feed animals.
When contacted Zoo Authority of Karnataka member-secretary BP Ravi, said government hasn’t given its nod yet in this regard. We also need to take permission from district administration. We however are keeping the facility ready for reopening. The official meanwhile, confirmed that all the animals at the Zoo are hale and hearty.