Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Chamarajendra Zoological  Gardens (Mysore Zoo) is organising a Wildlife Photography Competition and Exhibition from Oct. 2 to 8 at the Zoo premises as part of Wildlife Week celebrations.

The competition will be held  in two categories, — ex-situ conservation and in-situ conservation. Each category consists of 3 cash awards and 4 certificate of merit.

Picture size requirements:

• Only 2 un-mounted photographs measuring size of 12″ x 18″ will be accepted in each category. Any picture less than this size will be rejected.

• Entry fee for each section will be Rs.100.

• For ex-situ conservation category, pictures taken in Mysore Zoo within 12 months prior to Sept.20, 2023 will be accepted.

• For in-situ conservation category, specify the location where the picture was clicked.

• All photos must be original work, taken by the entrants.

• The winners will be contacted via the email address provided during the entry.

• Award-winning photographs of the contest will be displayed as per the convenience of Zoo.

• Last date for submission of photos is Sept. 20 by 5.30 pm at the Office of the Executive Director, Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, Zoo Main Road Indiranagar, Mysuru.

Soft copy of the same images may be mailed to: edumysore99gmail.com.

For details, contact Ph: 0821 -2440752 or 96866-68099 during office hours (10 am-5.30 pm) only, according to a press release from D. Mahesh Kumar, Zoo Executive Director.