Mysore Zoo is organising training for the final year B.Sc. (Forestry) students of Ponnampet Forest College from April 8 to May 14.

It is proposed to create awareness and opportunity to learn about Zoo management and their activities.

The programme is designed to understand the importance of conservation education, captive breeding research, rescue and rehabilitation.

B U Chengappa, retd principal chief conservator of Forests will inaugurate the training programme on April 8 at 11 am at Mysore Zoo.

M Nanjundaswamy, Chairman, Zoo Authority of Karnataka will preside over the function. R S Suresh, member secretary, Zoo Authority of Karnataka will participate in the inauguration as chief guest, according to a press release from the zoo.

Animal adoption

Mysore zoo has announced that the following persons have adopted the noted animals under “Adoption of Animals” scheme by paying the adoption fee.

Dhananjay Patnakar from Koramangala, Bangalore has adopted the cheetah paying Rs 50,000 for a year from March 24, 2012, to March 23, 2013, while Vaanathi Paulvannan from Coimbatore has adopted a Russel Viper for a year, paying Rs 2,000 .

Sonam Sultana and Prajwal B R from Rayanakere and Hootagalli in the city have adopted a Love Bird and Red Avadavit, respectively paying Rs 1000 each for a year, according to a press release from the zoo.

source: http://www.DeccanHerald.com / Home> District / DHNS / Mysore, April 03rd, 2012