Editing Mysore Zoo (section)

== Karanji Lake ==
{{Main article|Karanji Lake}}
The Karanji Lake which covers {{Convert|77.02|acre|abbr=on}} is located on the eastern side of the zoo. The Chamundi Hills acts as catchment and provides a dramatic backdrop.

Previously the tank was almost a garbage dump being used by all and sundry for each and every function. There was no bird life but for scavengers, crows, and the entire area was a slum. As such it was in constant danger of being taken over by developers for real estate development. The tank was handed to Mysore Zoo in March 1976 by public works department for development and maintenance. The tank is situated on north-east side of Mysore city. It functions as a percolation tank. After the protection and afforestation in the foreshore area, the tank started attracting a variety of birds for breeding & nesting activities. Restoration and development activities were taken up under the [[Asian Development Bank]] project through Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation to the extent of Rs.1.17 crores.

About {{Convert|5|acre|abbr=on}} of prime zoo land has been donated to the Natural History Museum, which will enhance the educational potential of the zoo by offering people a rare opportunity to study natural history of wild animals, aquatic birds and tropical vegetation, etc.<ref>[[Karanji Lake]]</ref>{{Circular reference|date=October 2024}}