Overview
- The zoo said on Friday that it attracted 1.57 lakh visitors and earned ₹193.19 lakh in gate revenue over the 11‑day Dasara period.
- Revenue marginally exceeded 2025’s ₹191.37 lakh, but visitor numbers on Ayudha Puja and Vijayadashami fell to 20,264 and 19,745 respectively from about 27,000 each in 2025.
- Hotels in Mysuru reported full occupancy during Dasara and the city’s extended illumination will run through October 31, moves local tourism officials expect will keep visitors in the city.
- Zoo authorities publicly thanked visitors, police and staff for cooperation in maintaining cleanliness and peaceful conditions during the festival.
- Year‑by‑year figures from 2022–2026 show fluctuating visitor totals and rising revenue, a pattern that could mean higher per‑visitor spending or steadier visits across the festival rather than peaks on single days.