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Kanpur Zoological Park, Kanpur
Kanpur Zoological Park: One of the best places to visit in Kanpur
Entry Fee & Ticket
Adult (per person) - ₹70/-, Child (3 to 12 yrs age) - ₹35/-, Foregners (per person) - ₹400/-, Foreigner Child (per person) - ₹200/-
Opening Time & Days
Kanpur Zoological Park is open from Tuesday to Sunday and is closed on every Monday. The Kanpur Zoological Park opening and closing timing is 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Best Time to Visit
January, February, March
Place visit with
Family, Kids, Friends, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Place Type
Zoo, Nature Sites and Parks
Official Info
Nearest Metro Station
About Kanpur Zoological Park
Allen Forest Zoo is the largest open green space in Kanpur and the largest zoological park in North India. The zoo was opened on February 4, 1974 under the supervision of the then IFS officer RS Bhadauria. This zoo is spread over 76.56 hectares in which 1400 animals are found.
It is one of those zoological parks which have been built on modern zoo building principles. The animals living in the Zoological Park are kept in open and dense enclosures. Lots of animals to see including tigers, leopards and lions. Also tourists can see a fish aquarium here.
Architecture of Kanpur Zoological Park
Allen Forest Zoo With an area of 76.56 hectares, the terrain of the park resembles a high woodland. This zoological park has a picturesque landscape, lush vegetation, a pristine lake and many rare species of plants and animals.
Interesting facts about Kanpur Zoological Park
- It is home to various fauna, winged animals and reptiles.
- Allen Forest was developed by George Bernie Allen, a famous British industrialist from Kanpur on the banks of river Ganga.
- It is one of those zoological parks which have been built on modern zoo building principles.
- Curved enclosures give the animal ample space for movement and help to express their biological and physical expressions.
- Allen Forest is an important place with the enthusiasm of the local people to investigate the flora and fauna abundance.
- The forest is home to a decent variety of flowers of the major Indo-Gangetic regions.
How to reach Kanpur Zoological Park
Kanpur Zoological Park FAQs:
𝒜. It is located at Azad Nagar, Nawabganj, Kanpur.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Kanpur Zoological Park: The entry fee of the zoo is INR 20 for adults and INR 10 for children, The zoo is open from 08:00 am to 05:00 pm 6 days of week (Monday close).
𝒜. You should visit Kanpur Zoological Park during January, February, March months for best experience.
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