Kanpur Zoological Park, Kanpur

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.

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.

1. It is home to various fauna, winged animals and reptiles.
2. Allen Forest was developed by George Bernie Allen, a famous British industrialist from Kanpur on the banks of river Ganga.
3. It is one of those zoological parks which have been built on modern zoo building principles.
4. Curved enclosures give the animal ample space for movement and help to express their biological and physical expressions.
5. Allen Forest is an important place with the enthusiasm of the local people to investigate the flora and fauna abundance.
6. The forest is home to a decent variety of flowers of the major Indo-Gangetic regions.

📅 Last update: 2023-09-07 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan

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