Attractions
- Botanical garden
The zoo houses a botanical garden with a collection of some of the country’s rare species of plants that is dotted with sylvan lakes. The zoo grounds are also professionally maintained by forest conservationists, and it records large attendance from all age groups and communities in Kanpur. It is a popular destination for picnics, nature walks, and outdoor recreation, as well as teaching school students about natural habitats, environmental issues, and responsible eco-friendly living.
- Lake
A rainwater lake is the centre of attraction at Allen Forest, and visitors can see hundreds of deer grazing in open savannah-like land without fear of any predator.
- Aviary
The Aviary includes birds from all over the world, including Ostrich from Africa and Emu from Australia and New Zealand, parrots, crane, parakeets, various Indian birds as well as European fowl, and Latin American birds..
- Night house
Night creatures are housed in a separate building. These include porcupines, toddy cat and others.
- Aquarium
The zoo includes an aquarium.
- Life Size Dinosaur Sculptures
There are life size sculptures of pre-historic dinosaurs.
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