Allen Forest Zoo

A great place to start your Kanpur itinerary, Allen Forest Zoo is a natural habitat for flora and fauna, and is a place where you can expect some thrills. Located about 2 km away from the city centre, this zoo is green space in the middle of the industrial city, where you can definitely expect some peace and calm. The zoo was opened in 1971, and has ever since been a source of entertainment for the city dwellers. You can expect to see cheetah, leopard, jaguar, black bear, sloth, monkeys, deer, zebra, and many more animals. The zoo is an ecologically sensitive place, so the use of plastic is strictly prohibited in the premises. There are numerous eateries and shops from where you can get food. The zoo also has a botanical garden, an aquarium, and a lake where you can find animals languidly roaming around. One of the best tourist places in Kanpur, the Allen Forest Zoo is a must-visit.