The Allen Forest Zoo or better known as Kanpur Zoo which was established in 1971. The Kanpur Zoo with its with its beautiful environs is a popular picnic spot among the tourists and locals alike.

Inside the zoo, there is a botanical garden that boasts of a rare collection of plants. It is located at a distance of two kilometers from the city. The zoo is the home to several animal species like White Asiatic Tiger, Cheetah, Leopard, Hyena, Bear, Grizzly, Monkeys, Languor, Baboon, Musk deer, Deer, Asiatic Lions, Antelope and a varied species of birds like Emus, Ostrich, Parrots, Parakeet, Crane, Parrots, and various Indian as well as European fowls deserve mention.