The Allen Forest Zoo or the Kanpur Zoo, located just 2 kilometers away from the city was established in 1971. Christened after Sir Allen, an erstwhile bureaucrat of the Indian Civil Services, this zoo cum botanical garden surrounded by a picturesque atmosphere is a must visit tourist destination. It is the home to variety of animals  like White Asiatic Tiger, Asiatic Lions, Cheetah, Leopard, Hyena, Bear, Grizzly, Monkeys, Languor, Baboon, Musk deer, Deer, Antelope and birds like Emus, Ostrich, Parrots, Parakeet, Crane etc. Apart from these, the zoo is occupied with various Indian as well as European fowls and reptiles. The garden is notable for the rare species of plants and trees. The zoo which remains closed on all Mondays can be visited any time round the year.