Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Prani Udyan

Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Prani Udyan and its collection

Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Prani Udyan, opened in 1921, is a zoo in Lucknow, Kanpur division.

The Central Zoo Authority of India classes it as a large zoo.

History

It was founded in 1921 to mark a visit by the Prince of Wales, on a proposal that originated with the state governor, Sir Harcourt Butler. A state government order dated 4 June 2001, numbered 1552/14-4-2001-30/90, Van Anubhag-4, renamed the Prince of Wales Zoological Gardens Trust as Lucknow Prani Udyan.

What the venue says

• miniature toy train
• on-site State Museum
• There are various snack kiosks, food stalls, and refreshment counters inside the park grounds offering light bites and beverages.
• Paid parking facilities are available on-site near the zoo gates on a first-come, first-served basis for visitors.
• The facility offers relatively flat pathways suitable for walking, and concessions or reduced assistance are often extended for senior citizens and physically challenged visitors.