Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden

Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden, commonly known as Lucknow Zoo, is a 71.6-acre zoological park in central Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1921 as the Prince of Wales Zoological Gardens, it houses diverse mammals, birds and reptiles, along with an aquarium, butterfly park and botanical garden. Located in the Hazratganj area, it also contains the State Museum and is a prominent recreational and educational attraction for visitors.

Visitors can explore a large urban zoo set within landscaped gardens with tree-lined pathways, enclosures for tigers, lions, leopards, elephants, primates, deer and reptiles, plus aviaries and an aquarium. The campus includes a toy train circuit, butterfly park, botanical garden, lake area for boating, and the Uttar Pradesh State Museum located within the zoo premises. Facilities include food stalls, seating areas and interpretive signage for educational viewing.