Peshawar Zoo, inaugurated on February 12, 2018, is the first zoo in Peshawar and among the largest in Pakistan, spanning 29 acres near the Pakistan Forest Institute. Managed by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department, it houses around 70 species, including lions, Bengal tigers, giraffes, leopards, and various birds and reptiles. Notable attractions include the Lion House, Leopard House, and a walk-through aviary featuring flamingos and pelicans. The zoo has also welcomed births of Indian leopard cubs and other animals.