Aquarium Grotto Garden Travel Guide: Top Sights in Egypt, Tours &

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Aquarium Grotto Garden- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Modern Urban; Egypt; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 3 hours

In the early 20th century, a remarkable transformation occurred within the serene expanse of an old garden in Cairo, Egypt. Spearheaded by Captain Stanley Flower, this tranquil oasis underwent a metamorphosis, emerging as the Aquarium Grotto Garden. This evolution was marked by the incorporation of aquariums into existing grottos, thereby becoming a sanctuary for a rare collection of African fish. Originally introduced as the Fish Garden, this site has been a focal point of natural beauty and educational interest since its public opening in 1902. The year 2000 marked a pivotal moment in the preservation of this historic locale. A comprehensive rehabilitation effort was undertaken to restore the Aquarium Grotto Garden to its former glory. Careful reconstruction of damaged parts was carried out, ensuring the conservation of the garden's original features. The restoration initiative was ambitious, aiming not only to maintain the existing beauty of the site but also to expand its natural allure. A notable enhancement was the expansion of an existing lake, dividing it to create distinct environments for ducks, geese, and swans, further enriching the biodiversity of the garden. The Aquarium Grotto Garden, also known as Gabalayia Garden, is distinguished by its captivating grottos and tunnels. These natural formations have been ingeniously adapted to house fascinating fish aquariums, providing visitors with an immersive underwater experience. The careful placement of indirect lighting accentuates the beauty of the garden, allowing the enchanting scenery to be appreciated both day and night.

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Reviews of Aquarium Grotto Garden

شهاب الدين

3
Reviewed: 2024-04-29

Not bad experience! but need more attention for sure.. The ticket for adult was 5 LE.. that's nothing really. But that's not clean enough and need more attention. The garden is crowded with couples in good atmosphere with romantics view.. The place is very good for any couple. And for families.. maybe it'd be very boring for any child.. You can take many good photos there without any fees. There is a very fantastic cave crowded with old fishes and bats.. so many bats. Amazing experience.. It needs more cafe and more good services like restrooms.
irawan ns

3
Reviewed: 2023-12-03

Lushy spot in the middle of Zamalek delta. Management please provide more trash bins to keep the area neat and make sure to open the park after it's cleaned already. Foreign visitor's ticket price 4x higher than locals, hope to be lower for foreigner with temporary stay ID.
S T

3
Reviewed: 2023-02-22

The Grotto could really do with a deep clean, lots of staff pottering around but no one doing a whole lot. You won't be able to see much in the fish pond, it's very dirty. I do like the fact that it's a quiet little spot in the depths of a bustling city. Peaceful. It's nice to be able to be present in a city that doesn't slow down. Car horns and traffic noise are a constant, the grotto reminds us about nature and how important those little moments we take for ourselves can be so important
Sonia Rehmani

5
Reviewed: 2022-02-13

Loved it, a must visit diverse park with numerous activities for kids and adults. Loved the park walk ways, caves, mini aquarium inside the park with fish and crocodiles and turtles. Bridge and water with swans. Good tea coffee place. Sand park for kids to enjoy swings or make sand castles. Very diverse and a must visit spot. Only 20 pound ticket for an adult.
Hajar M.B

2
Reviewed: 2018-10-21

The garden could have been more beautiful than this. It suffers from neglecting especially when it come to the fishes, description, maintenance and no body is paying attention whatsoever. However, I have witnessed a good gesture today near the kids area, I have seen a group of elders who were going together and talk a walks, chats and some of them were even painting.