Giza Zoo Travel Guide: Top Sights in Egypt, Tours & Travel Advice -

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Giza Zoo- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Educational & Science; Egypt; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 4 hours

Giza Zoo, established in 1891 by Khedive Ismail, is Egypt's oldest and largest zoological garden, covering 80 acres in the heart of Giza. Originally part of the royal harem gardens, the zoo is home to a diverse range of species, including rare and endangered animals, with notable breeding successes like the first California sea lion born in the area. The zoo's commitment to conservation and education is reflected in its historical innovations and its role in regional biodiversity. Visitors can explore an array of mammals, birds, and reptiles, while enjoying unique features like a suspension bridge designed by Gustave Eiffel and beautifully landscaped paths that enhance the overall experience.

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Reviews of Giza Zoo

Nada Rahimi

3
Reviewed: 2023-06-13

The zoo is in desperate need for maintenance. The animals are available to be seen and photographed with, however their habitats need to be fixed. The employees are mostly helpful just be careful of which one you choose to tour with if any. The cost for entering for locals is 5 LE, for foreigners it is 20 LE. However if you are planning to tour with an employee and take photos with the photographer, I recommend that you carry at least 1000 LE to cover their costs.
Eman magdy

3
Reviewed: 2023-06-09

We had fun seeing wonderful animals. However, most of the animals are in very poor conditions and kept in horrible unclean and tiny cages. The foxes and racoons are kept in very dirty, smelly places, and you will be forced to pay the guards to see them. The swans were swimming in a very dirty lake full of garbage. A lot of noisy people are selling toys and other stuff, ruining the atmosphere. There are no decent restaurants or coffee shops or bathrooms or even benches for sitting down. It may take you more than 3 hours to see all the animals.
Mohammed Shoiep

3
Reviewed: 2023-01-20

It’s good for the price , also you will find there benches to sit and some children amusement , i think it will suit families and groups more than individual people , but still a good place to visit in Giza for sure , don’t expect it to be fancy and you definitely going to enjoy .
Ehab Zahran

3
Reviewed: 2022-09-01

A nice place to have fun with family and friends, but don't expect much. Most of the animals are in a bad shape, unfortunately. Which will make you feel depressed more than joyful. Very little maintenance is going on, you can tell.
ahmed abd elnaby

3
Reviewed: 2021-12-08

It needs a lot of renovations This zoo considered a historical place and a vital picnic to the Egyptian families. A lot of barns are empty because the animals died and the management didn’t bring replacements. But at the end i consider it as one of my favorite places because i had a good memories from my childhood