Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Mona Mehrez has said that the governmental plan to develop the Aquarium Grotto Garden is currently being implemented. The plan is to restore and preserve the historical and archaeological nature of the park, hopefully transforming it into an international and local tourist attraction. An official report from the Ministry of Agriculture said that the garden boasts 49 aquariums for different types of fish, and also features different types of marine reptiles. The garden, characterized by its magnificent design, is best known for its “Jablaya”, an architectural formation of fish gills crafted from clay brought by Khedive Ismail. Mahrez further stated that another change being made to the garden is the establishment of an information kiosk, which will inform visitors of the park’s historical, archaeological and tourist importance.

Source: Egypt Independent July 11, 2017 11:48 UTC