This will enable the zoo administration to become the first open zoo to meet international standards. The head of the Giza Zoo and Orman Botanical Garden Development Alliance, Mohamed Kamel, said that the zoo administration has successfully acquired several large animals, including Asian elephants and giraffes. The development works also include the Royal Rest Area, which was used to receive King Farouk and other dignitaries visiting the zoo. Kamel added, “The development works also encompass the Citadel Hill and the Royal Hill, both rare architectural masterpieces constructed from coral and natural stone. The waterways within the Royal Hill, including its waterfalls, will be reactivated.”The zoo administration has also begun work on establishing a small veterinary clinic.

Source: Egypt Independent January 14, 2026 10:19 UTC