The Zoological Garden of Giza was opened in 1891 on grounds that had housed the harem of the Khedive Ismael, the Ottoman viceroy who ruled Egypt at that time. The Khedive donated the 80-acre plot (known as 'the Garden of Delights') to the state. The Zoo comprises a massive collection of both tropical and Mediterranean animals.
Al Orman Garden
Al Orman Park lies in the district of Doqqui, in the city of Giza, near the Zoo and the Cairo University. The park, a large green space once