The zoo in Giza governorate, Egypt, is the first and most prestigious Zoo in Africa, as well as the largest in the Middle East and was called the "crown jewel of zoos in Africa"when it opened.

Its construction was ordered by Khedive Ismail, where it was opened in 1891 by Khedive Mohammad Tawfik son of Khedive Ismail.

The Egyptian government has set its sights on developing the zoo within the state plan for the development of major parks in partnership with the private sector.

Dr. Mohammed Rajai, director of the central administration of Zoos, said that the zoo in Giza is part of the history of Egypt, one of the heritage parks and one of the oldest in Egypt and the world, and it is the second park in the world in terms of construction, so it deserves a lot of efforts to raise its efficiency and place it among the ranks of international parks.

In 2004, Egypt left the membership of the International Federation of Zoos "Waza", so the zoo had to be developed in accordance with international standards.

The state's goal is to develop Egypt's parks, serve citizens and achieve a return that ensures the sustainability of operation while preserving the distinctive historical and artistic character of those parks.

The park began with the display of imported flowers and plants that are not found in Egyptian nature.

There are about six thousand animals of about 175 species in the park, including rare species of crocodiles and feral cows.

The park covers an area of about 80 acres, and its main gate faces Charles de Gaulle Street in Cairo, and is located on the West Bank of the Cairo Nile.

The Giza Zoo contains water streams, caves with waterfalls, wooden bridges, and lakes for birds on display.

The zoo in Giza has a museum built in 1906, which houses rare collections of stuffed animals, birds and reptiles.

The number of visitors to the park is estimated at about two million annually.