Aquarium Grotto Garden, Botanical garden and aquarium in Zamalek district, Giza, Egypt
Aquarium Grotto Garden is a botanical garden with integrated aquariums located in the Zamalek district of Giza. The site spans around 9.5 acres (3.8 hectares) and contains approximately 49 aquariums displaying Nile fish, marine species, and ornamental varieties.
Khedive Ismail commissioned the garden's creation in 1867, the same year the Suez Canal opened. It became accessible to the public in November 1902 after being developed for several decades.
The garden blends Egyptian and French design elements throughout its layout, with structures built from red sand and Aswan clay forming cave-like passages. Visitors walk through these architectural features as part of their experience of how the space was imagined and built.
The grounds are accessible on foot with pathways connecting the botanical sections and aquarium display areas. Plan to spend a few hours walking through the different zones at your own pace to see everything comfortably.
The garden cultivates rare trees imported from Madagascar, Australia, and Thailand among its plantings. These specimens grow alongside artificial lakes and fountains dispersed throughout the grounds.
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