Giza Zoo
For first time in years, Giza Zoo receives new giraffes
Environment
July 9, 2012
For first time in years, Giza Zoo receives new giraffes
The Giza Zoo received three new giraffes from South Africa on Sunday. The animals arrived through the zoo’s upper gate…
Boy arrested after attempting to kidnap lions from Giza Zoo
Egypt
February 19, 2012
Boy arrested after attempting to kidnap lions from Giza Zoo
A 12-year-old boy was arrested Saturday after attempting to kidnap two lion cubs from the Giza Zoo. Friday morning, the…
Authorities confiscate captive tiger in New Cairo
Egypt
September 28, 2011
Authorities confiscate captive tiger in New Cairo
In cooperation with environmental police, Cairo security authorities have confiscated a tiger bred by a Saudi who lives in the…
Dina Zulfikar: Egypt’s lead animal welfare activist
Environment
April 29, 2011
Dina Zulfikar: Egypt’s lead animal welfare activist
Dina Zulfikar remembers how her passion for animals started - at her aunt and uncle's flat in Tahrir Square. …
Private sector zoo contract request raises concerns of privatization
Egypt
September 23, 2010
Private sector zoo contract request raises concerns of privatization
Controversy has erupted recently around the Cairo Zoo in Giza as the private sector has inundated the ministry of agriculture…
Underpaid guards struggle to maintain order in Giza
Society
May 3, 2010
Underpaid guards struggle to maintain order in Giza
The first days of Eid saw the Giza zoo transformed into a battlefield. Children practically executed a coup, ignoring any…
Egypt wildlife in need of protection
Environment
April 27, 2010
Egypt wildlife in need of protection
Egypt has a rich biodiversity and a vast number of animal species found on its soil. But in spite of…