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A
Glimpse
into
Time:
The
Zoological
Museum
at
Giza
Zoo
🐾🐘🦓🦒🐍🦉✨
The
Zoological
Museum,
nestled
within
the
Giza
Zoo,
is
not
just
a
museum;
it's
a
living
testament
to
Egypt's
commitment
to
wildlife
preservation.
Established
in
1906
and
relocated
to
its
current
site
in
1914,
the
museum
has
undergone
several
renovations,
with
the
latest
redevelopment
and
reopening
in
August
2015,
transforming
it
into
a
three-story
marvel.
🏰
Historical
Evolution:
The
Zoological
Museum
stands
as
the
pioneer
animal
museum
within
the
Giza
Zoo,
a
cornerstone
of
Egypt's
natural
history.
Its
journey
began
in
1906,
and
over
the
years,
it
has
been
rejuvenated
in
1962,
1988,
and
the
grand
reopening
in
2015.
Step
inside,
and
you'll
find
yourself
traversing
through
time,
witnessing
the
evolution
of
the
museum
itself.
🌍
Panoramic
Diversity:
Designed
to
complement
natural
environments,
the
museum's
panoramas
boast
a
rich
biological
diversity.
Housing
rare
or
extinct
mammals,
birds,
and
preserved
reptiles,
the
exhibits
provide
a
captivating
insight
into
Egypt's
wildlife
heritage.
It's
a
breathtaking
journey
through
ecosystems
that
have
shaped
the
region
over
centuries.
📚
Educational
Halls:
Within
the
museum's
walls
are
two
halls,
one
housing
a
complete
scientific
collection
of
Egyptian
birds,
reptiles,
mammals,
and
rodents
for
research
purposes.
The
other
hosts
training
sessions
for
students
and
wildlife
enthusiasts,
led
by
experts
dedicated
to
raising
environmental
awareness
and
preserving
wildlife.
Historic
photographs
of
dignitaries
who
visited
the
zoo
in
bygone
eras
add
a
fascinating
touch.
🔄
Renovation
and
Revival:
The
museum
has
been
a
witness
to
its
own
history,
experiencing
renewal
in
1962,
followed
by
another
in
1988.
After
an
18-year
closure
from
1998
to
2015,
it
emerged,
renewed
and
reimagined,
offering
a
modern
and
engaging
experience
for
visitors.
🦓
A
Collection
of
Stories:
Most
of
the
animals
and
structures
in
the
museum
were
once
inhabitants
of
the
zoo,
memorialized
through
taxidermy
due
to
age
or
illness.
Additionally,
there
are
specimens
sourced
externally,
including
the
"Ostrich
of
the
Nile"
presented
by
King
Farouk
in
1943
and
various
preserved
birds
and
mammals.
📸
Photography
Friendly:
Capture
the
magic
without
worry!
Photographing
is
allowed
within
the
museum
premises
at
no
extra
cost.
Document
your
journey
through
time
and
share
the
wonders
of
the
Zoological
Museum
with
friends
and
family.
📊
Impressive
Numbers:
With
1,352
preserved
birds,
555
mammals,
259
reptiles,
115
skulls,
49
heads,
and
35
skeletal
structures,
the
museum
is
a
treasure
trove
of
zoological
wonders.
Some
specimens
date
back
over
a
century,
echoing
the
rich
history
of
the
zoo
itself
and
the
late
19th
century.
🕒
Practical
Information:
📍
Location:
Giza
Zoo,
Egypt
🕒
Hours:
10:00–15:00
(Closed
on
Tuesdays)
💰
Admission:
10
EGP
The
Zoological
Museum
at
Giza
Zoo
isn't
just
a
collection
of
exhibits;
it's
a
living
narrative
of
Egypt's
wildlife
legacy.
A
visit
here
is
not
merely
a
trip
through
a
museum
but
a
journey
through
time
and
the
wonders
of
the
natural
world.
Happy
Exploring!
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