Reports of Distress and Alleged Killings Raise Concerns at Giza Zoo’s 2026 Reopening

Cairo’s Giza Zoo, undergoing extensive renovations and scheduled to reopen in 2026, is presented by authorities as a modern eco-tourism destination. At the same time, troubling reports during the renovation, including distressed animals, allegations of killings, and mishandling of carcasses, have drawn criticism and raised questions about animal welfare in captivity.