The Problem
Lack of Environmental Awareness Among Visitors Many visitors are not aware of proper behavior in a zoological environment. Issues include littering, loud noise, and feeding animals improperly, which can harm the animals’ health and well-being. Neglect of the Zoo’s Historical and Heritage Value Giza Zoo, established in 1891, is one of the oldest zoological gardens in the region, yet it is rarely presented as a modern heritage site. Visitors often see it only as a leisure space, not as part of Cairo’s cultural and environmental heritage. Limited Youth Engagement and Community Participation There are few platforms for students and youth to participate in meaningful, hands-on environmental or heritage-based activities. This project provides a space for university students to contribute actively through field-based educational actions.
