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The '''Alexandria Zoo''' is a [[zoo]] close to the [[Alexandria#Neighbourhoods|Smouha]] neighborhood in [[Alexandria]], [[Egypt]].
The '''Alexandria Zoo''' ({{Lang-ar|حديقة حيوان الإسكندرية}}) is a [[zoo]] close to the [[Alexandria#Neighbourhoods|Smouha]] neighborhood in [[Alexandria]], [[Egypt]].
The zoo charges an entrance fee, which allows guests to walk around the zoo and view a selection of animals from around the world..
The zoo charges an entrance fee, which allows guests to walk around the zoo and view a selection of animals from around the world..


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By the early 2000s the zoo was in disrepair from neglect.{{citation needed|date=January 2011}} Animal Aid Egypt, along with a group of volunteers, started helping improve the animals' living conditions. They talked zoo authorities into freeing the zoo's elephant from chains during the day, to roam freely, as well as building her some shade and reinforcing her night quarters. They worked with keepers to improve the chimp's diet and added enrichment to their outside enclosures, and are trying to get wooden floors installed in their night enclosures.<ref name="animalaidegypt"/>
By the early 2000s the zoo was in disrepair from neglect. Animal Aid [[Egypt]], along with a group of volunteers, started helping improve the animals' living conditions. They talked zoo authorities into freeing the zoo's elephant from chains during the day, to roam freely, as well as building her some shade and reinforcing her night quarters. They worked with keepers to improve the chimp's diet and added enrichment to their outside enclosures, and are trying to get wooden floors installed in their night enclosures.<ref name="animalaidegypt"/>


In February 2015, two men entered Alexandria Zoo and beat up [[hamadryas baboon]]s with sticks as dozens of zoo goers watched and laughed.<ref name="AlexandriaZooattack"/><ref name="AlexandriaZooattackCairoscene"/> Most of the monkeys fled to the top of the enclosure for safety.<ref name="AlexandriaZooattack"/><ref name="AlexandriaZooattackCairoscene"/> Several others endured beating by the men as people in the crowd cheered, laughed and clapped.<ref name="AlexandriaZooattack"/><ref name="AlexandriaZooattackCairoscene"/>
In February 2015, two men entered Alexandria Zoo and beat up [[hamadryas baboon]]s with sticks as dozens of zoo-goers watched and laughed.<ref name="AlexandriaZooattack"/><ref name="AlexandriaZooattackCairoscene"/> Most of the monkeys fled to the top of the enclosure for safety.<ref name="AlexandriaZooattack"/><ref name="AlexandriaZooattackCairoscene"/> Several others endured beating by the men as people in the crowd shouted, laughed and clapped.<ref name="AlexandriaZooattack"/><ref name="AlexandriaZooattackCairoscene"/> The two men spent a considerable amount of time in the monkey enclosure and no security at the zoo intervened.<ref name="AlexandriaZooattack"/><ref name="AlexandriaZooattackCairoscene"/> Eventually, the men left the scene un-apprehended and without suffering any consequences.<ref name="AlexandriaZooattack">[http://egyptianstreets.com/2015/02/07/thugs-beat-up-monkeys-steal-their-bananas-at-alexandria-zoo/ "Thugs Beat Up Monkeys, Steal Their Bananas At Alexandria Zoo", Egyptian Streets, February 7, 2015.]</ref><ref name="AlexandriaZooattackCairoscene">[http://www.cairoscene.com/Buzz/Attackers-Beat-Up-Monkey-s-in-Alexandria-Zoo "Attackers beat up monkeys in Alexandria Zoo", Cairoscene, 08/02/2015.]</ref>


== Photo gallery ==
The two men spent a considerable amount of time in the monkey enclosure and no security at the zoo intervened.<ref name="AlexandriaZooattack"/><ref name="AlexandriaZooattackCairoscene"/> Eventually, the men left the scene un-apprehended and without suffering any consequences.<ref name="AlexandriaZooattack">[http://egyptianstreets.com/2015/02/07/thugs-beat-up-monkeys-steal-their-bananas-at-alexandria-zoo/ "Thugs Beat Up Monkeys, Steal Their Bananas At Alexandria Zoo", Egyptian Streets, February 7, 2015.]</ref><ref name="AlexandriaZooattackCairoscene">[http://www.cairoscene.com/Buzz/Attackers-Beat-Up-Monkey-s-in-Alexandria-Zoo "Attackers beat up monkeys in Alexandria Zoo", Cairoscene, 08/02/2015.]</ref>
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File:Alexandria_Zoo_1.jpg|General view
File:Alexandria_Zoo_2.jpg|General view
File:Alexandria_Zoo_3.jpg|General view
File:Alexandria_Zoo_4.jpg|General view
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== See also ==
== See also ==
{{Portal|Zoos and aquariums}}
{{Portal|Animals}}
* [[Alexandria#Recreational|Gardens, Parks and Zoos in Alexandria]]
* [[Giza Zoo]]
* [[Giza Zoo]]


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[[Category:Buildings and structures in Alexandria|Zoo]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Alexandria|Zoo]]

Latest revision as of 18:29, 18 June 2023

This article is about the zoo in Alexandria, Egypt. For the zoo in Alexandria, Louisiana, see Alexandria Zoological Park.
Alexandria Zoo
A giraffe at Alexandria Zoo
Map
31°12′18″N 29°56′40″E / 31.2050384°N 29.9443692°E / 31.2050384; 29.9443692
Date opened1958[1]
LocationAlexandria, Egypt
Land area24 acres (9.7 ha)[2]
Major exhibitsHill of Lions, Apes Hill, Swan Lake
WebsiteNo official Web site available

The Alexandria Zoo (Arabic: حديقة حيوان الإسكندرية) is a zoo close to the Smouha neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt. The zoo charges an entrance fee, which allows guests to walk around the zoo and view a selection of animals from around the world..

Animals[edit]

The species on display include a common hippopotamus, lions, striped hyenas, California sea lions, zebras, scimitar horned oryx, a selection of bears, monkeys,[3] Dromedary camels, Barbary sheep, black leopard, spotted hyena, golden jackal, Bactrian camel, and llama.[1]

Exhibits[edit]

The zoo also includes a reptile house and a 'birds and small mammals' section,[3] as well as a museum. The reptile house is home to several endemic Egyptian species, including the Egyptian cobra, the Nile crocodile and the critically endangered Egyptian tortoise.

Several aviaries are home to hawks, eagles, falcons, African crested porcupines and Egyptian mongooses.[1]

Animal welfare[edit]

Further information: Animal welfare in Egypt

By the early 2000s the zoo was in disrepair from neglect. Animal Aid Egypt, along with a group of volunteers, started helping improve the animals' living conditions. They talked zoo authorities into freeing the zoo's elephant from chains during the day, to roam freely, as well as building her some shade and reinforcing her night quarters. They worked with keepers to improve the chimp's diet and added enrichment to their outside enclosures, and are trying to get wooden floors installed in their night enclosures.[4]

In February 2015, two men entered Alexandria Zoo and beat up hamadryas baboons with sticks as dozens of zoo-goers watched and laughed.[5][6] Most of the monkeys fled to the top of the enclosure for safety.[5][6] Several others endured beating by the men as people in the crowd shouted, laughed and clapped.[5][6] The two men spent a considerable amount of time in the monkey enclosure and no security at the zoo intervened.[5][6] Eventually, the men left the scene un-apprehended and without suffering any consequences.[5][6]

Photo gallery[edit]

  • General view
    General view
  • General view
    General view
  • General view
    General view
  • General view
    General view

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Alexandria Zoo - August 2009". zoochat.com. ZooChat. 14 November 2009. Retrieved 18 September 2010.
  2. ^ Al-Youm, Al-Masry (25 October 2016). "Alexandria zoo to undergo LE7 million development project".
  3. ^ a b "Alexandria". egyptiantravelguide.com. Egyptian Travel Guide. Archived from the original on 2 October 2010. Retrieved 19 September 2010.
  4. ^ "About Us". animalaidegypt.org. Animal Aid Egypt. Archived from the original on 16 September 2010. Retrieved 19 September 2010.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Thugs Beat Up Monkeys, Steal Their Bananas At Alexandria Zoo", Egyptian Streets, February 7, 2015.
  6. ^ a b c d e "Attackers beat up monkeys in Alexandria Zoo", Cairoscene, 08/02/2015.

External links[edit]

Media related to Alexandria Zoo at Wikimedia Commons

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