A historic botanical garden on Gezira Island, famous for its rare trees and Cairo's annual spring flower show.
- Arabic name
- حديقة الزهرية
- Type
- Park and garden
- Governorate
- Cairo
- Area
- approx. 0.04
- Protected since
- Created in the 1860s
- Nearest city guide
- Cairo
Zohria Garden lies on Gezira Island next to the Cairo Opera House and the Cairo Tower. It was established in the 1860s under Khedive Ismail, who commissioned European gardeners to collect plants from around the world, and it is still managed as a horticultural garden by the Ministry of Agriculture.
What to see
Paths lead through collections of palms, cacti, flowering trees and rare specimens, some more than a century old. Nurseries sell seedlings and potted plants, and in spring the garden hosts Cairo’s well-known flower show, when growers fill the grounds with displays of flowers and garden goods.
What to do
- Visit in March or April during the spring flower show.
- Stroll among the historic trees and plant collections.
- Combine the garden with the Cairo Tower and the Cairo Opera House grounds.
Getting there and best time
The garden is in Zamalek, a short taxi ride from downtown, and is close to the Opera metro station on Line 3. Spring is the highlight; winter and autumn are also pleasant.
Entry fee: a small fee in Egyptian pounds, with separate tickets for the flower show (last checked October 2026).
Last checked October 2026. Entry fees and access rules change; check with the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency or a local operator before you go. Sources: .
Frequently asked questions
What can I see at Zohria Garden?
Paths lead through collections of palms, cacti, flowering trees and rare specimens, some more than a century old, first gathered by European gardeners for Khedive Ismail in the 1860s. Nurseries on site sell seedlings and potted plants.
When is the spring flower show?
Cairo's well-known spring flower show is held in the garden in March or April, when growers fill the grounds with flowers and garden goods. It is the best time to visit, though the show needs a separate ticket.
How do I get to Zohria Garden?
It is on Gezira Island in Zamalek, next to the Cairo Opera House and the Cairo Tower. It is a short taxi ride from downtown and close to Opera station on Metro Line 3.
Who runs the garden and is there a fee?
It is still managed as a horticultural garden by the Ministry of Agriculture. Entry costs a small fee in Egyptian pounds, paid at the gate.
