Parks & leisure in Egypt

Egypt's largest aquarium, in Magawish — a 24-metre walk-through shark tunnel, 100-plus species and a man-made rainforest zoo, the Red Sea behind glass.

A dreamy 1867 Khedival garden on Zamalek island, where limestone grottoes hide aquarium tanks beneath shady palms — a quiet escape from the city.

The leafy 1891 royal menagerie in Dokki — botanical gardens, a suspension bridge attributed to Eiffel's workshop and a recent revamp make it a classic family afternoon.