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Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden
Zoo in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Travel Tips
Ideal for families, best visited during the cooler hours of the morning. 1
Enjoy walking and relaxing in the green garden, take a short tramcar tour, try thrilling games, observe various animal species, and watch free art performances on weekends or big holidays. 2
Ideal for families with children. 3
A great place for a family day out, offering fun and education. 4
Ideal for a morning visit to enjoy the cooler temperatures. 5
Plan to spend a full day to explore both the zoo and botanical gardens. Don't miss the historical buildings within the premises. 6
Introduction
History
- 📅 Commissioned: March 23, 1864 by Admiral Pierre-Paul de La Grandière
- 🏗️ Construction: Started on 12 hectares and expanded to 20 hectares by the end of 1865
- 🎉 Opening: February 17, 1869
- 🔄 Renovations: Various updates including new habitats for monkeys and tigers (1924-1927), new waterwork system (1984), and expansion (1990-2000)
- 🏛️ Museum: Fauna and Flora Museum opened in 2017
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Features
- 🐒 Animals: Includes monkeys, giraffes, white Bengal tigers, clouded leopards, African lions, gibbons, turtles, and snakes
- 🌸 Plants: Features rare orchids, ornamental plants, cacti, ferns, and bonsai
- 🏛️ Buildings: Temple of Hung Kings and Museum of Vietnamese History
- 🌿 Conservation Areas: Divided into animal and plant conservation areas, an orchid garden, and an amusement park
- 🦎 Reptile House: Houses pythons, snakes, tortoises, iguanas, and crocodiles
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Ticket Prices
- 🎟️ Adults: ~$2.5 per ticket
- 🎟️ Children (1m-1.3m tall): ~$1.7 per ticket
- 🎟️ Children (under 1m tall): Free
- 🎮 Game Tickets: Range from $0.43 to $1.72 per ticket for various games
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Opening Hours
- 🕒 Early Morning: 5 AM - 6:30 AM (for exercising)
- 🕒 General Visitors: 7 AM - 6:30 PM
- 📅 Open Year-Round: Including major holidays
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Transportation
- 🛵 Motorcycle: Accessible via Nguyen Binh Khiem Street or Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, parking available at all gates
- 🚗 Car: Accessible via Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, parking available at the side gate
- 🚌 Bus: Bus no. 5 (Cho Lon bus station - Ben Thanh bus station) and Bus no. 14 (Mien Dong bus station - Mien Tay bus station)
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Activities
- 🌳 Relax: Enjoy the fresh green space and tranquil atmosphere
- 🚋 Tramcar Tour: Take a short tour on a tramcar to see the gardens and animals
- 🎢 Thrilling Games: Enjoy various games like the Ferris wheel, roller coaster, and bumper cars
- 🐅 Animal Observation: Observe hundreds of species, including daily carnivore demonstrations at 3 PM
- 🎭 Art Performances: Watch free art performances on weekends and holidays
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Nearby Attractions
- 🏛️ Independence Palace: Historical site marking the end of the Vietnam War
- 🏛️ War Remnants Museum: Showcases the effects of the Vietnam War
- ⛪ Notre Dame Cathedral: Stunning architectural gem from the French colonial period
- 🏛️ Jade Emperor Pagoda: Atmospheric temple built in 1909
- 🏛️ HCMC Museum: Neoclassical structure with historical exhibits
- 🏛️ Reunification Palace: Landmark government building with 1960s architecture
- 🏛️ Central Post Office: French-era post office designed by Marie-Alfred Foulhoux
- 🏛️ Opera House: Grand colonial edifice built in 1897
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| Travel Information |
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| 📞 Phone: +84 28 3829 1425 |
| 🌐 Website: https://saigonzoo.net/ |
| 🕒 Hours: See hours |
| 📍 Address: 2 Đ. Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam |
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