Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens — Zoo in Saigon
Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens and its collection
Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, opened in 1865, is a zoo in Quận 1, Vietnam.
Historical records place it among the oldest surviving zoos anywhere. It sits near the lower reach of the Nhiêu Lộc-Thị Nghè canal, with two gates, on Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm and Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai streets.
Animals and collection
Animals on show include Cáo tuyết, vượn đen má hung, Hồng hoàng, hươu cao cổ and tê giác trắng.
Exhibits
Its exhibits include Đảo vượn and Bảo tàng động thực vật.
Things to do
Things to do include Night tour ("When Night Falls") and Train/electric car ride service.
What the venue says
- Tour "Khi màn đêm buông xuống"
- Dịch vụ xe lửa – xe điện
- kiosks, and snack vendors selling refreshments and light bites
- Parking areas are available at both major entry points—the main gate on Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm Street and the secondary gate on Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai Street.
- The grounds feature flat pathways and wheelchair-accessible entry points and parking lots
Images of Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens
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Mickey Đại Phát, CC-BY-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Mickey Đại Phát, CC-BY-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Mickey Đại Phát, CC-BY-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Nick, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Daderot, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Hoangvantoanajc, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Indochine française. Aéronautique militaire, public-domain, via Wikimedia Commons 
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trungydang, CC-BY-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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trungydang, CC-BY-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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trungydang, CC-BY-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 07:00 | 18:30 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults and visitors 1.3 meters or taller | 60,000.00 VND |
| Children between 1 meter and 1.3 meters tall | 40,000.00 VND |
Facilities
We hold no categorised facilities for Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens. What the venue itself says is under “What the venue says” above.
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens at this time.
Accreditation
- SEAZA member (source)
Location & map
2 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, VietnamQuận 1
Vietnam
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Frequently asked questions
No frequently asked questions yet
We have not published any questions and answers for Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
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Arctic fox (Cáo tuyết) -
Giraffe (hươu cao cổ) -
White rhinoceros (tê giác trắng) -
White tiger (hổ trắng) -
Elephant (Voi)
Exhibits
- Gibbon Island (Đảo vượn)
- Museum of Flora and Fauna (Bảo tàng động thực vật)
Nearby zoos and aquariums
No nearby venues listed
We have no other zoos or aquariums listed near Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens yet.