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Saigon Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Entertainment4.3 · 36 5402.7 · 1 576≈ 2 h 15 minEntry: ~60000 VND1.9 km from the center
One of the world's oldest continuously operating zoological gardens, established in 1864 by French botanist Louis Pierre. Located in central Saigon along the Thi Nghe canal, the lush 20-hectare park combines a rich botanical sanctuary shaded by centuries-old heritage trees with a zoo housing rare wildlife, including Asian elephants and Indochinese tigers.
Highlights
- One of the world's oldest zoos, dating back to 1864
- Centuries-old heritage trees and tropical plant collections
- Asian elephants, Indochinese tigers, and rare primates
Opening hours
| Mon | 07:00 – 18:30 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 07:00 – 18:30 |
| Wed | 07:00 – 18:30 |
| Thu | 07:00 – 18:30 |
| Fri | 07:00 – 18:30 |
| Sat | 07:00 – 18:30 |
| Sun | 07:00 – 18:30 |
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