Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Zoo and botanical garden in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The 20-hectare complex contains over 100 animal species and hundreds of tropical plants, including rare orchids and century-old trees.
French colonial administrators established the facility in 1865, making it the eighth oldest zoo globally and a significant scientific research center.
The site includes a temple dedicated to the Hung Kings, built in 1926 to commemorate Vietnamese soldiers who served in World War I.
The garden operates daily from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM with entrances at 2 Nguyen Binh Khiem Street and 1 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street.
A three-ton bronze elephant statue stands next to the Hung Kings temple, featuring intricate artistic carvings and traditional Vietnamese designs.
Location: Phường Bến Nghé
Inception: 1865
Address: 2 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm 77000 Ho Chi Minh City
Website: https://saigonzoo.net
GPS coordinates: 10.78835,106.70629
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:02
Public parks and botanical gardens in Southeast Asian cities provide rest areas within urban centers. These spaces combine traditional architecture with modern landscaping and house native plant species. The parks feature lakes, walking paths and cultural monuments.
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