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Saigon Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Zoo · Ho Chi Minh City ·
A Guide to Ho Chi Minh City: Where to Explore, Indulge, Rest, and Enjoy in the Heart of Vietnam
"A conservation park inaugurated in 1865 during the French colonial period, this eighth-oldest zoo in the world offers a serene escape within bustling Saigon. I come for the breadth of life here: over 1,300 animals from 125 species, with rare residents like the star pheasant, yellow-cheeked gibbon, golden deer, and clouded leopard, and a rich botanical collection boasting more than 2,500 trees and 900 preserved plant species. Nestled within the grounds, the Vietnam History Museum adds cultural depth to a visit." - Lana Tran
