Saigon Zoo & Botanical Gardens

The entrance fee is affordable, and the location is convenient. It’s a great place to bring kids to pass the time. There are many beautiful gardens for mothers to enjoy the flowers and greenery, plenty of animals to see, and a spacious area with playground facilities for children. It’s the kind of place where you can admire flowers, watch animals, and have fun at the playground all in one visit. Each area has small vendor stalls where you can buy drinks and snacks. The restrooms are clean and convenient. Highly recommended for families with kids!

Good place to do family trip. Friendly to kids and many animals are very active and healthy. Looks very nice. Shops are open for drinks and food. Excessive toilet and good transportation location. Chill vibe.

The Saigon Zoo is a pretty cool place! You can see lots of different animals, like elephants, tigers, and monkeys. The gardens are also nice, with lots of pretty flowers and trees. It's a good spot to chill out and get away from the city noise. The zoo could be even better if it was more natural, with more space for the animals to roam. I hope they'll make some changes in the future.

This should be the green heart of the city, a shelter for many animals that are well cared for by the staff. I can tell from their relaxed demeanor and good health. Please do not relocate it to another area; we need this vibe to remain in a city that has lost so many green spaces to infrastructure projects.

We went because I wanted to visit the botanical gardens and the zoo is part of the gardens. The plants and grounds are beautiful, and there seemed to be plenty of workers tending them. The same can't be said for the animals. Some of the cages were OK but some were downright awful. The hoofed stock had an attractive walkway over them, but the elephant enclosure was tiny. There was a distinct lack of animal enrichment throughout. Some of the big cats' living conditions were depressing. The plus is that we only saw one injured animal and the enclosures were mainly poo free. Some money spent on updating enclosures and training staff on good animal husbandry would benefit the zoo. It could be a real asset to the city, but right now, it's a disgrace.

The Saigon Zoo & Botanical Garden holds a special place in my heart, as I used to visit often when I was in secondary school. Coming back after so many years brought back a lot of fond memories, and I was happy to see how much it has maintained its charm. Walking through the lush botanical gardens and seeing the familiar sights was nostalgic. The zoo itself has a nice variety of animals, including elephants, tigers, and giraffes, which I remember being fascinated by as a kid. Though some of the enclosures could use a bit more updating, the animals seem well cared for, and the staff clearly put in effort. The botanical garden remains a peaceful escape from the city’s busy streets, and the diversity of plants is impressive. I enjoyed strolling through the shaded paths, just like I used to when I was younger. It's a great spot to relax and enjoy nature without having to leave the city. The affordable ticket price makes it a great option for a family day out or just a leisurely afternoon. Overall, it’s been wonderful to revisit the Saigon Zoo & Botanical Garden after so many years. It's still a place filled with learning, beauty, and nostalgia for me. Definitely worth a visit if you want a break from the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City!

It was a great place to go on the weekend. I went at noon and it seems that the animals have learned to take a nap like the Vietnamese people. Animals has a good sleep and they will not wake up even if you shout loudly, unless you have something more attractive than food for example. There were many families and young people there. The animals here were gentle. I was quite happy that there are many big trees and shade because I was afraid of the sun. There were shows that attracted quite a lot of people. However after the upgrade, I can not feed the giraffes anymore.

The place was empty considering it was a Friday afternoon. The zoo was beautiful and you could spend hours there. However the main attractions the lion and the white tiger never showed their face during our visit. Nonetheless, the other animals were stunning and really beautiful.