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A pond with fountains surrounded by flowering trees and flower beds in Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
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Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens was commissioned by Admiral de La Grandière in 1864 and opened to the public in 1869. Its shaded grounds hold some 590 animals of 125 species, among them giraffes, white Bengal tigers and gibbons, and about 1,830 trees and plants, with an orchid garden. The Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History also stands within the grounds.

Good to know

Opening hours
Mon–Sun 07:00–18:30

Hours checked October 16, 2026 · source saigonzoo.vn

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week
Mon07:00–18:30
Tue07:00–18:30
Wed07:00–18:30
Thu07:00–18:30
Fri07:00–18:30
Sat07:00–18:30
Sun07:00–18:30

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Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 07:00–18:30.

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