Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Thảo Cầm Viên Sài Gòn

1860s downtown park with old trees and orchids

Hours

Daily 7:00-18:30

Tickets

60,000 VND from 1.3 m tall, 40,000 VND for 1-1.3 m

Address

2 Nguyen Binh Khiem

Opened in 1864 as a zoo and botanical garden. Big old trees shade the middle of the city and there is an orchid garden. It suits a shady stroll better than animal-watching. Mornings are full of locals exercising. Families will find a few rides too.