Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens

The Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens (, ), or known locally as The Zoo ("Sở Thú"), is Vietnam's largest zoo and botanical garden. The Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens was commissioned by Admiral Pierre-Paul de La Grandière in 1864, and was opened to the public in 1869, making it one of the world's oldest continuously operating zoos.

Animals

Chimpanzee Crocodile Flamingo Gibbon Giraffe Iguana Lemur Leopard Lion Monkey Orangutan Peacock Snake Tiger Tortoise Turtle

Details

Area: 20 ha
Owner: *Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens Company Ltd.
Location: * 2B Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm Street (Main Gate)
Image Width: 250px
Num Animals: 2000
Num Species: 120
Logo Caption: Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens logo
Publictransit: Ba Son station