Accordingly, according to the latest announcement from the Zoo, all visitors wearing traditional costumes of Vietnamese ethnic groups will be exempted from entrance fees on April 2 and 3. This move received many interactions and compliments from the online community that this is an opportunity to return to the origin of the homeland, and also an opportunity to promote the beauty of traditional costumes of Vietnamese ethnic groups. This activity not only attracts the attention of young people but is also known and enthusiastically awaited by many foreign tourists.
Also, during this bustling festival, the Zoo, one of the city's oldest cultural and entertainment destinations, will open its doors to welcome visitors throughout the holidays, providing an ideal space for fun and relaxation for all ages.
The Zoo said it will waive entrance fees for visitors wearing traditional Vietnamese costumes on April 2 and 3.
This is not only a profound act of gratitude for the traditional cultural values of the nation, but also a great opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in the cool green space of the Zoo.
In particular, to create a memorable festival season, the Zoo has prepared a series of unique and attractive activities, promising to captivate visitors. First, it is impossible not to mention the "night tour", a unique experience that allows visitors to explore the world of animals at night, when the residents of the Zoo begin their daily activities.
Next, the folk culture festival "Fragrance of the three regions" will be a vivid picture of Vietnamese culture, where visitors can immerse themselves in traditional melodies and dances, as well as enjoy specialties from all over the country.
Many meaningful activities are held on the occasion of the Hung Kings' death anniversary to attract tourists from all over the world.
The music program "The Country is Full of Joy" will be a colorful musical party, with heroic melodies, lyrical songs, and unique artistic performances, contributing to creating a jubilant and bustling festival atmosphere.
The Zoo is a historical structure and one of the oldest zoos in the world.
The Zoo continues to offer many meaningful activities such as free entrance tickets for visitors with birthdays in March to celebrate the 161st anniversary of the Zoo's founding (March 23, 1864 - March 23, 2025). To get free tickets, visitors need to present their ID card or passport, driver's license, student card or birth certificate with date, month and year of birth.
This place is not just an ordinary zoo, but also a cool green space, a lively museum, where precious cultural and historical values are preserved.
The Zoo, one of the historical structures, is not only the pride of the people of Ho Chi Minh City but also one of the oldest zoos in the world. With more than a century of existence and development, the Zoo has become a typical cultural symbol, a familiar and favorite destination for many generations of city residents and tourists from all over the world.
This place is not just a regular zoo, but also a cool green space, a lively museum, where precious cultural and historical values are preserved. The shady rows of ancient trees, rare animals from all over the world, all blend together to create a beautiful natural picture, an ideal relaxing space in the heart of the bustling city.
The Zoo has constantly strived to grow, innovate, and affirm its position as a leading cultural and tourist destination in Ho Chi Minh City.
In recent years, the Zoo has made strong changes, thanks to effective communication programs and new, attractive tourism products. Cultural events, educational activities, interactive programs with animals... have attracted a lot of attention and support from young people. In particular, the birth of night tours and practical experience activities has brought visitors new and unique perspectives on the animal world.
With its relentless efforts, the Zoo has increasingly affirmed its position, not only as an attractive tourist destination, but also as an important center for nature conservation and environmental education in the city. Currently, the zoo is home to nearly 2,000 animals of 135 species and more than 2,000 plants of 360 species, many of which are rare and endangered. With its cool green space, the Zoo is also a favorite picnic spot for many tourists in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. Currently, the entrance fee is 60,000 VND for adults and 40,000 VND for children 1-1.3 m tall.
