Staycation

ideas for a perfect day

in saigon
Get to know me

First-year university student

International University - Vietnam National
University in Ho Chi Minh City.

SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
Biotechnology major.
If I ONLY HAVE A DAY
TO RELAX -WHERE NEARBY
SHOULD I GO?
FUN

RELAXING

CHEAP(OPTIONAL)
SAIGON'S ZOO
A BRIEF INSIGHTS INTO ITS HISTORY

March 23, 1864 February 17, 1869 In 1927 Today

Saigon zoo was The zoo was opened to the A bridge across Thi Nghe The Saigon Zoo and
commissioned to be built by public for the first time. Channel was built to Botanical Gardens is now
admiral Pierre-Paul de La connect sections of the zoo the largest zoo and botanical
Grandière garden in Vietnam.
 HISTORY
ENJOYABLE TIME IS NOT THE ONLY THING
THAT SAIGON'S ZOO HAS TO OFFER.

THE PAST
A LIVING WITNESS OF THE CHANGE OF
SAIGON OVER A CENTURY
ACTIVITIES

The various activities that you can enjoy

within the zoo.
Take a tram ride
A tram ride is a perfect activity
to begin a hassle-free journey in
the zoo.
fun ride and pool dips
Remember to pack your swimsuit or
sports gear, because a trip to the Saigon
Zoo will not be complete without some
thrilling rides and water activities.
Visit the Museum of
Vietnamese History
Artifacts of the former Champa Kingdom dating back to
the period between 2nd century AD and 1832 before
Champa was annexed with Vietnam under the rule of
Emperor Minh Mang.
 visit the animals

Crocodiles
Elephants Bears

At Saigon Zoo, you’ll spot a myriad of animals, such as elephants,

Indochinese and Bengal tigers, a lion, flamingos, monkeys, and a
variety of birds.
Eating - a variety
of options
There are plenty of scenic spots to sit down for picnic lunches
inside the zoo. All you have to do is to bring a picnic blanket, a
basket, and save your money for ice-cream or iced tea.
Taking a stroll at
this beautiful
place
Filled with age-old trees and stunning waterscapes, the
Saigon Zoo is an ideal place to keep you on your feet for
half a day.
"A simple journey creates
a peaceful life."
-anonymous-
1,830 trees and plants
of 260 species

590 animals
of 120 species SAIGON
The museum ZOO
contains approximately 25,000 documents of
history, culture and ethnography IN
The zoo
NUMBERS
attracts over two million visitors each year
SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION
FOR ME, NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME
TO RAISE IT!
 References:
https://www.citypassguide.com/travel/ho-chi-minh-city/
attractions/blog/a-brief-history-of-the-ho-chi-minh-city-zoo-
and-botanical-gardens
http://dtinews.vn/en/news/017004/75940/saigon-zoo-falls-
quiet-during-pandemic.html
https://saigoneer.com/saigon-heritage/19771-photos-the-
saigon-zoo-s-enduring-serenity-in-the-1970s
https://thesmartlocal.com/vietnam/saigon-zoo-guide/
Our little journey
has ended
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION