Zoo and Botanical Gardens Ho Chi Minh City

Nguyen Binh Khiem, Ho Chi Minh City , Vietnam

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  • Just another zoo

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    blubel13 1 contribution Auburn WA, United States Jan 30, 2012

    The zoo and botanical gardens is the 15th largest in the world. $2 USD to get into the gate. If you choose to do so the history museum is in the same lot and well worth going to. The zoo is nothing special. The cages are small and the treatment of the animals is not at western standards, however this should be expected in this part of the world. There are a wide variety of animals to see, however the map is not well laid out and it is slightly difficult to find your way around to see them all. I give this place 3 stars because the botanical gardens are beautiful and well maintained.

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