As one of the oldest zoos in the world, established 133 years ago, the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden is the home of many rare orchids, ornamental plants, and over a hundred species of mammals, reptiles and birds.
Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden has diverse fauna and flora. There are 590 animals of 125 species, 1830 trees and plants of 260 species, some of which are over 100 years old, including 20 species of orchid, 32 species of cactus, and 34 species of bonsai. Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden is divided into an animal conservation area, a plant conservation area, an orchid garden, and an amusement area.
