Ho Chi Minh City zoo offers free evening entry during year-end cultural event

The event will run from December 30, 2025, to January 4, 2026, at the zoo in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, according to organizers.

Admission will be free daily from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, while the venue will be open from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm throughout the event period.

Organizers said the program will include cultural and community activities combining traditional and contemporary elements, with more than 80 food stalls representing different regions and countries, along with workshops, performances and interactive activities for families and visitors.

The zoo is hosting the event in coordination with Truc Nghi Event Company, they said.

Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, one of Ho Chi Minh City's most visited public attractions, is located at 2 Nguyen Binh Khiem Street in Sai Gon Ward.