During the 2026 New Year holiday, Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens (Saigon ward) recorded a large number of people and tourists flocking to play and visit from day to night. The atmosphere at this amusement park is always bustling, especially during the evening hours when many cultural and entertainment activities take place.
Notably, this place is hosting the International Cultural Week, attracting a large number of people to experience. The free admission to the festival area from 5 pm to 9 pm every day is increasing the number of visitors.
Recorded on January 2nd, right from the morning, Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden campus was crowded with families bringing young children to visit the zoo and stroll in the green space. In the afternoon and evening, many people took the opportunity to participate in festival activities, take photos and have fun at night.
Ms. Nguyen Thi An shared: "My family takes advantage of taking our children out to play in the evening because it is both cool, and there are many attractive activities without having to pay for tickets to the festival area gate.
Talking to Lao Dong Newspaper, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Nhut - Deputy Director of Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, said that the unit is implementing many large-scale activities to welcome the New Year 2026, on the basis of the positive results achieved in 2025.
Prominent is the International Cultural Week welcoming the Year 2026 lasting until January 4, with the expectation of attracting 80,000 - 100,000 visitors. The event aims to create an international cultural exchange space, form new tourism products and contribute to promoting the dynamic and friendly image of Ho Chi Minh City to domestic and international tourists.
Within the framework of the program, visitors will participate in many experiential activities such as workshops, cultural and artistic performances, introducing domestic and international cuisine...
