{"id":9540,"date":"2020-03-01T04:29:23","date_gmt":"2020-03-01T04:29:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxurytravelvietnam.com\/blog\/?p=9540"},"modified":"2026-03-23T09:44:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T09:44:43","slug":"a-comprehensive-guide-to-hanoi-zoo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-hanoi-zoo.html","title":{"rendered":"A Comprehensive Guide to Hanoi Zoo\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Having more than 600 animals of over 90 different species on display, Hanoi Zoo is the biggest and the oldest zoo in Hanoi Capital. In addition, the zoo covers over 18.7 hectares of sprawling land and lake. There are also several activities in the park for children like bubble house, swan-shaped pedal boating in the lake, speed train for kids and rollerblading.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-hanoi-zoo.html\/#I_Brief_information_about_Hanoi_Zoo\" >I. Brief information about Hanoi Zoo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-hanoi-zoo.html\/#II_History_of_Hanoi_Zoo\" >II. History of Hanoi Zoo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-hanoi-zoo.html\/#III_What_people_love_about_Hanoi_Zoo\" >III. What people love about Hanoi Zoo<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-hanoi-zoo.html\/#1_Range_and_Organisation_of_Animals\" >1. Range and Organisation of Animals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-hanoi-zoo.html\/#2_Be_surrounded_by_lush_greenery\" >2. Be surrounded by lush greenery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-hanoi-zoo.html\/#3_Chance_to_learn_about_animal\" >3. Chance to learn about animal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-hanoi-zoo.html\/#4_Respect_boundaries\" >4. Respect boundaries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-hanoi-zoo.html\/#5_Travel_tips\" >5. Travel tips<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-hanoi-zoo.html\/#CHECK_OUT_THE_FAMOUS_LOCATIONS_IN_HANOI\" >CHECK OUT THE FAMOUS LOCATIONS IN HANOI !<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-hanoi-zoo.html\/#Contact_Us\" >Contact Us<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_Brief_information_about_Hanoi_Zoo\"><\/span>I. Brief information about Hanoi Zoo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Location: 58 Duong Buoi street, Hanoi<br \/>\nOpening hours:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Summer: 7:00 am &#8211; 17:30 pm<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Winter: 7:00 am &#8211; 17:00 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Entrance fee:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Adults: 10,000 VN\u0110<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Children: 5,000 VN\u0110<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9558\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9558\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9558\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/mother-and-baby-giraffe-in-the-zoo-e1582627472979.jpg\" alt=\"A Comprehensive Guide to Hanoi Zoo\" width=\"750\" height=\"421\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9558\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #333333;\">Source: Unsplash &#8211; Theresa Turner<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"II_History_of_Hanoi_Zoo\"><\/span>II. History of Hanoi Zoo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hanoi Zoo was founded in 1976, also known as Bach Thao Gardens or Thu Le Park. The zoo was managed by Hanoi Zoological Gardens Company Limited. In 1993, Hanoi Zoo joined the South East Asian Zoos Association. Since then, Hanoi Zoo partnerships with many other zoos and wildlife conservation organizations in the world such as World Pheasant Association (WPA), Vietnam Zoo Association (VZA),\u00a0 Vietnam Parks and Trees Association, Thang Long Bonsai Association, Hanoi Ornamental Creature Association,&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9874\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9874\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9874 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/an-elephant-in-hanoi-zoo-e1583036001125.jpg\" alt=\"A Comprehensive Guide to Hanoi Zoo\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9874\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Laodong<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"III_What_people_love_about_Hanoi_Zoo\"><\/span>III. What people love about Hanoi Zoo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Range_and_Organisation_of_Animals\"><\/span>1. Range and Organisation of Animals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With over 90 species, Hanoi Zoo breeds many rare animal species listed in Vietnam\u2019s Red Book including Golden Cat, White-cheeked Gibbon, Indochinese Green Peafowl, Asian Elephant, Indochinese Tiger, Clouded Leopard, Silver Pheasant, Asiatic Black Bear, Edward\u2019s Pheasant.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Furthermore, there are large numbers of attractive exotic animals also available like Przewalski\u2019s Horse, Ostrich, Blue Macaw, Yellow Macaw, Lion, Greater Kudu, Ring-tailed Lemur, Hippopotamus,&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9873\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9873\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9873 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/animals-in-hanoi-zoo-vietnam-e1583035939141.jpg\" alt=\"A Comprehensive Guide to Hanoi Zoo\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9873\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Vietnnammoi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hanoi Zoo had succeeded in breeding and conserving wild animals and endangered species in captivity and be highly appreciated by both local and foreign experts. Many animals have accomplishments reproduced at Hanoi Zoo like Greater Adjutant Stork, Indochinese Tiger, Blue Macaw, Yellow Macaw, Lion,\u00a0 White-cheeked Gibbon Pheasants, Sika Deer, Slow Loris, Sambar Deer, Monkeys, Civets,&#8230;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Be_surrounded_by_lush_greenery\"><\/span>2. Be surrounded by lush greenery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Along with a variety of native species, Hanoi Zoo is located in a lush green mass of land in Thu Le Park, with a lot of beautiful trees and flower gardens. This is an urban park for people to enjoy natural sightseeing, entertain and study.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Chance_to_learn_about_animal\"><\/span>3. Chance to learn about animal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hanoi Zoo is continually improving the quality of animal exhibits, the landscape and especially playing grounds for children and some other supporting activities.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9872\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9872\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9872 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/a-lion-in-hanoi-zoo-vietnam-e1583035878501.jpg\" alt=\"A Comprehensive Guide to Hanoi Zoo\" width=\"750\" height=\"475\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9872\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Vietnammoi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This place provides a good deal of conservation education programs such as tour guides, workshops, wildlife lectures for students in order to raise public awareness about wild animal protection at the zoo and in the world.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Respect_boundaries\"><\/span>4. Respect boundaries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Moats, rails and some other barriers are there to protect visitors and the animals from harm. Remember, Hanoi zoo animals are wild animals. Therefore, small children must be supervised at all times by an accompanying adult. Please do not lift children over the rails or let them stick fingers through fences. Moreover, to help to keep our zoo clean, you need to put all of your rubbish in the recycling bins when appropriate.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9875\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9875\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9875 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/children-taking-photos-in-hanoi-zoo-vietnam-e1583036913303.jpg\" alt=\"A Comprehensive Guide to Hanoi Zoo\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9875\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Laodong<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Travel_tips\"><\/span>5. Travel tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hanoi zoo can cost you a day tour so you should bring your own food or cash to buy food in order to buy food or some souvenirs in the zoo.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CHECK_OUT_THE_FAMOUS_LOCATIONS_IN_HANOI\"><\/span>CHECK OUT THE FAMOUS LOCATIONS IN HANOI !<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/french-quarter-nightlife.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EXPLORING HANOI NIGHTLIFE \u2013 7 MUST-VISIT DESTINATIONS AT THE FRENCH QUARTER<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/hanoi-opera-house.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HANOI OPERA HOUSE \u2013 A WITNESS OF TIME<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/tay-ho-weekend-market.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TAY HO WEEKEND MARKET \u2013 A MUST-VISIT FOR EXPATS IN HANOI<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Us\"><\/span>Contact Us<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\">Lux Travel DMC<\/a> specializes in custom-made holidays with several choices of high-end services for leisure travel, business travel and MICE serving a wide range of luxury travelers from 1 to 1000 people. 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