Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon, is not only an exciting destination for adults but also children as well. Besides famous attractions, there are many places and activities suitable for children of all ages. This article will provide you with some of the most wonderful experiences with children in Saigon you should not miss.

Below are five activities on the list you should refer to.

• Visiting Saigon Zoo & Botanical Gardens (Thao Cam Vien Saigon) 
• Exploring Artinus 3D Art Museum Saigon
• Playing in Dam Sen Park Saigon
• Immersing in Suoi Tien Ecotourism Area
• Discovering Tho Trang Amusement & Theme Park

Visiting Saigon Zoo & Botanical Gardens (Thao Cam Vien Saigon)

Visiting Saigon Zoo & Botanical Gardens is one of the exciting experiences with children in Saigon that you should not miss. Below is some general information about the zoo.

• Address: 02 Nguyen Binh Khiem, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
• Opening hours: 7.00 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.
• Entrance fee: VND 30,000 for guests under 1 meter 30 centimeters tall and VND 50,000 for guests from 1 meter 30 centimeters

Saigon Zoo & Botanical Garden

After more than 150 years, the zoo has taken care of and preserved more than 1000 animals and more than 2000 types of flowers and trees on the campus. It is the place of educating people on protecting the natural environment, researching flora and fauna, and creating a highly educational playground for everyone. Coming to Saigon Zoo & Botanical Garden, you and your children will have the chance to join these activities below.

Learning about animal’s life

Saigon Zoo & Botanical Garden has a diversity of ecosystems with many rare animals from different countries in the world. You will have the chance to see and learn about many animals such as Bengal white tiger, white rhinoceros, antelope, giraffe, wild horse, hippo, dwarf hippo, red stork, lemur, etc. Besides these rare animals, you and your children can see other animals and feed them. 

Joining some exciting games in the children’s playground

The zoo provides games suitable for all ages, from children’s games to thrilling game zones for older children. 

Dropping in flora and fauna museum

Flora and fauna museum is the place to exhibit more than 500 samples of diverse animal species in many different forms. 

Let’s visit Saigon Zoo & Botanical Gardens and have wonderful experiences with children in Saigon!

Exploring Artinus 3D Art Museum Saigon

• Artinus 3D Art Museum’s address: Him Lam New Urban Area, Tan Hung Thuan Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City
• Opening hours: 9.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. (Monday - Friday) & 9.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m. (Saturday, Sunday & Holidays)
• Entrance fee: Adult from 18 years old: VND 200,000 (Monday - Friday) & VND 250,000 (Saturday, Sunday & Holidays) & Under 18 years old & the old from 60 years old: VND 150,000 (Monday - Friday) & VND 200,000 (Saturday, Sunday & Holidays)

Artinus 3D Art Museum is one of the ideal attractions to have unforgettable experiences with children in Saigon. Coming to the museum, you will have a chance to immerse yourself in hundreds of 3D paintings and interiors with different feelings.

Artinus 3D Art Museum Saigon

Below are nine topics of arts inside the museum.

• Aqua Zone
• Animal Zone
• Egypt Adventure Zone
• Fantasy Zone
• Giant Zone
• Love Zone
• MasterPiece Zone
• Strange House Zone
• Vietnam Zone

Each of the zones has different exciting painting arts. Under light reflection, 3D paintings create motion effects, bringing a feeling of authenticity and aliveness to the viewer. You will feel like you are losing in a world of illusion with marine creatures, wild animals, fairy worlds, etc. Especially when you come to the Vietnam Zone in the center of the museum, you will see feature images of Vietnam, such as the terrace fields in the Northwest mountains, beautiful Ha Long Bay, ancient Hue city, Mekong River, etc.  

Let’s explore the 3D art world and have fun with your children in Artinus 3D Art Museum!

Playing in Dam Sen Park Saigon

• Address: 03 Hoa Binh, Ward 3, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City
• Opening hours: 9.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. (Monday, Wednesday - Saturday) & 8.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. (Sunday)
• Entrance fee: from VND 60,000 (under 1,4 meters) & from VND 100,000 (from 1,4 meters)

Dam Sen Water Park Saigon is one of the attractions you should visit for fantastic experiences with children in Saigon. There are two areas inside the park, which are Dam Sen Water Park and Dam Sen Cultural Park. Each of the areas has different attractive games and characteristics, suitable for all ages. If you travel with your family, you should not miss exploring both of them. 

Dam Sen Park Saigon

Dam Sen Water Park

Dam Sen Water Park is a large water park with a modern wave forming technology and more than 30 water games in different difficulty levels. You can join water games with your children in the children’s pool, wave forming pool, fountain square, solar water massage pool, wild river, etc.

Dam Sen Cultural Park

This park also has more than 30 attractive games suitable for all ages. You and your family will absolutely have fun in the kid playground.

Besides exciting games in two areas, you will also have the chance to admire different zoo animals and many other beautiful sceneries inside the park. Let’s come to the park and have fun with your children!

Immersing in Suoi Tien Ecotourism Area

• Address: 120 Ha Noi highway, Tan Phu Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City
• Opening hours: 8.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. (Monday - Friday) & 8.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. (Saturday & Sunday)
• Entrance fee: VND 60,000 (under 1,4 meters) & VND 100,000 (from 1,4 meters)

Suoi Tien Ecotourism Area

Suoi Tien Ecotourism Area is among the most popular attractions for both local people and tourists in Ho Chi Minh City. Coming to this ecotourism area, you and your family can join these activities below.

Swimming in Tien Dong Ngoc Nu beach

Thien Dong Ngoc Nu is the first artificial beach in Vietnam. You will have the chance to immerse yourself in the cool water and join some exciting water games such as speed slide, water balancing, etc.

Exploring the ocean world in Suoi Tien Aquarium

Walking inside the aquarium, you will have an opportunity to admire and learn about more than 100 marine creatures from many countries, such as sharks, sea turtles, sea elephants, etc. 

Admiring wild animals in Suoi Tien Zoo

Coming to Suoi Tien Zoo, you can see different wild animals, watch their performance, and feed them. 

Relaxing with entertaining games in Suoi Tien Ecotourism Area

Suoi Tien Ecotourism Area has more than 90 entertaining games in different areas, from children’s games to more thrilling games. By joining the game, you can relax and have fun with your children. 

Besides, your children will absolutely feel excited about the dolphin’s performances in Dai Cung Tien Ngu and other activities in the area as well. Let’s immerse yourself in the park and enjoy memorable experiences with children in Saigon!

Visiting Tho Trang Amusement & Theme Park

Tho Trang Amusement & Theme Park

• Address: 875 Cach Mang Thang 8, Ward 15, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City
• Opening hours: 3.00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m. (Monday - Friday) & 8.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m. (Saturday & Sunday)
• Price: from VND 150,000

Tho Trang Amusement & Theme Park is also one of the ideal places to have fantastic experiences with children in Saigon. There are three areas inside the park that you can explore. 

Thrilling games area

Coming to this area, you will find many exciting games on different levels of difficulties. You can stay in the swing with the fun music or try adventurous games such as Pirates of the Caribbean, roller coasters, flying saucers, etc.  

Free area

There is a set of diverse and colorful games suitable for children in this area, such as twisting mountain climbing, seesaw, rocking animals, slides, sand games, etc.

Indoor play area

The indoor play area is a complex area with many games that help children practice their skills and ingenuity, such as figurative games, sand paintings, etc. Besides, there are also entertaining games bringing fun like the fishing lake, bumper car. 

Besides enjoyable, new, and thrilling games, Tho Trang park also has many other entertaining activities, such as circus, magic, music performing, fashion, food service, etc. 

 In conclusion, the article has just provided you with some best experiences with children in Saigon. Hope that with these pieces of information, you will have an unforgettable trip to Ho Chi Minh City with your family!