In the midst of a city cloaked in pristine mist, Zoodoo in Da Lat emerges as a vibrant kaleidoscope. Visitors to Zoodoo in Da Lat can partake in a plethora of engaging entertainment activities. Beyond mere interaction with the lovable animal companions, guests can check-in, savor a cup of coffee, or even camp out. Join Mytour in exploring the enchanting world of Zoodoo in Da Lat through this article!
Introducing The Zoodoo in Da Lat
Diverging from the traditional zoo model, The Zoodoo in Da Lat is built to the standards of an Australian-style animal sanctuary. Beyond its primary role as a zoo, Zoodoo in Da Lat resembles a compact entertainment complex with various attractions such as camping grounds, coffee shops, and other recreational services.
Zoodoo Dalat sprawls over an area of more than 16 hectares, approximately 30 kilometers away from the city center. Despite its distance from Dalat city, Zoodoo Dalat continues to attract a significant number of tourists. When visiting Dalat Zoo, you can indulge in the passion of 'living in the moment,' feeding the animals, having fun, and taking countless selfies.
Zoodoo Zoo has become a novel attraction for young adults and families with young children (Image Source: Collection)
Zoodoo Zoo Dalat is situated in Da Nhim commune, Lac Duong district, Dalat city, Lam Dong province. Visitors should make the most of their time as the zoo is open from 9 am to 4 pm. Nevertheless, Zoodoo will welcome visitors every day, including holidays and Tet (Lunar New Year).
What does Zoodoo Dalat offer?
There are countless reasons why Zoodoo boasts such a massive fan following. However, here are the top 3 most exciting highlights that entice many travelers to visit Zoodoo at least once in their lifetime.
Zoo
Upon stepping into the Zoodoo Dalat tourist area, visitors will immediately feel the refreshing, cool, and pleasant atmosphere. Moreover, Zoodoo Dalat is home to numerous rare and exotic animals that can only be found in distant Australia: such as Pony, kangaroos, American camels, tortoises, etc. Most of these 'animal friends' have been professionally trained, so they are very friendly and gentle. Just get a little acquainted, and they will cling to visitors affectionately.
The 'animal friends' at Zoodoo are incredibly friendly and adorable, allowing visitors to freely play, caress, and pamper them (Image Source: Collection)
Ultra-Chill Camping Area
At Zoodoo, visitors can also experience overnight camping for avid adventurers. What could be more romantic than chatting, enjoying barbecue with loved ones, under the chilly weather. Then, as the sun rises, visitors can admire the misty haze drifting through the distant mountains. All of these will become unforgettable memories for every visitor here.
Try once to experience overnight camping at Zoodoo for plentiful beautiful memories alongside your loved ones (Image Source: Collection)
Zoodoo Café
Not only in the new camping area can visitors admire the beautiful mountain scenery. Visitors can also enjoy the fresh air of the sunrise morning at the coffee shop. The Zoodoo Café space is decorated with vibrant colors and various styles. Therefore, every corner of the cafe is captivating, especially for the Gen Z youth. The café also features an open space design, allowing visitors to enjoy coffee while admiring the majestic mountains.
Enjoying a cup of hot coffee and experiencing the peaceful atmosphere at Zoodoo Cafe will help you dispel all worries in the urban area (Image Source: Collection)
In addition to traditional coffee, the menu of the cafe is quite diverse with various beverages and some light snacks. If you feel tired after visiting the zoo, this is the ideal stopover point.
Directions to Zoodoo Dalat
As Zoodoo Zoo is located 30km away from the city center, it takes approximately 50 minutes by car. You can reach Zoodoo Zoo by using Google Maps or following the directions below:
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Starting from Dalat Market heading towards Tran Quoc Toan. Drive along the shore of Xuan Huong Lake.
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When you reach the end of the lake, you will see a roundabout ahead. At this point, turn right onto Tran Quoc Toan Street.
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After crossing the bridge, you will encounter another roundabout. Now, take the second exit onto Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street.
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Continue along Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, then turn left onto Phan Chu Trinh Street.
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At the end of Phan Chu Trinh Street, turn right onto Ho Xuan Huong Street.
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At the end of Ho Xuan Huong Street, you will see Ngo Gia Tu Street (National Highway 27C), continue straight along this road.
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Keep going straight for another 20km, and you will reach Zoodoo Zoo.
Although this road section is quite far from the city center, it offers a smooth and convenient ride for all types of vehicles.
Additionally, Zoodoo Zoo also provides bus routes from the city to the zoo, making it an ideal choice for families with young children.
The bus fare to Zoodoo Zoo will be as follows:
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For one-way ticket: 40,000 VND/adult and 20,000 VND/child.
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For round-trip ticket: 80,000 VND/adult and 40,000 VND/child.
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Departure times: 7:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 daily.
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Pick-up locations: Various areas within the city center of Dalat.
Zoodoo Dalat Zoo Ticket Prices
Currently, the ticket prices for visiting Zoodoo Dalat Zoo tour will range as follows:
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Adult ticket price: 100,000 VND/person.
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Child ticket price: 50,000 VND/person.
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Children under 90cm will be admitted free of charge.
Instead of buying tickets directly at the counter, visitors can book tickets online through the Zoodoo website (Image Source: Collection)
During peak hours, the zoo can be quite crowded. To help visitors avoid long waits, the management has proposed a pre-booking solution. Visitors can pre-book tickets for the time slots 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 on the online system.
Zoodoo Dalat Travel Tips
Here are some important tips for first-time visitors:
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Due to the high number of visitors to Zoodoo Dalat, it's advisable to book tickets online to avoid situations where you arrive but cannot get tickets or enter.
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Zoodoo Park has a spacious area. Therefore, visitors with children must be careful to avoid getting lost.
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When visiting Zoodoo Zoo, visitors must not harm the health or well-being of the animals.
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Visitors must absolutely not bring outside food for the animals as it will directly impact their health.
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You should have a hearty breakfast before setting out to explore. This will ensure your health as the journey is quite long. Additionally, you can also choose to have breakfast at various eateries at Zoodoo Dalat.
During the visit, visitors must absolutely not feed the animals with food brought from outside. This will directly affect their health (Image Source: Collection)
Above is all the detailed information about the famous Zoodoo Dalat Zoo. Hopefully, with the sharing from Mytour, visitors will have more enjoyable experiences. Don't forget to save the itinerary and explore more exciting destinations at Zoodoo Zoo! Contact the hotline Mytour for Dalat travel tours with many attractive offers. Our consulting team will answer all your questions.