We visited Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reservation and it was a delightful experience. We were in good hands with our guide, Linda, that shared with us so much interesting information that enriched ou…Full review by BrendaLeeBrenda
Nov 28, 2023
“The monkeys here are aggressive,” my girlfriend’s family said, “Put your things up or their going to steal it.” I confidently told them, “If they try to take anything, I’ll fight them and become the…Full review by Kuninohoshi
Nov 12, 2023
Wonderful tour guide Vira. She watched out for us and gave us very good information. And she was so nice.Full review by bernski
Hello can you please tell me if the monkey circus still exists? I would not wish to visit if animals are being used in this way, it is cruel, disrespectful and unnecessary. Thank you
Hi, I'm planning on going solo to VN in September and have gone back and forth on whether to go to Can Gio Monkey Island because of reviews that say the animals are mistreated or perhaps just not treated with respect. Curious if you could give me your opinion on whether you feel going here would be a sad rather than enjoyable feeling. I loved Costa Rica for its diversity and love of animals, and would like to some animal life in VN.
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The monkeys roam free and I saw no positive or negative treatment - careful if you buy an icecream though. The crocodiles were in large pens with lots of mud and …
The monkeys roam free and I saw no positive or negative treatment - careful if you buy an icecream though. The crocodiles were in large pens with lots of mud and mangroves, but the tide was out so the pools were small. They fed them fish so that the crocs lept out of the water to get food for the tourists. I thought the mangrove forest itself was the most interesting, an extensive twisted forest. Lunch at Can Thanh and a walk along the 'beach'
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