Besides raising red-crowned cranes, Saigon Zoo also hatched crowned cranes.

Following the success of raising red-crowned cranes before releasing them into the wild, Saigon Zoo has also successfully hatched crowned cranes after many years.

Staff feed flamingos at Saigon Zoo - Photo: KY PHONG

According to Mr. Mai Khac Trung Truc, Director of the Saigon Zoo Animal Enterprise, from August 2025, Saigon Zoo recorded a case of successful breeding of crowned cranes from four African cranes.

The eggs hatched after 5 weeks, in mid-September 2025. The three baby cranes are now tall and able to feed themselves. Currently, the crowned cranes are being cared for in the isolation area of ​​the zoo.

Crowned cranes are omnivorous birds, reaching a height of about 1 meter and weighing 3.5 kg when fully grown. They typically breed during the rainy season in wetlands, laying about four eggs per clutch.

The crowned cranes at Saigon Zoo are part of a plan to conserve and develop this invasive species. Here, they are fed seeds, vegetables, and insects. The crane enclosure restricts visitors, and the zoo also assigns a veterinarian to provide regular care.

Saigon Zoo is also home to many other rare animals such as flamingos and white pheasants. The flamingo garden is also a favorite attraction for many visitors to Saigon Zoo. Baby flamingos, with their red-orange color, toddle around drinking water and searching for food, attract the attention of many visitors.

Zoo staff also actively monitor, care for, and feed the animals daily, and maintain a clean and beautiful environment for visitors.

Some time ago, Saigon Zoo received a flock of six red-crowned cranes brought from Thailand for care. This was a noteworthy event, as the successful care of this rare animal has given the zoo more experience to care for other species.

The red-crowned cranes were then handed over to Tram Chim National Park to be transported back to Dong Thap province .

In the coming period, this location will continue to receive new groups as part of a cooperation program between the People's Committee of Dong Thap province and the Zoological Park Organization of Thailand, the Vietnam Zoo Association, the International Crane Foundation, and Saigon Zoo Company Limited.

Crowned cranes are one of the rare animal species being bred and cared for - Photo: KY PHONG

"The crown" - a dazzling golden tuft of feathers symbolizing nobility and majesty - is the unique highlight of this special crane species. - Photo: KY PHONG

Crowned cranes are omnivorous birds, reaching a height of about 1 meter and weighing 3.5 kg when fully grown - Photo: KY PHONG

Here, they are fed seeds, vegetables, and insects - Photo: KY PHONG

The three baby cranes, born around mid-September 2025, are now tall, have grown feathers, and are eating on their own - Photo: KY PHONG

Flamingo baby with striking colors at Saigon Zoo - Photo: KY PHONG

Staff actively care for and nurture rare animals at Saigon Zoo - Photo: KY PHONG

The flamingo garden is a favorite attraction for many people visiting Saigon Zoo - Photo: KY PHONG

Tourists can enjoy watching flamingos drink water and forage for food - Photo: KY PHONG

Young people enthusiastically check in at the flamingo garden, preserving memories with these brightly colored pink animals - Photo: KY PHONG

The red-crowned cranes were cared for at Saigon Zoo before being transferred to Tram Chim National Park - Photo: TV

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/cham-duoc-seu-dau-do-thao-cam-vien-sai-gon-con-ap-no-duoc-seu-vuong-mien-20251025142145718.htm