Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc 2026: prices, zones, tips

Below: what makes this a half-wild zoo rather than a caged one, the 2026 ticket prices with dollar estimates, a walk through all six zones, the full show schedule, how to reach it by free bus, scooter or Grab, a half-day route, whether it works with kids, where it lands on the animal-welfare question, and how it stacks up against neighbouring VinWonders.

What is Vinpearl Safari, and why go

Vinpearl Safari Phú Quốcis Vietnam's largest safari park and the country's first semi-wild zoo. It opened in 2015 on the northern tip of the island, inside the Phu Quoc United Center resort complex. Today it holds more than 4,000 animals across roughly 200 species — enough to earn a 2024 world record for the largest number of individual animals at an island safari. It also carries SEAZA accreditation (the Southeast Asian Zoos Association), a first for a Vietnamese zoo.

The park is a member of WAZA, the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and it breeds white rhinos, Bengal tigers and yellow-cheeked gibbons — more than 40 of its species sit on the IUCN Red List.

The layout gives you two modes on one ticket. You drive through the Safari Park zone in a bus with panoramic windows while the animals roam loose outside — hence the slogan, cages for people, freedom for the beasts. Then you walk the Open Zoo on shaded paths past spacious enclosures. Together it feels like a pocket-sized Africa dropped into the tropics, minus the dust and the all-day jeep ride.

The park sits inside Phu Quoc United Center, Vinpearl's single resort complex on the north of the island. Within walking distance are VinWonders (a theme park), Grand World (a shopping-and-entertainment complex) and several Vinpearl hotels. Stay in one of them and the shuttles to the safari are free.

Tickets and prices in 2026

A standard adult ticket is 850,000 VND (~$33); the gate price rose in 2026 from 650,000. Kids under 100 cm enter free, while a child 100–140 cm and seniors 60+ pay 650,000 VND (~$25). Here is the full breakdown by ticket type.

Rate used: ~26,000 VND = $1. Current as of July 2026. Confirm on the official site.

Where to buy: at vinwonders.com, via Klook or GetYourGuide, or at the gate. Online skips the queue and is often 5–10% cheaper; the ticket arrives by email and you show a QR code at the entrance. The combo at 1,500,000 VND beats buying both separately (850,000 + 950,000 = 1,800,000), so you save about 300,000 VND (~$12) plus a meal voucher worth up to 250,000 VND per person.

Park zones and animals

The park splits into six themed zones, each its own little world of fauna. Walking them all plus the bus safari takes 3–5 hours.

Safari Park is the headline act. You board a bus and it drives you through open terrain where the animals wander loose. A rhino stands three metres from the window; zebras cross the road. The driver stops so you can shoot as much as you like. The ride lasts about 30 minutes, with buses every 15–20.

Open Zoo covers the bulk of the grounds. It is all on foot, with paved paths under shade cloth. White lions are the stars here — you meet them in the first third of the route.

Primate Area houses 20 rare primate species. Yellow-cheeked gibbons swing overhead, blue-faced mandrills pose behind glass, and chimpanzees build nests in full view. The gibbons are part of a breeding program — this is one of the few parks in the world where the species reproduces successfully.

Bird Area is open aviaries with 2,000+ birds in flight: scarlet ibises, crowned cranes, macaws. It is especially good in the morning when the birds feed. Photographers lose track of time here.

Kid Zoo is a paradise for small children. Lemurs take food straight from your hand, goats nudge your legs. Calm, safe and clean.

Shows and activities

The park runs daily shows and interactive programs. Here is the full schedule — save it to your phone so you don't miss anything.

Zulu dance is a high-energy show by African performers right at the entrance. Three sessions a day, the first as early as 09:20 — a good warm-up before the walk.

Multi Animal Show has parrots counting, monkeys doing tricks and birds of prey swooping overhead. It runs 30 minutes. Come 10 minutes early — the front rows fill fast.

Night safari

A separate ticket, 700,000 VND (~$27) for an adult, 530,000 for a child. You ride the safari grounds on an open electric tram with no windows. Predators are livelier after dark — tigers hunt, hyenas prowl along the route. A guide with a torch narrates in English and Vietnamese.

It runs four days a week: Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Start at 19:40, wrapping up by 21:30.

Upsides: an unusual experience, cooler than daytime, fewer people. Downsides: hard to photograph (it's dark), not for small children (it can be scary), and you have to sort out your own ride back.

Restaurants and lunch with the giraffes

Three food stops inside the park mean you won't go hungry, but prices run higher than in town. That is standard for a closed venue.

The Giraffe Restaurant's trick is that you eat while the giraffes stretch their necks toward your terrace. Feeding them carrots costs 30,000 VND (~$1.20) a portion. Photos and selfies with the giraffes are free.

Lunch runs about 150,000–250,000 VND (~$6–10) per person. Water inside the park costs two to three times shop prices — bring a bottle; they don't confiscate it at the gate.

How to get to the safari

The park is on the north of Phu Quoc, in the Gành Dầu area next to Bai Dai beach. From the centre of Duong Dong it is 25–30 km.

VinBusis the best option if you're staying in or near Grand World. Up to 13 runs a day: first at 08:35, last at 16:35.

By scooter is the cheapest way. The road is good asphalt and parking at the entrance is free.

By Grab you book through the app and pay by card. Getting back is via Grab too, but cars near the safari can be scarce — order 15–20 minutes before you leave.

Visiting tips

The best time is morning. Arrive at 09:00, right on opening. Animals are more active, there's no queue for the bus, and the sun isn't yet baking.

Half-day route (4–5 hours)

What to bring

• Water (1–2 bottles per person) — inside it's 2–3x pricier
• Hat and sunscreen — shade is patchy
• Comfortable shoes — there's a lot of walking
• Cash for feeding the giraffes (30,000 VND)
• A power bank — you'll take a lot of photos

What to avoid

• Don't arrive after 14:00 — the Safari Park zone stops admitting visitors and you'll miss the main event
• Midday (12:00–14:00) — peak heat, and animals hide in the shade
• Tuesday and Wednesday — no Multi Animal Show
• Your first day off the plane — jet lag plus heat can spoil the experience

Safari with kids

Vinpearl Safari is one of the best places on Phu Quoc for children of any age. The park is built for families: flat paths, sun shades, drinking fountains.

Kid Zoo is the zone where children feed and pet the animals. Goats, rabbits, lemurs — all tame and safe. Staff keep an eye out so no one gets hurt (kids or animals).

Junior Zookeeperis a program that turns a child into a keeper's helper for an hour and a half. They feed animals, clean enclosures and learn how caring for wild species works. Two sessions: morning (10:30–12:00) and afternoon (14:30–16:00). Sign up on the spot.

Electric buggy — a golf-cart hire for 6–8 people with a driver. Handy if a child is tired or in a stroller. Reviews call it one of the best ways to see the park with small kids.

Kids under 100 cm are free. Note: they measure height at the gate, not age.

Travelling with children? We have a dedicated Phu Quoc with kids guide — where to stay, what to do and how to pace a day without meltdowns. And near the northern beaches there are calm coves for swimming with little ones.

Safari or VinWonders — which to pick?

Both parks belong to Vinpearl and sit side by side — a free VinBus shuttles between them. But they are two completely different experiences.

With a full day, take the combo and start with the safari in the morning (animals are livelier), then cross to VinWonders after lunch for rides and the water park. There is more on both in our Phu Quoc attractions guide.

One day is enough for both parks, but it's intense. With small children, split it across two days.

Another option is to pair the safari with a tour of northern Phu Quoc — Ham Ninh fishing village, Bai Dai beach and Ganh Dau lighthouse are nearby. All the Phu Quoc tours are covered in a separate guide.

Pros and cons of Vinpearl Safari

Pros

• Scale — 380 hectares, one of the largest in Southeast Asia
• Animals look well cared for and healthy (backed by both reviews and SEAZA accreditation)
• Feeding the giraffes — an experience that sticks with you
• Kid Zoo and Junior Zookeeper — excellent programs for children
• Free VinBus from Grand World

Cons

• Far from the centre — 30–40 minutes from Duong Dong, and harder to leave (few Grabs)
• Hot. Genuinely hot. Shade isn't everywhere, especially in the Open Zoo
• Food and water inside are pricey — bring your own
• Queues for the Safari Park bus in high season (December–February) — 20–30 minutes
• No Multi Animal Show on Tuesday and Wednesday
• The adult ticket climbed to 850,000 VND from 650,000

What about animal welfare?

Honest answer: any zoo means animals in captivity, and the safari format doesn't change that. The circus-style shows with monkeys and parrots draw fair criticism — training animals for entertainment isn't to everyone's taste, and plenty of visitors just skip them. On the other side, the park holds SEAZA accreditation and WAZA membership, the Open Zoo enclosures are genuinely roomy, and the breeding programs for rare species (white rhinos, gibbons, tigers) are real rather than window dressing. It isn't a wildlife reserve, but it isn't old-school cramped cages either. Whether that sits right with you is a personal call — we're just laying it out straight.

FAQ

How much does Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc cost in 2026?

A standard adult ticket is 850,000 VND (~$33). Children 100–140 cm — 650,000 VND (~$25), under 100 cm free. The VinWonders combo is 1,500,000 VND (~$58), which saves about 300,000 VND over separate tickets. The night safari is a separate 700,000 VND (~$27). Buy online at vinwonders.com — cheaper than the gate.

How do you get to the safari on Phu Quoc?

Three ways: the free VinBus from Grand World (up to 13 runs a day, first at 08:35), a Grab or taxi from Duong Dong for 200,000–350,000 VND (~$8–14, 30–40 min), or a scooter with free parking. From the airport it's a 45–60 minute taxi.

How much time do you need for the safari?

Minimum three hours (zoo plus the bus safari). Four to five hours is comfortable, with a show and lunch by the giraffes. A full day if you take the VinWonders combo or add the night safari.

What animals live at the safari?

More than 4,000 animals across roughly 200 species — a world record for the largest number of individual animals at an island safari. Highlights: Bengal tigers, white rhinos, white lions, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, chimpanzees, mandrills, yellow-cheeked gibbons, giant Aldabra tortoises, macaws and 2,000+ more birds. More than 40 species are on the IUCN Red List.

Is there a night safari on Phu Quoc?

Yes. It runs Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 19:40 to 21:30. The adult ticket is 700,000 VND (~$27). You ride an open electric tram with a guide through the grounds where predators are active after dark. The schedule can change — check the site.

Is the safari good with a child?

Definitely. The Kid Zoo is a petting zoo with tame lemurs and rabbits. Junior Zookeeper is a program where a child helps care for the animals. Families with small kids can hire an electric buggy with a driver. Children under 100 cm enter free.

Can you buy safari tickets online?

Yes. On the official site vinwonders.com, or via Klook or GetYourGuide. Online is often 5–10% cheaper and skips the gate queue. The ticket arrives by email — you show the QR code at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit the safari?

Early, right at the 09:00 opening. Animals are more active, there are no queues and the sun is gentler. Avoid arriving after 14:00 — entry to the Safari Park zone closes. The best months are November to March, Phu Quoc's dry season.

Data current as of July 2026. Prices, show times and VinBus schedules can change — check the official Vinpearl Safari site before your trip.