About Bang Lang Stork Garden
Bang Lang Stork Garden is a protected bird sanctuary in Thuan An Commune, Thot Not District, Can Tho City, Vietnam. Established in 1983, it covers about 1.5 hectares and hosts tens of thousands of storks, herons and egrets, making it one of the largest stork colonies in the Mekong Delta. The garden is notable for its bamboo groves, observation tower and seasonal influx of breeding birds from August to February.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a natural wetland garden dominated by bamboo and cajuput trees with an elevated observation tower for viewing large flocks of storks, egrets and herons. The setting is rural and tranquil along the Mekong Delta. Visitors can walk along paths, climb the tower to watch birds arriving and departing, take small boat rides through surrounding waterways, and observe nesting and feeding activity, especially at dawn and dusk.
Key highlights
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One of the largest stork colonies in the Mekong Delta with tens of thousands of birds
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Observation tower offering panoramic views of birds returning at sunset
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Bamboo and cajuput grove habitat supporting multiple heron and egret species
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Seasonal breeding spectacle from August to February with peak numbers
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Small boat rides through adjacent canals for close-up birdwatching
History of Bang Lang Stork Garden
Established in 1983 when local farmer Nguyen Ngoc Thuyen began protecting storks that nested in his bamboo garden. The colony grew from a few dozen birds to tens of thousands, expanding to about 1.5 hectares and developing into a managed conservation and eco-tourism site recognized as one of the largest stork gardens in the Mekong Delta.
Culture & Context
Represents Mekong Delta wetland conservation and community-based ecotourism, valued for biodiversity education and as an example of coexistence between agriculture and wildlife protection. It is a notable eco-tourism destination for Can Tho City.
Route
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