Is it safe to feed the monkeys at Monkey Island near Nha Trang (rabies risk)?
Based on 1 discussion with 2 participants · Last activity: 23 days ago
TL;DR
Opinions differ: rabies is genuinely common in Vietnam, so some travelers advise not feeding or approaching the monkeys at all, while others say the site is controlled and safe if you're careful.
What the community said
One traveler advises skipping the monkey feeding at Monkey Island (Hòn Lao) entirely — rabies is genuinely common in Vietnam, and the monkeys are often aggressive and territorial. Better to pick a scenic nature tour instead.
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Another commenter disagrees: feeding at the island is organized and supervised, making it a controlled location rather than wild monkeys in nature. Some risk always exists, but it's lower than encountering truly wild animals.
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A third traveler says she researched the risks before visiting Monkey Island and decided in advance not to hand-feed the monkeys at all, minimizing the risk of a bite.
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