Honolulu Zoo at a Glance
The Honolulu Zoo, located right across from popular
Waikiki Beach on the island of Oahu, is home to hundreds of animals from
around the world. Not only is it the largest zoo within
a 2,300-mile radius, but it’s also the only zoo in the
U.S. that had its origins in a grant given by a king.
Back in 1876, King Kalakaua made 300 acres of land
available for lease. The Honolulu Zoo started out as a
grand public park carved out of marshes and lagoons in
this area, which was later named Queen Kapiolani Park.
King Kalakaua did not only succeed in beautifying this
park, but also used it to keep his personal collection
of exotic birds and horses. The first animals, including
a monkey, a honey bear and a few lion cubs, arrived in
the early 1900s.
Today, more than 750,000 people visit the 42-acre
Honolulu Zoo each year to see the more than 1,230
animals that live here. Animal habitats in the zoo
include an African Savannah, a Tropical Forest and
Pacific Islands birds and reptiles.
A popular activity is the Twilight Tour, where
parents and kids get to observe these exotic animals at
night and find out what they do after dark. This tour
takes place Fridays and Saturdays from 5:30 pm to 7:30
pm.
Another great activity is the “Snooze in the Zoo”
adventure. Imagine the entire family on a camping trip
in a jungle full of wild animals. The night begins with
a buffet dinner and continues with a guided walking tour
of the zoo after dark. Later you’ll have s’mores around
a campfire. You may pitch your tent on one of the zoo’s
lawns or just bring a sleeping bag to snooze under the
stars. Camp-outs begin at 5:30 pm and end the following
morning at 9 am. Reservations are limited. Check the
Honolulu Zoo website for the exact dates,
honoluluzoo.org.
Honolulu Zoo in Bullet Points
- Hawaii's largest zoo is located right in Waikiki
- The Honolulu Zoo has many educational programs for
adults and children
- It is 42 acres big and home to many animals, including
birds, giraffes, elephants, tigers, reptiles, fish,
monkeys a honey bear and many more
- The zoo parking lot entrance is on Kapahulu Ave
and charges 25 cents per hour. The Waikiki Shell
parking lot across the street on Monsarrat Ave has
free parking.
- Accessible to all people (wheelchairs and
strollers available)
- Concession stands throughout the zoo
Honolulu Zoo Hours
9 am to 4:30 pm daily (closed on Christmas Day, Dec.
25)
Honolulu Zoo Admission
General Admission (13 years and older): $8
Kamaaina (13 years and older with local I.D.): $4
Children (6-12 years with adult 18 years and older): $1
Children (5 years and under with adult) free.
Local I.D. required for kamaaina price.
Driving Directions to the Honolulu Zoo / Location
The Honolulu Zoo is located in Waikiki between Kapahulu
Avenue and Monsarrat Avenue. It is in walking distance of
all Waikiki hotels.
Address: 151 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815
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